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| Characters | Pronunciation Romanization |
Simple Dictionary Definition |
蔡 see styles |
cài cai4 ts`ai tsai hanako はなこ |
More info & calligraphy: Choy(female given name) Hanako chāyā, a shadow, reflection; gnomon, dial. |
ダイアル see styles |
daiaru ダイアル |
More info & calligraphy: Dial |
撥 拨 see styles |
bō bo1 po hatsu ばち |
to push aside with the hand, foot, a stick etc; to dial; to allocate; to set aside (money); to poke (the fire); to pluck (a string instrument); to turn round; classifier: group, batch (1) plectrum; pick; (2) drumstick for Japanese drums (e.g. taiko) To spread, open out, scatter, disseminate, detach, uproot. |
獀 see styles |
sōu sou1 sou |
dog (dial.); to hunt |
回す see styles |
mawasu まわす |
(transitive verb) (1) to turn; to rotate; to gyrate; (2) to circulate; to send around; (3) to surround; (4) to put something to a new use (e.g. leftovers); (suf,v5s) (5) ... around (e.g. to chase someone around); (6) to dial (e.g. telephone number); (Godan verb with "su" ending) (7) to invest; (8) to gang-rape |
廻す see styles |
mawasu まわす |
(transitive verb) (1) to turn; to rotate; to gyrate; (2) to circulate; to send around; (3) to surround; (4) to put something to a new use (e.g. leftovers); (suf,v5s) (5) ... around (e.g. to chase someone around); (6) to dial (e.g. telephone number); (Godan verb with "su" ending) (7) to invest; (8) to gang-rape |
打錯 打错 see styles |
dǎ cuò da3 cuo4 ta ts`o ta tso |
to err; to dial a wrong number; to make a typo |
撥出 拨出 see styles |
bō chū bo1 chu1 po ch`u po chu |
to pull out; to allocate (funds); to dial |
撥打 拨打 see styles |
bō dǎ bo1 da3 po ta |
to call; to dial |
撥接 拨接 see styles |
bō jiē bo1 jie1 po chieh |
dial-up (Internet connection) |
撥號 拨号 see styles |
bō hào bo1 hao4 po hao |
to dial a telephone number |
滾輪 滚轮 see styles |
gǔn lún gun3 lun2 kun lun |
roller; rotating dial; (computer mouse) scroll wheel; (road roller) drum |
綿子 绵子 see styles |
mián zi mian2 zi5 mien tzu watako わたこ |
(dial.) silk floss (female given name) Watako |
表盤 表盘 see styles |
biǎo pán biao3 pan2 piao p`an piao pan |
meter dial; watch face |
おまん see styles |
oman おまん |
(pronoun) (dial.) you; (place-name) Oman |
刻度盤 刻度盘 see styles |
kè dù pán ke4 du4 pan2 k`o tu p`an ko tu pan |
dial (e.g. of a radio etc) |
懸ける see styles |
kakeru かける |
(transitive verb) (1) (kana only) to hang (e.g. picture); to hoist (e.g. sail); to raise (e.g. flag); (2) (kana only) to sit; (3) (kana only) to take (time, money); to expend (money, time, etc.); (4) (kana only) to make (a call); (5) (kana only) to multiply; (6) (kana only) to secure (e.g. lock); (7) (kana only) to put on (glasses, etc.); (8) (kana only) to cover; (9) (kana only) to burden someone; (10) (kana only) to apply (insurance); (11) (kana only) to turn on (an engine, etc.); to set (a dial, an alarm clock, etc.); (12) (kana only) to put an effect (spell, anaesthetic, etc.) on; (13) (kana only) to hold an emotion for (pity, hope, etc.); (14) (kana only) to bind; (15) (kana only) to pour (or sprinkle, spray, etc.) onto; (16) (kana only) to argue (in court); to deliberate (in a meeting); to present (e.g. idea