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<1234>| Characters | Pronunciation Romanization |
Simple Dictionary Definition |
明けそめる see styles |
akesomeru あけそめる |
(Ichidan verb) to begin to grow light; to dawn |
明け初める see styles |
akesomeru あけそめる |
(Ichidan verb) to begin to grow light; to dawn |
明け染める see styles |
akesomeru あけそめる |
(Ichidan verb) to begin to grow light; to dawn |
暮れかかる see styles |
kurekakaru くれかかる |
(v5r,vi) to begin to get dark; to begin to set (the sun) |
暮れかける see styles |
kurekakeru くれかける |
(v1,vi) to begin to get dark; to begin to set (the sun) |
暮れ掛かる see styles |
kurekakaru くれかかる |
(v5r,vi) to begin to get dark; to begin to set (the sun) |
暮れ掛ける see styles |
kurekakeru くれかける |
(v1,vi) to begin to get dark; to begin to set (the sun) |
書き始める see styles |
kakihajimeru かきはじめる |
(Ichidan verb) (1) to begin to write; to begin writing; (2) to begin to draw; to begin drawing; to begin painting |
書き捨てる see styles |
kakisuteru かきすてる |
(transitive verb) to write and throw away; to write carelessly; to begin writing then stop part-way through |
書き起こす see styles |
kakiokosu かきおこす |
(Godan verb with "su" ending) to begin (start) writing |
歩き始める see styles |
arukihajimeru あるきはじめる |
(Ichidan verb) to begin to walk; to set out |
泣き始める see styles |
nakihajimeru なきはじめる |
(Ichidan verb) to begin to cry |
知り初める see styles |
shirisomeru しりそめる |
(transitive verb) to begin to know; to know for the first time |
知り始める see styles |
shirihajimeru しりはじめる |
(Ichidan verb) to begin to know |
章を改める see styles |
shouoaratameru / shooaratameru しょうをあらためる |
(exp,v1) to begin a new chapter |
行動に移る see styles |
koudouniutsuru / kodoniutsuru こうどうにうつる |
(exp,v5r) to take action; to start; to get started; to begin to do |
裁ちかける see styles |
tachikakeru たちかける |
(Ichidan verb) to begin to cut |
裁ち掛ける see styles |
tachikakeru たちかける |
(Ichidan verb) to begin to cut |
話しかける see styles |
hanashikakeru はなしかける |
(transitive verb) (1) to address (someone); to accost a person; to talk (to someone); (2) to begin to talk; to start a conversation |
話し始める see styles |
hanashihajimeru はなしはじめる |
(Ichidan verb) to begin to speak |
話し掛ける see styles |
hanashikakeru はなしかける |
(transitive verb) (1) to address (someone); to accost a person; to talk (to someone); (2) to begin to talk; to start a conversation |
説き起こす see styles |
tokiokosu ときおこす |
(Godan verb with "su" ending) to begin one's argument or story or lecture |
読みかける see styles |
yomikakeru よみかける |
(transitive verb) to begin to read; to leaf through a book |
読み掛ける see styles |
yomikakeru よみかける |
(transitive verb) to begin to read; to leaf through a book |
通い始める see styles |
kayoihajimeru かよいはじめる |
(Ichidan verb) to begin to attend (e.g. school) |
降り始める see styles |
furihajimeru ふりはじめる |
(v1,vi) to begin to fall (rain, etc.) |
集め始める see styles |
atsumehajimeru あつめはじめる |
(Ichidan verb) to begin to catch (attention, etc.); to begin to collect |
飲み始める see styles |
nomihajimeru のみはじめる |
(Ichidan verb) to begin to drink |
アイキャッチ see styles |
aikyacchi アイキャッチ |
short clip used to begin and end commercial breaks on Japanese TV (wasei: eyecatch) |
じわじわ来る see styles |
jiwajiwakuru じわじわくる |
(exp,vk) (colloquialism) (kana only) (See じわじわ・1) to begin to like something (one did not initially like); to gradually become enamoured with something; to have something grow on you |
暮らし始める see styles |
kurashihajimeru くらしはじめる |
(Ichidan verb) to begin some form of lifestyle |
知りはじめる see styles |
shirihajimeru しりはじめる |
(Ichidan verb) to begin to know |
降りはじめる see styles |
furihajimeru ふりはじめる |
(v1,vi) to begin to fall (rain, etc.) |
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jiwaru; jiwaru じわる; ジワる |
(v5r,vi) (net-sl) (abbreviation) (See じわじわ・1,じわじわ来る) to begin to like something (one did not initially like); to gradually become enamoured with something; to have something grow on you |
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shidasu しだす |
(transitive verb) (1) (kana only) to begin to do; (transitive verb) (2) (kana only) to cater; to deliver food |
メナヘムベギン see styles |
menahemubegin メナヘムベギン |
(person) Menachem Begin |
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irozuku いろづく |
(v5k,vi) (1) to change color (esp. of leaves, fruit, flowers) (colour); (v5k,vi) (2) to turn crimson (e.g. leaves in autumn); to begin to redden; (v5k,vi) (3) to ripen; to grow ripe |
