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karanitojikomoru からにとじこもる |
(exp,v5r) (idiom) to withdraw into oneself; to shut oneself away; to seclude oneself |
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komoru こもる |
(v5r,vi) (1) (kana only) to shut oneself in (e.g. one's room); to be confined in; to seclude oneself; to hide away; to stay inside (one's shell); (v5r,vi) (2) (kana only) (oft. ~のこもったもの) (See 熱のこもった) to fill with (emotion, enthusiasm, power, etc.); to imbue with; to infuse with; (v5r,vi) (3) (kana only) to fill a space (of a gas, smell, etc.); to be heavy with (e.g. smoke); to be stuffy; to be dense; (v5r,vi) (4) (kana only) (See こもった声) to be muffled (e.g. voice); (v5r,vi) (5) (kana only) to hold (a castle, fortress, etc.); (v5r,vi) (6) (kana only) to confine oneself in a temple to pray |
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鐃旬wa申鐃緒申鐃緒申 鐃旬わ申鐃緒申鐃緒申 |
(exp,v5s) to expose one's faults; to have one's defects exposed; to show oneself up |
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hitorigachi ひとりがち |
(n,vs,vi) (1) being the sole winner; beating everyone else; (adj-no,adj-na) (2) winner-take-all; (adjectival noun) (3) mostly alone; mostly by oneself |
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hitoriyakiniku ひとりやきにく |
(See 焼肉・1) going to a yakiniku place by oneself |
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warikomu わりこむ |
(transitive verb) (1) to cut into (a line, conversation, etc.); to force oneself into (e.g. a crowd); to wedge oneself into; to squeeze oneself into; to intrude on; to interrupt; (transitive verb) (2) to fall below (of stock prices, sales, etc.); to drop below; (transitive verb) (3) {go} (See ワリコミ・3) to wedge; to play a wedge |
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uchikomu うちこむ |
(transitive verb) (1) to drive in (a nail, stake, etc.); to hammer in; (transitive verb) (2) to hit (a ball, etc.); to drive; to smash; (transitive verb) (3) (also written as 撃ち込む) to fire into; to shoot into; (transitive verb) (4) to input (data); to enter; (transitive verb) (5) to devote oneself to; to be absorbed in; to be (really) into; to be enthusiastic about; to put heart and soul into; to throw oneself into; to go head over heels for; (transitive verb) (6) {sports} to practice hitting (baseball, tennis, etc.); (transitive verb) (7) {MA} to hit (an opponent in kendo, boxing, etc.); to get a blow in; (transitive verb) (8) {go} to invade one's opponent's territory; to place a stone in an opponent's formation; (transitive verb) (9) to pour (concrete, etc.) into a form |
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ochitsuku おちつく |
(v5k,vi) (1) to calm down; to compose oneself; to regain presence of mind; to relax; (v5k,vi) (2) to calm down; to settle down; to die down; to become stable; to abate; (v5k,vi) (3) to settle down (in a location, job, etc.); to settle in; (v5k,vi) (4) to be settled (of an arrangement, conclusion, etc.); to be fixed; to have been reached; (v5k,vi) (5) to harmonize with; to harmonise with; to match; to suit; to fit; (v5k,vi) (6) (usu. before a noun as 落ち着いた) (See 落ち着いた・おちついた・3) to be unobtrusive; to be quiet; to be subdued |
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toukakuoarawasu / tokakuoarawasu とうかくをあらわす |
(exp,v5s) (idiom) to distinguish oneself; to stand out |
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noboseagaru のぼせあがる |
(v5r,vi) to be beside oneself; to lose one's head; to go mad with something |
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agaru(p); agaru(sk) あがる(P); アガる(sk) |
(v5r,vi) (1) (ant: 下がる・1) to rise; to go up; to come up; to ascend; to be raised; (v5r,vi) (2) to enter (esp. from outdoors); to come in; to go in; (v5r,vi) (3) to enter (a school); to advance to the next grade; (v5r,vi) (4) to get out (of water); to come ashore; (v5r,vi) (5) (also written as 騰る in ref. to price) to increase; (v5r,vi) (6) to improve; to make progress; (v5r,vi) (7) to be promoted; to advance; (v5r,vi) (8) to be made (of profit, etc.); (v5r,vi) (9) to occur (esp. of a favourable result); (v5r,vi) (10) (often as 〜で上がる) to be adequate (to cover expenses, etc.); (v5r,vi) (11) to be finished; to be done; to be over; (v5r,vi) (12) to stop (of rain); to lift; (v5r,vi) (13) to stop (working properly); to cut out; to give out; to die; (v5r,vi) (14) to win (in a card game, etc.); (v5r,vi) (15) (挙がる only) to be arrested; (v5r,vi) (16) (挙がる only) to turn up (of evidence, etc.); (v5r,vi) (17) (揚がる only) to be deep fried; (v5r,vi) (18) to be spoken loudly; (v5r,vi) (19) (esp. アガる) to get nervous; to get stage fright; (v5r,vi) (20) to be offered (to the gods, etc.); (v5r,vi) (21) (humble language) to go; to visit; (v5r,vi) (22) (honorific or respectful language) to eat; to drink; (v5r,vi) (23) (esp. 挙がる) to be listed (as a candidate); (v5r,vi) (24) to serve (in one's master's home); (suf,v5r) (25) (after the -masu stem of a verb) (See 出来上がる・1) to be complete; to finish; (expression) (26) (as ~上ル; in the Kyoto address system) above; north of |