to a conference, etc.); (17) (kana only) to increase further; (18) (kana only) to catch (in a trap, etc.); (19) (kana only) to set atop; (20) (kana only) to erect (a makeshift building); (21) (kana only) to hold (a play, festival, etc.); (22) (kana only) to wager; to bet; to risk; to stake; to gamble; (suf,v1) (23) (kana only) to be partway doing ...; to begin (but not complete) ...; to be about to ...; (24) (kana only) indicates (verb) is being directed to (someone) |
掛ける see styles |
kakeru かける |
(transitive verb) (1) (kana only) to hang (e.g. picture); to hoist (e.g. sail); to raise (e.g. flag); (2) (kana only) to sit; (3) (kana only) to take (time, money); to expend (money, time, etc.); (4) (kana only) to make (a call); (5) (kana only) to multiply; (6) (kana only) to secure (e.g. lock); (7) (kana only) to put on (glasses, etc.); (8) (kana only) to cover; (9) (kana only) to burden someone; (10) (kana only) to apply (insurance); (11) (kana only) to turn on (an engine, etc.); to set (a dial, an alarm clock, etc.); (12) (kana only) to put an effect (spell, anaesthetic, etc.) on; (13) (kana only) to hold an emotion for (pity, hope, etc.); (14) (kana only) to bind; (15) (kana only) to pour (or sprinkle, spray, etc.) onto; (16) (kana only) to argue (in court); to deliberate (in a meeting); to present (e.g. idea to a conference, etc.); (17) (kana only) to increase further; (18) (kana only) to catch (in a trap, etc.); (19) (kana only) to set atop; (20) (kana only) to erect (a makeshift building); (21) (kana only) to hold (a play, festival, etc.); (22) (kana only) to wager; to bet; to risk; to stake; to gamble; (suf,v1) (23) (kana only) to be partway doing ...; to begin (but not complete) ...; to be about to ...; (24) (kana only) indicates (verb) is being directed to (someone) |
撥號盤 拨号盘 see styles |
bō hào pán bo1 hao4 pan2 po hao p`an po hao pan |
telephone dial |
撥號音 拨号音 see styles |
bō hào yīn bo1 hao4 yin1 po hao yin |
dial tone |
文字盤 see styles |
mojiban もじばん |
(1) dial (of a meter, watch, etc.); face (of a clock); (2) keyboard (on a typewriter, etc.); (3) letter board (communication aid for people unable to speak); communication board |
火じろ see styles |
hijiro ひじろ |
(rare) (Kōshū dial.) (See 囲炉裏・いろり) sunken hearth; sunken fireplace |
黒電話 see styles |
kurodenwa くろでんわ |
black rotary-dial telephone |
こぴっと see styles |
kopitto こぴっと |
(adverb) (Yamanashi dial.) properly; tightly; firmly; strong |
じっぱり see styles |
jippari じっぱり |
(adj-na,adv) (onomatopoeic or mimetic word) (Akita dial.) a lot; many; much |
ダイヤル see styles |
daiyaru ダイヤル |
(noun/participle) dial |
撥號連接 拨号连接 see styles |
bō hào lián jiē bo1 hao4 lian2 jie1 po hao lien chieh |
dial-up connection; dial-up networking |
遊標卡尺 游标卡尺 see styles |
yóu biāo kǎ chǐ you2 biao1 ka3 chi3 yu piao k`a ch`ih yu piao ka chih |
dial calipers |
ダイアル式 see styles |
daiarushiki ダイアルしき |
(noun - becomes adjective with の) dial-style (e.g. of phones) |
ダイヤルＭ see styles |
daiyaruemu ダイヤルエム |
(work) A Perfect Murder (film); Dial M for Murder; (wk) A Perfect Murder (film); Dial M for Murder |
ダイヤル式 see styles |
daiyarushiki ダイヤルしき |
(noun - becomes adjective with の) dial-style (e.g. of phones) |