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naru なる |
(v5r,vi) (1) (kana only) to become; to get; to grow; to turn; to reach; to attain; (v5r,vi) (2) (kana only) to result in; to turn out; to end up; to prove (to be); (v5r,vi) (3) (kana only) (as ...からなる or ...よりなる) to consist of; to be composed of; to be made up of; (v5r,vi) (4) (kana only) to be completed; to be realized; to succeed; to be attained; to be accomplished; (v5r,vi) (5) (kana only) to change (into); to turn (into); to transform; (v5r,vi) (6) (kana only) to come (to do); to begin (to do); to grow (to do); (v5r,vi) (7) (kana only) to come to; to amount to; to add up to; to make; (v5r,vi) (8) (kana only) to play (the part of); to act as; (v5r,vi) (9) (kana only) to be used for; to be useful for; to serve as; (v5r,vi) (10) {shogi} to be promoted; (aux-v,v5r) (11) (honorific or respectful language) (kana only) (as お + masu stem + になる, or ご + noun + になる) to do ... |
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daiichi / daichi だいいち |
(adj-no,n) (1) first; foremost; number one; (adj-no,n) (2) most important; (adj-no,n) (3) best; greatest; most; (adverb) (4) above all; besides; in any case; to begin with |
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kaidasu かいだす |
(Godan verb with "su" ending) (1) to begin purchasing; (Godan verb with "su" ending) (2) to purchase |
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yaridasu やりだす |
(transitive verb) (kana only) to begin |
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mawaridasu まわりだす |
(Godan verb with "su" ending) to begin to turn |
新しいページを開く see styles |
atarashiipeejiohiraku / atarashipeejiohiraku あたらしいページをひらく |
(exp,v5k) (idiom) to begin a new chapter (in) |
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abaredasu あばれだす |
(Godan verb with "su" ending) to grow restive; to begin to act violently |
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kakiokosu かきおこす |
(Godan verb with "su" ending) to begin (book, letter, etc.) with |
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utaidasu うたいだす |
(v5s,vi) to break into song; to burst into song; to begin singing |
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arukidasu あるきだす |
(v5s,vi) (1) to start walking; to begin to walk; (v5s,vi) (2) to begin (something new) |
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kogidasu こぎだす |
(transitive verb) (1) to start rowing; to begin to row; (transitive verb) (2) to row out (e.g. to sea); to pull out; to set off; (transitive verb) (3) to start pedaling; to begin to pedal |
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kangaedasu かんがえだす |
(transitive verb) to think out; to devise; to invent; to begin to think; to come up with a plan |
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kikidasu ききだす |
(transitive verb) (1) to get information out of a person; (transitive verb) (2) to begin listening |
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mebaeru めばえる |
(v1,vi) (1) to bud; to sprout; (v1,vi) (2) to arise; to begin to grow |
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mushigatsuku むしがつく |
(exp,v5k) to become verminous; to be infested with insects; to begin to keep bad company; to have an (unfavorable, unfavourable) lover |
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hanashidasu はなしだす |
(Godan verb with "su" ending) to begin talking; to open up |
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okosu おこす |
(transitive verb) (1) to raise; to raise up; to set up; to pick up; (transitive verb) (2) to wake; to wake up; to waken; to awaken; (transitive verb) (3) (See 熾す・おこす) to cause; to bring about; to lead to; to trigger; to give rise to; to create; to generate (e.g. heat, electricity); to produce; (transitive verb) (4) (See 興す・おこす・2) to start; to begin; to launch; to establish; to found; to set up; to open; (transitive verb) (5) to plough; to plow; to till; (transitive verb) (6) to fall ill with; (transitive verb) (7) to transcribe; to write down (what is spoken); (transitive verb) (8) to turn over (a card) |
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odoridasu おどりだす |
(v5s,vi) to begin to dance; to break into a dance |