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yamuniyamarenai やむにやまれない |
(expression) (kana only) (See 止むに止まれず,止むに止まれぬ) without being able to help oneself; against one's will; compelling; pressing; irresistible |
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kamigakaru かみがかる |
(v5r,vi) (1) (oft. used adjectivally as 神がかった or 神がかっている) to be possessed by a god; (v5r,vi) (2) to not act like oneself; to behave oddly; (v5r,vi) (3) (idiom) (slang) (See 神る) to be awesome; to be extreme; to be incredible |
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jibunnokubioshimeru じぶんのくびをしめる |
(exp,v1) (idiom) to cut one's own throat; to dig one's own grave; to cause oneself harm; to bring ruin on oneself |
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yowaimonoijime(弱imonoijime, 弱i者ijime, 弱i者虐me); yowaimonoijime(弱imonoijime, 弱i者ijime) よわいものいじめ(弱いものいじめ, 弱い者いじめ, 弱い者虐め); よわいものイジメ(弱いものイジメ, 弱い者イジメ) |
picking on someone smaller than oneself; bullying the weak |
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aikyouofurimaku / aikyoofurimaku あいきょうをふりまく |
(exp,v5k) (common error is 愛想を振りまく) to make oneself pleasant to everybody; to smile at everybody; to try to please everybody; to make things pleasant |
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haraosueru はらをすえる |
(exp,v1) (1) (idiom) to make up one's mind; (exp,v1) (2) (idiom) to calm oneself; to be patient; to endure |
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hitorigoto ひとりごと |
soliloquy; monologue; speaking to oneself |
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wagamikawaisa わがみかわいさ |
(exp,n) (idiom) looking out for oneself; putting one's own skin first; prioritizing one's own safety above all else |
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itemotattemoirarenai いてもたってもいられない |
(exp,adj-i) unable to contain oneself; itching to do something; cannot sit still |
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kakawaru かかわる |
(v5r,vi) (1) to be involved (in); to get involved (in); to concern oneself (with); to take part (in); to interfere (in); (v5r,vi) (2) to relate to (a matter); to pertain to; to concern; to have to do with; (v5r,vi) (3) to (seriously) affect; to concern; to have a serious bearing (on); (v5r,vi) (4) (拘る only) to stick (to); to adhere (to); to be particular (about) |
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suwarinaosu すわりなおす |
(v5s,vi) to reseat oneself; to correct one's posture |
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tatekomoru たてこもる |
(v5r,vi) to barricade oneself in; to hold (a fort, etc.); to shut oneself up; to be besieged; to dig in |
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yabuotsutsuitehebiodasu やぶをつついてへびをだす |
(exp,v5s) (See やぶ蛇) to stir up trouble for oneself; to scare out a snake by poking at the bush |
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mionoridasu みをのりだす |
(exp,v5s) to bend oneself forward (esp. in curiosity or excitement); to hang out (e.g. over a balcony) |
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tsukihanasu つきはなす |
(transitive verb) (1) to push away; to thrust aside; (transitive verb) (2) to detach oneself from; to keep away from; to forsake; to abandon; to desert; (transitive verb) (3) to act coldly; to do without emotion; (transitive verb) (4) to extend a wide lead over (an opponent) |
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karadazukuri; karadazukuri(sk) からだづくり; カラダづくり(sk) |
building up one's body; building up one's muscles; making oneself stronger; bodybuilding |
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suwarikomu すわりこむ |
(v5m,vi) (1) to (enter and) sit down; to plop oneself down; to plant oneself down; (v5m,vi) (2) to sit down (and refuse to move); to sit in (in protest) |
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yabuotsutsuitehebiodasu やぶをつついてへびをだす |
(exp,v5s) (See やぶ蛇) to stir up trouble for oneself; to scare out a snake by poking at the brush |
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toukakuoarawasu / tokakuoarawasu とうかくをあらわす |
