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A small-bodied living creature, such as ants or butterflies.
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N1無尽蔵むじんぞう
The state of being so abundant in quantity that it never runs out no matter how much is used. 「無尽」 means not running out, 「蔵」 means a store, together expressing "an inexhaustible store." Originally a Buddhist term meaning "inexhaustible merit," but in modern usage it expresses a state in which something that ought to be finite—goods, resources, stamina, affection—is extremely abundant. A hard word used as in 「無尽蔵の資源」, 「体力が無尽蔵だ」, 「無尽蔵のエネルギー」, often used in contrast with finiteness.
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N2, N5難しいむずかしい
difficult. Not able to be done easily. The antonym is 「易しい」 (easy).
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N4息子むすこ
One's own son.
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N2, N4娘むすめ
One's own daughter.
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N1無造作むぞうさ
A state of doing something easily without taking trouble; or, a state of handling something carelessly without paying attention. 「造作」 originally means "trouble or effort," and 「無造作」 has the original meaning of "taking no trouble." Used as in 「無造作に置く」, 「無造作に髪を結ぶ」, 「無造作な仕草」. It is sometimes used with a positive connotation of being unpretentious and natural, and sometimes with a negative connotation of being careless and inconsiderate, with the nuance changing by context.
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N5六つむっつ
six. The number 6 when counting things.
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N5村むら
village. A small town with rice fields and farmland.
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N2〜N4無理むり
Not being possible. Also used to mean overexerting oneself in a way that's bad for one's health, as in 「無理をする」 (to push oneself too hard).
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N2, N5目め
eye. The part of the body for seeing things.
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N5眼鏡めがね
glasses. A tool with lenses worn to help one see better.
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N1目覚しいめざましい
A state in which remarkable progress or activity stands out. Originally meaning "impressive enough to wake one up," it expresses being so conspicuous as to draw one's attention involuntarily. Used as in 「目覚しい発展」, 「目覚しい活躍」, 「目覚しい進歩」, 「目覚しい成果」, in contexts praising positive change or achievement. Frequently appears regarding subjects where progress or improvement appears in visible form, such as economy, technology, sports, and academics. Also written 「目覚ましい」.
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N4召し上がるめしあがる
A very polite way of saying 「食べる」 (to eat) or 「飲む」 (to drink).
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N4珍しいめずらしい
A state of being unusual and special, not often seen.
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N5もうもう
Already. The state in which something has finished or has reached that condition. 「もう食べました」(I have already eaten).
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N4申し上げるもうしあげる
A humble, polite way of saying 「言う」 (to say).
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N4申すもうす
A humble way of saying 「言う」 (to say).
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N1網羅もうら
To take in everything related without leaving anything out. 「網」 is a net for catching fish, 「羅」 is a net for catching birds, both characters expressing nets for capture. From the image of scooping up everything with a net, it came to mean "to take in without omission." Used as in 「資料を網羅する」, 「全分野を網羅した辞典」, 「関連情報を網羅的に集める」. Frequently appears regarding books, databases, and surveys, expressing the comprehensive inclusion of an object without leaving anything out. The adjectival noun 「網羅的」 is also often used.
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N1木目もくめ
It refers to the grain pattern that appears on the surface of wood. While it can also be read as 「きめ」, the reading 「もくめ」 is more common. Note that 「きめ」 in expressions like 「肌のきめ」 or 「きめ細かい」 (referring to fine textures or attentive care) is originally a separate word written as 「肌理」.
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N5木曜日もくようび
Thursday. One day of the week. The day after Wednesday.
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N1目論見もくろみ
A plan or scheme set up to accomplish something. The noun form of the verb 「目論む」 (to plan secretly). Mostly used for ambitious or secretive plans, referring to something calculated inwardly without bringing it to the surface. Used as in 「目論見が外れる」, 「目論見通り」, 「目論見が当たる」, 「相手の目論見を見抜く」. Compared with the neutral 「計画」, it has a nuance emphasizing the party's intent or designs, often used in wary or critical contexts. It is paired with the verb 「目論む」.
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N5もしもしもしもし
A word said when making a phone call, or when calling out to someone.
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N2, N3, N5持つもつ
Hold. Grasping something with the hand. 「かばんを持つ」(hold a bag).
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N5もっともっと
more. A state where the degree of something is greater than now.
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N3, N4戻るもどる
To return to the place or state one was originally in.
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N5物もの
thing. Something visible that has a physical form.
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N1模倣もほう
To imitate something else. A word combining 「模」 and 「倣」, both meaning "to follow, to imitate," expressing the act of copying a model object exactly as it is. Its objects are wide-ranging, including art, culture, products, and behavioral styles, used as in 「他者の作品を模倣する」, 「先進国の制度を模倣する」. Often used as the antonym concept to creativity, appearing frequently in contexts like 「模倣ではなく独創を」. It can neutrally refer to "imitation" as part of a learning process, and can also be used with a negative meaning close to plagiarism or theft.
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N4木綿もめん
Thread or cloth made from the cotton plant.
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N1, N2催すもよおす
To gather people and hold an event or meeting; also, to give rise to a certain feeling or state within oneself.
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N4貰うもらう
To receive something from a person.
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N4森もり
A wide area with many trees growing. Larger than a 「林」 (grove/copse).
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N1脆いもろい
Weak against force and liable to break or crumble easily. The character 「脆」conveys weakness and a tendency to fall apart. The primary use describes physical fragility, as in 「脆い氷」(fragile ice), 「脆い陶器」(delicate pottery), or 「脆い地盤」(unstable ground). Extended to abstract weakness, it appears in expressions such as 「脆い関係」(a precarious relationship) or 「脆い計画」(a shaky plan), as well as in 「涙脆い」(easily moved to tears) or 「情に脆い」(soft-hearted, easily swayed by emotion). Slightly more formal than 「壊れやすい」and used in both written and spoken registers.
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N5門もん
gate. A large door at the entrance of a house or building.
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N4, N5問題もんだい
problem. Something that requires an answer to be given.
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N4焼くやく
To apply fire to food, etc., using flames. Example:「肉を焼く」(to grill meat). The paired word is「焼ける(やける)」(to be grilled/baked).
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N4約束やくそく
To decide with another person that a certain thing will be done.
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N3, N4焼けるやける
For fire to pass through an object or for it to char, due to fire or heat. Also used to mean bread, etc., being done. The paired word is「焼く(やく)」(to grill/bake).
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N5野菜やさい
vegetable. A plant that can be eaten.
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N4優しいやさしい
kind. A manner of being considerate toward others.
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N5易しいやさしい
easy. Able to be done simply. The antonym is 「難しい」 (difficult).
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N5安いやすい
A state where the price is small. The antonym is 「高い」 (expensive).
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N5休みやすみ
A day when there is no school or work. Also, resting.
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N2, N5休むやすむ
To let the body rest. To not go to school or work.
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N2, N4痩せるやせる
To lose body weight. The antonym is 「太る」 (to gain weight).
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N5八つやっつ
eight. The number 8 when counting things.
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N1, N2野蛮やばん
Being uncivilized and rough or violent.
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N3, N5山やま
mountain. A place where the ground is raised high.
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N3, N4止むやむ
For rain or wind, etc., to stop. Example: 「雨が止む」 (the rain stops).
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N3〜N5やめるやめる
To stop doing something one had been doing. Example: 「たばこをやめる」 (to quit smoking). Also used to mean quitting a job.
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N2, N5やるやる
Do; give. The colloquial way of saying "to do." Also used to mean giving something to someone.