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haidasu はいだす |
(v5s,vi) (1) to crawl out; to creep out; (v5s,vi) (2) to begin to crawl |
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furidasu ふりだす |
(v5s,vi) to begin to rain; to begin to snow |
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furuedasu ふるえだす |
(Godan verb with "su" ending) to begin to tremble |
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naridasu なりだす |
(Godan verb with "su" ending) to begin making a sound (ringing, singing, crying, etc.) |
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taorekakaru たおれかかる |
(v5r,vi) (1) to topple over and lean at a precarious angle; to fall onto something and lean against it; (v5r,vi) (2) to be on the point of collapse; to be about to fall; to begin to fall |
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dehajimeru ではじめる |
(Ichidan verb) to begin to appear; to begin to come in |
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tatakidasu たたきだす |
(transitive verb) (1) to begin to strike; (transitive verb) (2) to kick out; to forcefully expel; to fire (someone); (transitive verb) (3) to hammer (pattern, etc.) into metal |
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hajimeru はじめる |
(transitive verb) (1) (始める only) to start; to begin; to commence; to initiate; to originate; (transitive verb) (2) to start up (a business, society, etc.); to open (e.g. a store); to establish; (aux-v,v1) (3) (始める only) (after the -masu stem of a verb) to start ...; to begin to ... |
幕が切って落とされる see styles |
makugakitteotosareru まくがきっておとされる |
(exp,v1) (idiom) (See 幕を切って落とす) to begin grandly; to start with a bang; to make a spectacular beginning; to throw open the curtains |
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kakeru かける |
(transitive verb) (1) (kana only) (See 壁にかける) to hang up (e.g. a coat, a picture on the wall); to let hang; to suspend (from); to hoist (e.g. sail); to raise (e.g. flag); (transitive verb) (2) (kana only) to put on (e.g. a blanket); to put on top of; to cover; to lay; to spread; (transitive verb) (3) (kana only) (See 眼鏡を掛ける) to put on (glasses, etc.); to wear (a necklace, etc.); (transitive verb) (4) (kana only) (See 電話を掛ける) to make (a call); (transitive verb) (5) (kana only) (See 時間を掛ける) to spend (time, money); to expend; to use; (transitive verb) (6) (kana only) (See 塩をかける) to pour (liquid) onto; to sprinkle (powder or spices) onto; to splash; to throw (e.g. water) onto; (transitive verb) (7) (kana only) to turn on (an engine, radio, etc.); to set (a dial, alarm clock, etc.); to put on (a DVD, song, etc.); to use (a device, implement, etc.); (transitive verb) (8) (kana only) (See 迷惑を掛ける) to cause (someone inconvenience, trouble, etc.); to burden (someone); to impose; (transitive verb) (9) (kana only) {math} to multiply (arithmetic operation); (transitive verb) (10) (kana only) (See 鍵を掛ける) to secure (e.g. lock); (transitive verb) (11) (kana only) (See 腰を掛ける) to take a seat; to sit; to rest (something on something else); to support (something on something else); (transitive verb) (12) (kana only) (also as 繋ける) to bind; (transitive verb) (13) (kana only) (See 賭ける・かける) to wager; to bet; to risk; to stake; to gamble; (transitive verb) (14) (kana only) to put an effect (spell, anaesthetic, etc.) on; (transitive verb) (15) (kana only) to hold (a play, festival, etc.); (transitive verb) (16) (kana only) to hold an emotion for (pity, hope, etc.); (transitive verb) (17) (kana only) (See 裁判に掛ける) to argue (in court); to deliberate (in a meeting); to present (e.g. idea to a conference, etc.); (transitive verb) (18) (kana only) to increase further; (transitive verb) (19) (kana only) to catch (in a trap, etc.); (transitive verb) (20) (kana only) to set atop; (transitive verb) (21) (kana only) to erect (a makeshift building); (transitive verb) (22) (kana only) (See 保険を掛ける・1) to apply (insurance); (transitive verb) (23) (kana only) (See 掛詞) to pun (on a word); to use (a word) as a pivot word; to play on words; (suf,v1) (24) (kana only) (after -masu stem of verb) (See 話し掛ける・2,治りかける) to be partway doing ...; to begin (but not complete) ...; to be about to ...; (suf,v1) (25) (kana only) (after -masu stem of verb; indicates an action is being directed to someone) (See 話し掛ける・1) to address (someone); to direct (something, to someone); to do (something, to someone) |