(exp,v5s) (idiom) to distinguish oneself; to stand out |
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agaru(p); agaru(sk) あがる(P); アガる(sk) |
(v5r,vi) (1) (ant: 下がる・1) to rise; to go up; to come up; to ascend; to be raised; (v5r,vi) (2) to enter (esp. from outdoors); to come in; to go in; (v5r,vi) (3) to enter (a school); to advance to the next grade; (v5r,vi) (4) to get out (of water); to come ashore; (v5r,vi) (5) (occ. 騰る in ref. to price) to increase; (v5r,vi) (6) to improve; to make progress; (v5r,vi) (7) to be promoted; to advance; (v5r,vi) (8) to be made (of profit, etc.); (v5r,vi) (9) to occur (esp. of a favourable result); (v5r,vi) (10) (often as 〜で上がる) to be adequate (to cover expenses, etc.); (v5r,vi) (11) to be finished; to be done; to be over; (v5r,vi) (12) to stop (of rain); to lift; (v5r,vi) (13) to stop (working properly); to cut out; to give out; to die; (v5r,vi) (14) to win (in a card game, etc.); (v5r,vi) (15) (挙がる only) to be arrested; (v5r,vi) (16) (挙がる only) to turn up (of evidence, etc.); (v5r,vi) (17) (揚がる only) to be deep fried; (v5r,vi) (18) to be spoken loudly; (v5r,vi) (19) (esp. アガる) to get nervous; to get stage fright; (v5r,vi) (20) to be offered (to the gods, etc.); (v5r,vi) (21) (humble language) to go; to visit; (v5r,vi) (22) (honorific or respectful language) to eat; to drink; (v5r,vi) (23) (esp. 挙がる) to be listed (as a candidate); (v5r,vi) (24) to serve (in one's master's home); (suf,v5r) (25) (after the -masu stem of a verb) (See 出来上がる・1) to be complete; to finish; (expression) (26) (as ~上ル; in the Kyoto address system) above; north of |
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hitorigurashi ひとりぐらし |
living by oneself; living alone |
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hitorimeshi ひとりめし |
eating alone; eating by oneself |
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nemukezamashi ねむけざまし |
keeping oneself awake; fighting off drowsiness; method for keeping oneself awake |
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tojikomoru とじこもる |
(v5r,vi) to seclude oneself; to shut oneself away |
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tarekomeru たれこめる |
(v1,vi) (1) to hang low (over; of clouds, fog, etc.); (v1,vi) (2) (archaism) to seclude oneself (behind a curtain, blinds, etc.) |
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bakenokawagahagareru ばけのかわがはがれる |
(exp,v1) (idiom) (See 化けの皮) to betray oneself; to reveal one's true colors; to show the cloven hoof; to throw off the mask; to give oneself away |
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yamuniyamarezu やむにやまれず |
(expression) (kana only) (See 止むに止まれない,止むに止まれぬ) without being able to help oneself; against one's will; compelling; pressing; irresistible |
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yamuniyamarenu やむにやまれぬ |
(expression) (kana only) (See 止むに止まれず,止むに止まれない) without being able to help oneself; against one's will; compelling; pressing; irresistible |
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tobikakaru とびかかる |
(v5r,vi) to spring at; to leap upon; to swoop down on; to throw oneself upon (e.g. an enemy) |
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bakyakuoarawasu ばきゃくをあらわす |
(exp,v5s) (idiom) to reveal one's true nature; to show one's true colours; to give oneself away; to be exposed (of a lie, etc.) |
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hitorigurashi ひとりぐらし |
living by oneself; living alone |
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atarazusawarazu あたらずさわらず |
(exp,adj-no) avoiding committing oneself; noncommittal |
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bakyakuoarawasu ばきゃくをあらわす |
(exp,v5s) (idiom) to reveal one's true nature; to show one's true colours; to give oneself away; to be exposed (of a lie, etc.) |
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tatekomoru; tategomoru(rk) たてこもる; たてごもる(rk) |
(v5r,vi) (1) to shut oneself in (one's house, room, etc.); to confine oneself (to); (v5r,vi) (2) to barricade oneself (in a building); to entrench oneself; to hole up; to hold (a castle, etc.) |
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aikyouofurimaku / aikyoofurimaku あいきょうをふりまく |
(exp,v5k) (idiom) to make oneself pleasant to everybody; to smile at everybody; to try to please everybody; to make things pleasant |
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tojikomoru とじこもる |
(v5r,vi) to seclude oneself; to shut oneself away |
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