ダイヤル音 see styles |
daiyaruon ダイヤルおん |
{comp} dial tone |
振り切れる see styles |
furikireru ふりきれる |
(v1,vi) to swing past the maximum (e.g. of a needle on a dial) |
ダイアルイン see styles |
daiaruin ダイアルイン |
direct telephone number (wasei: dial in) |
ダイヤルＱ２ see styles |
daiyarukyuutsuu; daiyarukyuutsuu / daiyarukyutsu; daiyarukyutsu ダイヤルキューツー; ダイヤルキュウツー |
(product) Dial Q2 (NTT service); (product name) Dial Q2 (NTT service) |
ダイヤルイン see styles |
daiyaruin ダイヤルイン |
direct dialing; direct inward dialing; direct dial-in; in-dial |
ダイヤルトン see styles |
daiyaruton ダイヤルトン |
dial tone |
ダイルトーン see styles |
dairutoon ダイルトーン |
dial tone |
ナビダイヤル see styles |
nabidaiyaru ナビダイヤル |
Navi Dial (NTT's Japan-wide call handling service) (wasei:); 0570 service |
オートダイヤル see styles |
ootodaiyaru オートダイヤル |
(computer terminology) auto dial |
ダイアル・イン |
daiaru in ダイアル・イン |
direct telephone number (wasei: dial in) |
ダイアルアップ see styles |
daiaruapu ダイアルアップ |
(computer terminology) dial-up (esp. modem connection) |
ダイヤル・トン |
daiyaru ton ダイヤル・トン |
dial tone |
ダイヤルアウト see styles |
daiyaruauto ダイヤルアウト |
(computer terminology) dial out |
ダイヤルアップ see styles |
daiyaruapu ダイヤルアップ |
(computer terminology) dial-up (esp. modem connection) |
ダイヤルゲージ see styles |
daiyarugeeji ダイヤルゲージ |
dial gauge |
ダイヤルトーン see styles |
daiyarutoon ダイヤルトーン |
dial tone |
ダイヤルパッド see styles |
daiyarupaddo ダイヤルパッド |
(computer terminology) dial pad |
ダイヤルプラン see styles |
daiyarupuran ダイヤルプラン |
(computer terminology) dial plan |
パルスダイアル see styles |
parusudaiaru パルスダイアル |
(computer terminology) pulse dial |
ピックテスター see styles |
pikkutesutaa / pikkutesuta ピックテスター |
dial indicator (wasei: pick tester); dial test indicator |
フリーダイアル see styles |
furiidaiaru / furidaiaru フリーダイアル |
(1) toll-free number (wasei: free dial); (2) free dial (e.g. device or combination lock that can be set to any number) |
フリーダイヤル see styles |
furiidaiyaru / furidaiyaru フリーダイヤル |
(1) toll-free number (wasei: free dial); (2) free dial (e.g. device or combination lock that can be set to any number) |
オート・ダイヤル |
ooto daiyaru オート・ダイヤル |
(computer terminology) auto dial |
ダイアル・アップ |
daiaru apu ダイアル・アップ |
(computer terminology) dial-up (esp. modem connection) |
ダイヤル・アウト |
daiyaru auto ダイヤル・アウト |
(computer terminology) dial out |
ダイヤル・アップ |
daiyaru apu ダイヤル・アップ |
(computer terminology) dial-up (esp. modem connection) |
ダイヤル・ゲージ |
daiyaru geeji ダイヤル・ゲージ |
dial gauge |
ダイヤル・トーン |
daiyaru toon ダイヤル・トーン |
dial tone |
ダイヤル・パッド |
daiyaru paddo ダイヤル・パッド |
(computer terminology) dial pad |
ダイヤル・プラン |
daiyaru puran ダイヤル・プラン |
(computer terminology) dial plan |
パルス・ダイアル |
parusu daiaru パルス・ダイアル |
(computer terminology) pulse dial |
フリー・ダイアル |
furii daiaru / furi daiaru フリー・ダイアル |
(1) toll-free number (wasei: free dial); (2) free dial (e.g. device or combination lock that can be set to any number) |
フリー・ダイヤル |
furii daiyaru / furi daiyaru フリー・ダイヤル |
(1) toll-free number (wasei: free dial); (2) free dial (e.g. device or combination lock that can be set to any number) |
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mawasu まわす |