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kakiokosu かきおこす |
(transitive verb) to begin drawing; to begin painting |
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tabidatsu たびだつ |
(v5t,vi) (1) to begin a trip; to depart; to embark; (v5t,vi) (2) to die; to pass away; to depart this life |
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kakiokosu かきおこす |
(transitive verb) to start writing; to begin (a book, letter, etc.) |
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shirisomeru しりそめる |
(transitive verb) to begin to know; to know for the first time |
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oppajimeru おっぱじめる |
(transitive verb) (colloquialism) (kana only) (more emphatic than はじめる) (See 始める・1) to start; to begin; to commence |
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mazudaiichini / mazudaichini まずだいいちに |
(expression) first of all; in the first place; to begin with; for starters |
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noridasu(p); noriidasu / noridasu(p); noridasu のりだす(P); のりいだす |
(transitive verb) (1) to set out; to set sail; (transitive verb) (2) to embark on (a new venture); to set out (to achieve something); (transitive verb) (3) to begin to ride; (transitive verb) (4) to lean forward |
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uridasu うりだす |
(transitive verb) (1) to put on the market; to put out for sale; to put on sale; to begin selling; to market; (v5s,vi) (2) to become popular |
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kurekakeru くれかける |
(v1,vi) to begin to get dark; to begin to set (the Sun) |
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kakihajimeru かきはじめる |
(Ichidan verb) (1) (esp. 書き始める) to begin to write; to begin writing; (Ichidan verb) (2) (esp. 描き始める) to begin to draw; to begin drawing; to begin painting |
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tachikakeru たちかける |
(Ichidan verb) to begin to cut |
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sugareru すがれる |
(v1,vi) (1) (kana only) (See 末枯れる・うらがれる) to wither (esp. plants as winter draws near); to fade; to shrivel; (v1,vi) (2) (kana only) to pass one's prime; to start deteriorating; to begin to decline |
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naru なる |
(v5r,vi) (1) (kana only) to become; to get; to grow; to turn; to reach; to attain; (v5r,vi) (2) (kana only) to result in; to turn out; to end up; to prove (to be); (v5r,vi) (3) (kana only) (as ...からなる or ...よりなる) to consist of; to be composed of; to be made up of; (v5r,vi) (4) (kana only) to be completed; to be realized; to succeed; to be attained; to be accomplished; (v5r,vi) (5) (kana only) to change (into); to turn (into); to transform; (v5r,vi) (6) (kana only) to come (to do); to begin (to do); to grow (to do); (v5r,vi) (7) (kana only) to come to; to amount to; to add up to; to make; (v5r,vi) (8) (kana only) to play (the part of); to act as; (v5r,vi) (9) (kana only) to be used for; to be useful for; to serve as; (v5r,vi) (10) {shogi} to be promoted; (aux-v,v5r) (11) (honorific or respectful language) (kana only) (as お + masu stem + になる, or ご + noun + になる) to do ... |
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shirihajimeru しりはじめる |
(Ichidan verb) to begin to know |
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hashiridasu はしりだす |
(Godan verb with "su" ending) to begin to run; to start running; to break into a run |
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furihajimeru ふりはじめる |
(v1,vi) to begin to fall (rain, etc.) |
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hairu はいる |
(v5r,vi) (1) (ant: 出る・1) to enter; to come in; to go in; to get in; to arrive; (v5r,vi) (2) to join (a club, company, etc.); to enter (a university, the army, etc.); to enroll (in); to go into (e.g. politics); to get into; (v5r,vi) (3) to be contained (in); to be included (in); to be inside (e.g. a box); to come under (a heading); to belong (in a category); (v5r,vi) (4) to (be able to) fit (in a container, building, etc.); to be (able to be) held; to be (able to be) accommodated; (v5r,vi) (5) to be introduced; to be brought in; to be installed; (v5r,vi) (6) to be received; to be obtained; (v5r,vi) (7) to be scored (of points); to be won (of votes); (v5r,vi) (8) to turn on; to start functioning; to start working; (v5r,vi) (9) to enter (a month, season, etc.); to reach (e.g. a climax); to get to (e.g. the main topic); to enter into (e.g. negotiations); to start (doing); to begin; (v5r,vi) (10) to form (of a crack, fissure, etc.); to develop; (v5r,vi) (11) to be put in (of effort, spirit, feeling, etc.); to be applied (e.g. of strength); (v5r,vi) (12) to be ready (of tea, coffee, etc.); to be made; (v5r,vi) (13) to enter the body (of alcohol); to become drunk |
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hajimeni はじめに |
(expression) (1) first; firstly; first of all; to begin with; in the beginning; at the beginning; (expression) (2) (kana only) (as section heading of a book, etc.) Introduction; Preface |
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toritsuku とりつく |
(v5k,vi) (1) to cling to; to hold on to; to hold fast to; (v5k,vi) (2) to grapple; (v5k,vi) (3) to set about doing; to begin; to commence; to undertake; (v5k,vi) (4) (also written as 取り憑く) to possess (someone; of an evil spirit, idea, etc.); to take hold of; to haunt; (v5k,vi) (5) to obtain a clue; to get a lead |
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suidasu すいだす |
(transitive verb) (1) to suck; to draw out; to aspirate; (transitive verb) (2) to start to suck; to begin sucking |
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makugaaku / makugaku まくがあく |
(exp,v5k) (1) the curtain opens (for the start of a play, act, etc.); the curtain rises; to start (of a play); (exp,v5k) (2) to start (of an event, campaign, etc.); to begin |
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tehajimeni てはじめに |
(adverb) at first; at the outset; to begin with; as a first step |
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kakidasu かきだす |
(transitive verb) (1) to begin to write; to start writing; (transitive verb) (2) to write out (e.g. on a blackboard); (transitive verb) (3) to extract (and write down); to write down (the important parts); (transitive verb) (4) {comp} to export; to write (to file) |
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nakidasu なきだす |
(v5s,vi) to burst into tears; to burst out crying; to begin to cry; to be moved to tears |
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aikyacchi; ai kyacchi アイキャッチ; アイ・キャッチ |
short clip used to begin and end commercial breaks on Japanese TV (wasei: eyecatch) |
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shihajimeru しはじめる |
(transitive verb) to begin (doing); to start (doing) |
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hajimeru はじめる |
(transitive verb) (1) (始める only) to start; to begin; to commence; to initiate; to originate; (transitive verb) (2) to start up (a business, society, etc.); to open (e.g. a store); to establish; (aux-v,v1) (3) (始める only) (after the -masu stem of a verb) to start ...; to begin to ... |
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kakeru かける |
(transitive verb) (1) (kana only) (See 壁にかける) to hang up (e.g. a coat, a picture on the wall); to let hang; to suspend (from); to hoist (e.g. sail); to raise (e.g. flag); (transitive verb) (2) (kana only) to put on (e.g. a blanket); to put on top of; to cover; to lay; to spread; (transitive verb) (3) (kana only) (See 眼鏡を掛ける) to put on (glasses, etc.); to wear (a necklace, etc.); (transitive verb) (4) (kana only) (See 電話を掛ける) to make (a call); (transitive verb) (5) (kana only) (See 時間を掛ける) to spend (time, money); to expend; to use; (transitive verb) (6) (kana only) (See 塩をかける) to pour (liquid) onto; to sprinkle (powder or spices) onto; to splash; to throw (e.g. water) onto; (transitive verb) (7) (kana only) to turn on (an engine, radio, etc.); to set (a dial, alarm clock, etc.); to put on (a DVD, song, etc.); to use (a device, implement, etc.); (transitive verb) (8) (kana only) (See 迷惑を掛ける) to cause (someone inconvenience, trouble, etc.); to burden (someone); to impose; (transitive verb) (9) (kana only) {math} to multiply (arithmetic operation); (transitive verb) (10) (kana only) (See 鍵を掛ける) to secure (e.g. lock); (transitive verb) (11) (kana only) (See 腰を掛ける) to take a seat; to sit; to rest (something on something else); to support (something on something else); (transitive verb) (12) (kana