(transitive verb) (1) to turn; to rotate; to spin; to twist; to gyrate; (transitive verb) (2) to pass around; to send around; to hand around; to circulate; (transitive verb) (3) to move (someone or something to where its needed); to send; to bring; to transfer; to forward; to direct; to submit; (transitive verb) (4) to turn (to a new use); to use (for something else); (transitive verb) (5) to turn on (something that turns or has a rotating part, e.g. a washing machine); to start up (e.g. an engine); to give (something) a spin; (transitive verb) (6) to put (someone in a position); to make (e.g. an enemy of); (aux-v,v5s) (7) (after the -masu stem of a verb) to ... around (e.g. chase, fool, play); to do all over; to do everywhere; to do completely; (transitive verb) (8) to surround (something) with; to enclose with; (transitive verb) (9) to put (an arm) around (e.g. someone's waist); to reach around; (transitive verb) (10) to invest (money); to lend; (transitive verb) (11) to dial (a telephone number); (transitive verb) (12) (See 輪姦す) to gang-rape; (transitive verb) (13) to operate (e.g. business, shop) |
ダイアルアップ接続 see styles |
daiaruapusetsuzoku ダイアルアップせつぞく |
{comp} dial-up connection |
ダイヤルアップ接続 see styles |
daiyaruapusetsuzoku ダイヤルアップせつぞく |
{comp} dial-up access; dial-up connection |
災害用伝言ダイヤル see styles |
saigaiyoudengondaiyaru / saigaiyodengondaiyaru さいがいようでんごんダイヤル |
disaster emergency message dial (171); emergency messaging service; voicemail service used to report and check the safety status of people affected by a disaster |
ダイヤルインサービス see styles |
daiyaruinsaabisu / daiyaruinsabisu ダイヤルインサービス |
(computer terminology) dial-in service |
どげんかせんといかん see styles |
dogenkasentoikan どげんかせんといかん |
(expression) (dial. phrase popularized by Miyazaki mayor Hideo Higashikokubaru in 2007) (See どうにかして) I have to do something; that's something I have to do |
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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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harayami はらやみ |
(Sendai dial.) stomach ache |
ダイアルアップＩＰ接続 see styles |
daiaruapuaipiisetsuzoku / daiaruapuaipisetsuzoku ダイアルアップアイピーせつぞく |
{comp} dial-up IP connection |
ダイヤルアップＩＰ接続 see styles |
daiyaruapuaipiisetsuzoku / daiyaruapuaipisetsuzoku ダイヤルアップアイピーせつぞく |
{comp} dial-up IP connection |
ダイヤルイン・サービス |
daiyaruin saabisu / daiyaruin sabisu ダイヤルイン・サービス |
(computer terminology) dial-in service |
ダイヤルインジケーター see styles |
daiyaruinjikeetaa / daiyaruinjikeeta ダイヤルインジケーター |
dial indicator |
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daiyarushiki(daiyaru式); daiarushiki(daiaru式) ダイヤルしき(ダイヤル式); ダイアルしき(ダイアル式) |
(noun - becomes adjective with の) dial-style (e.g. of phones) |
ダイヤル・インジケーター |
daiyaru injikeetaa / daiyaru injikeeta ダイヤル・インジケーター |
dial indicator |
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daiyaru(p); daiaru ダイヤル(P); ダイアル |
(noun/participle) dial (e.g. telephone, radio, clock, gauge) |
ダイヤルイン番号サービス see styles |
daiyaruinbangousaabisu / daiyaruinbangosabisu ダイヤルインばんごうサービス |
{comp} dial-in number service |
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daiaruin; daiaru in ダイアルイン; ダイアル・イン |
direct telephone number (wasei: dial in) |
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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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ootodaiyaru; ooto daiyaru オートダイヤル; オート・ダイヤル |
{comp} auto dial |
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daiyaruauto; daiyaru auto ダイヤルアウト; ダイヤル・アウト |
{comp} dial out |
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daiyarugeeji; daiyaru geeji ダイヤルゲージ; ダイヤル・ゲージ |
dial gauge |
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daiyarupaddo; daiyaru paddo ダイヤルパッド; ダイヤル・パッド |
{comp} dial pad |
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daiyarupuran; daiyaru puran ダイヤルプラン; ダイヤル・プラン |
{comp} dial plan |
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parusudaiaru; parusu daiaru パルスダイアル; パルス・ダイアル |
{comp} pulse dial |
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daiyaruapusetsuzoku(daiyaruapu接続); daiaruapusetsuzoku(daiaruapu接続) ダイヤルアップせつぞく(ダイヤルアップ接続); ダイアルアップせつぞく(ダイアルアップ接続) |
{comp} dial-up access; dial-up connection |
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daiyaruinsaabisu; daiyaruin saabisu / daiyaruinsabisu; daiyaruin sabisu ダイヤルインサービス; ダイヤルイン・サービス |
{comp} dial-in service |
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daiyaruapuaipiisetsuzoku(daiyaruapuＩＰ接続); daiaruapuaipiisetsuzoku(daiaruapuＩＰ接続) / daiyaruapuaipisetsuzoku(daiyaruapuＩＰ接続); daiaruapuaipisetsuzoku(daiaruapuＩＰ接続) ダイヤルアップアイピーせつぞく(ダイヤルアップＩＰ接続); ダイアルアップアイピーせつぞく(ダイアルアップＩＰ接続) |
{comp} dial-up IP connection |
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shouyu(p); shouyuu(ok); seuyu(醤油)(ok); shoyu(ik); shoyuu(ik) / shoyu(p); shoyu(ok); seuyu(醤油)(ok); shoyu(ik); shoyu(ik) しょうゆ(P); しょうゆう(ok); せうゆ(醤油)(ok); しょゆ(ik); しょゆう(ik) |
(しょゆ, しょゆう are dial.) soy sauce; shoyu |
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daiyaruinjikeetaa; daiyaru injikeetaa / daiyaruinjikeeta; daiyaru injikeeta ダイヤルインジケーター; ダイヤル・インジケーター |
dial indicator |
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daiyarutoon; daiyaruton; daiyaru toon; daiyaru ton ダイヤルトーン; ダイヤルトン; ダイヤル・トーン; ダイヤル・トン |
dial tone |
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daiyaruapu; daiaruapu; daiyaru apu; daiaru apu ダイヤルアップ; ダイアルアップ; ダイヤル・アップ; ダイアル・アップ |
{comp} dial-up (esp. modem connection) |
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furiidaiyaru(p); furiidaiaru; furii daiyaru; furii daiaru / furidaiyaru(p); furidaiaru; furi daiyaru; furi daiaru フリーダイヤル(P); フリーダイアル; フリー・ダイヤル; フリー・ダイアル |
(1) toll-free number (wasei: free dial); (2) free dial (e.g. device or combination lock that can be set to any number) |
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tsuushottodaiyaru; tsuushottodaiaru; tsuushotto daiyaru; tsuushotto daiaru / tsushottodaiyaru; tsushottodaiaru; tsushotto daiyaru; tsushotto daiaru ツーショットダイヤル; ツーショットダイアル; ツーショット・ダイヤル; ツーショット・ダイアル |
phone dating service that randomly connects two people for a conversation (wasei: two-shot dial) |
Entries with 2nd row of characters: The 2nd row is Simplified Chinese.
This page contains 97 results for "Dial" in Chinese and/or Japanese.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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