only) (also as 繋ける) to bind; (transitive verb) (13) (kana only) (See 賭ける・かける) to wager; to bet; to risk; to stake; to gamble; (transitive verb) (14) (kana only) to put an effect (spell, anaesthetic, etc.) on; (transitive verb) (15) (kana only) to hold (a play, festival, etc.); (transitive verb) (16) (kana only) to hold an emotion for (pity, hope, etc.); (transitive verb) (17) (kana only) (See 裁判に掛ける) to argue (in court); to deliberate (in a meeting); to present (e.g. idea to a conference, etc.); (transitive verb) (18) (kana only) to increase further; (transitive verb) (19) (kana only) to catch (in a trap, etc.); (transitive verb) (20) (kana only) to set atop; (transitive verb) (21) (kana only) to erect (a makeshift building); (transitive verb) (22) (kana only) (See 保険を掛ける・1) to apply (insurance); (transitive verb) (23) (kana only) (See 掛詞) to pun (on a word); to use (a word) as a pivot word; to play on words; (suf,v1) (24) (kana only) (after -masu stem of verb) (See 話し掛ける・2) to be partway doing ...; to begin (but not complete) ...; to be about to ...; (suf,v1) (25) (kana only) (after -masu stem of verb; indicates an action is being directed to someone) (See 話し掛ける・1) to address (someone); to direct (something, to someone); to do (something, to someone) |
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tabidatsu たびだつ |
(v5t,vi) (1) to begin a trip; to depart; to embark; (v5t,vi) (2) to die; to pass away; to depart this life |
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shidasu しだす |
(transitive verb) (1) (kana only) to begin to do; to start doing; (transitive verb) (2) (kana only) to cater; to make and deliver (food term) |
将を射んと欲すれば先ず馬を射よ see styles |
shouointohossurebamazuumaoiyo / shoointohossurebamazumaoiyo しょうをいんとほっすればまずうまをいよ |
(expression) (proverb) do not shoot straight for the top; he that would the daughter win, must with the mother first begin; if you want to shoot the general, first shoot his horse |
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afuredasu あふれだす |
(Godan verb with "su" ending) to begin to overflow; to start overflowing; to pour out |
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sakisomeru さきそめる |
(v1,vi) to begin to blossom |
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toikakeru といかける |
(transitive verb) (1) to ask a question; (transitive verb) (2) to begin to ask a question |
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kuzurekakaru くずれかかる |
(Godan verb with "ru" ending) (1) to begin to crumble; (Godan verb with "ru" ending) (2) to crumble and fall (or collapse) onto another object |
Information about this dictionary:
Apparently, we were the first ones who were crazy enough to think that western people might want a combined Chinese, Japanese, and Buddhist dictionary.
A lot of westerners can't tell the difference between Chinese and Japanese - and there is a reason for that. Chinese characters and even whole words were borrowed by Japan from the Chinese language in the 5th century. Much of the time, if a word or character is used in both languages, it will have the same or a similar meaning. However, this is not always true. Language evolves, and meanings independently change in each language.
Example: The Chinese character 湯 for soup (hot water) has come to mean bath (hot water) in Japanese. They have the same root meaning of "hot water", but a 湯屋 sign on a bathhouse in Japan would lead a Chinese person to think it was a "soup house" or a place to get a bowl of soup. See this: Japanese Bath House
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Chinese Buddhist terms come from Dictionary of Chinese Buddhist Terms by William Edward Soothill and Lewis Hodous. This is commonly referred to as "Soothill's'". It was first published in 1937 (and is now off copyright so we can use it here). Some of these definitions may be misleading, incomplete, or dated, but 95% of it is good information. Every professor who teaches Buddhism or Eastern Religion has a copy of this on their bookshelf. We incorporated these 16,850 entries into our dictionary database ourselves (it was lot of work).
Combined, these cover 1,007,753 Japanese, Chinese, and Buddhist characters, words, idioms, names, placenames, and short phrases.
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