Jiten beta

indicates possessive ; nominalizes verbs and adjectives ; substitutes for "ga" in subordinate phrases ; (at sentence-end, falling tone) indicates a confident conclusion ; (at sentence-end) indicates emotional emphasis ; (at sentence-end, rising tone) indicates question

こと

x16 | Rank #13

thing; matter ; incident; occurrence; event; something serious; trouble; crisis ; circumstances; situation; state of affairs ; work; business; affair ; after an inflectable word, creates a noun phrase indicating something the speaker does not feel close to ; nominalizing suffix ; pretending to ...; playing make-believe ... ; alias; also known as; otherwise known as; or ; necessity; need ; you should ...; I advise that you ...; it's important to ...

とがめ

x1 | Rank #9,030

blame; censure; rebuke; reproof

は

x48 | Rank #2

indicates sentence topic ; indicates contrast with another option (stated or unstated) ; adds emphasis

ない

x3 | Rank #35

nonexistent; not being (there) ; unowned; not had; unpossessed ; unique ; not; impossible; won't happen ; not ; to not be; to have not

お礼(れい)

x2 | Rank #1,442

thanks; gratitude ; manners; etiquette ; bow ; reward; gift ; ceremony; ritual

を

x66 | Rank #3

indicates direct object of action ; indicates subject of causative expression ; indicates an area traversed ; indicates time (period) over which action takes place ; indicates point of departure or separation of action ; indicates object of desire, like, hate, etc.

言(い)う

x5 | Rank #50

to say; to utter; to declare ; to name; to call ; to go (e.g. "the alarm went ping"); to make a noise

ような

x3 | Rank #101

like; similar to ; (I) think (that); (I) have a feeling (that) ; feels like; feels similar to; feels as if

じゃない

x1 | Rank #46

is not; am not; are not ; isn't it?

よ

x7 | Rank #11

hey; you ; hey ; hey; hold on ; yo; hey

そういえば

x3 | Rank #573

now that you mention it; come to think of it; that reminds me; on that subject; speaking of which

貧(ひん)民(みん)街(がい)

x1 | Rank #35,778

slum

ため

x4 | Rank #193

good; advantage; benefit; welfare ; sake; purpose; objective; aim ; consequence; result; effect ; affecting; regarding; concerning

政(せい)策(さく)

x1 | Rank #15,785

political measures; policy

テオドール

x2 | Rank #24,534

Theodore

殿(でん)下(か)

x28 | Rank #2,179

Your Highness; His Highness; Her Highness

主(しゅ)導(どう)

x1 | Rank #19,681

leadership; initiative; spearhead

で

x29 | Rank #25

without doing ...

進(すす)める

x1 | Rank #1,653

to advance; to move forward; to put (a clock, watch) forward ; to carry forward (plans, work, etc.); to proceed with; to make progress in; to further; to advance; to hasten; to speed up ; to raise; to elevate; to promote; to develop; to stimulate (e.g. one's appetite)

に

x57 | Rank #5

at (place, time); in; on; during ; to (direction, state); toward; into ; for (purpose) ; because of (reason); for; with ; by; from ; as (i.e. in the role of) ; per; in; for; a (e.g. "once a month") ; and; in addition to ; if; although

なる

x4 | Rank #44

to become; to get; to grow; to turn; to reach; to attain ; to result in; to turn out; to end up; to prove (to be) ; to consist of; to be composed of; to be made up of ; to be completed; to be realized; to succeed; to be attained; to be accomplished ; to change (into); to turn (into); to transform ; to come (to do); to begin (to do); to grow (to do) ; to come to; to amount to; to add up to; to make ; to play (the part of); to act as ; to be used for; to be useful for; to serve as ; to be promoted

そう

x5 | Rank #1,811

koto (13-stringed Japanese zither) ; stringed instrument ; zheng (Chinese zither); guzheng

です

x21 | Rank #19

be; is

ね

x12 | Rank #14

right?; isn't it?; doesn't it?; don't you?; don't you think? ; hey; say; listen; look; come on ; you know; you see; I must say; I should think ; will you?; please ; so, ...; well, ...; you see, ...; you understand? ; I'm not sure if ...; I have my doubts about whether ...

兄(あに)

x2 | Rank #601

older brother; elder brother ; brother-in-law (spouse's older brother or older sister's husband)

上(うえ)

x2 | Rank #176

above; over; up ; top; summit; upper part; head (e.g. of a staircase) ; surface; on (top of) ; the above (in a piece of writing); earlier part ; superior; better; higher (position, rank, etc.); upper (class) ; elder; older; senior ; with respect to ...; in terms of; as far as ... is concerned; when (e.g. drunk) ; besides ...; in addition to ...; on top of ...; as well as ... ; after ...; upon ...; on ...; with (e.g. full awareness); as a result of ... ; since ...; now that ...; because ...

が

x70 | Rank #4

indicates the subject of a sentence ; indicates possession ; but; however; (and) yet; though; although; while ; and ; used after an introductory remark or explanation ; regardless of ...; whether ... (or not); no matter ... ; indicates a desire or hope ; softens a statement ; indicates doubt ; indicates scorn

僕(ぼく)

x1 | Rank #74

I; me ; you ; manservant

どうか

x1 | Rank #1,409

assimilation; absorption ; adaptation ; assimilation; anabolism ; assimilation (phonology)

って

x1 | Rank #15

you said; he said; she said; they said ; even if ; do you seriously think that ; I already told you; you should know by now that; of course ; the said ...; said ... ; says that ... ; I hear that ... ; as for the term ... ; as for ...

それ

x7 | Rank #26

that; it ; then; that point (in time); that time ; there ; you

つまり

x1 | Rank #404

that is to say; that is; in other words; I mean; that (this, it) means ; in short; in brief; to sum up; ultimately; in the end; in the long run; when all is said and done; what it all comes down to; when you get right down to it; basically ; clogging; obstruction; stuffing; (degree of) blockage ; shrinkage ; end; conclusion ; dead end; corner ; distress; being at the end of one's rope

二人(ふたり)

x1 | Rank #284

two persons; two people; pair; couple

する

x12 | Rank #18

to do; to carry out; to perform ; to cause to become; to make (into); to turn (into) ; to serve as; to act as; to work as ; to wear (clothes, a facial expression, etc.) ; to judge as being; to view as being; to think of as; to treat as; to use as ; to decide on; to choose ; to be sensed (of a smell, noise, etc.) ; to be (in a state, condition, etc.) ; to be worth; to cost ; to pass (of time); to elapse

という

x5 | Rank #61

called; named; that says; that ; as many as; as much as ; all ...; every single ...

ですか

x7 | Rank #87

indicates question

まあ

x2 | Rank #145

just (e.g. "just wait here"); come now; now, now ; tolerably; passably; moderately; reasonably; fairly; rather; somewhat ; well...; I think...; it would seem...; you might say...; Hmmm, I guess so... ; oh!; oh dear!; oh, my!; wow!; goodness gracious!; good heavens!

かな

x2 | Rank #238

I wonder ; should I?; is it? ; I wish that; I hope that

わざわざ

x1 | Rank #984

expressly; especially; specially; taking the trouble (to do); going to the trouble of (doing); going out of one's way (to do) ; intentionally; deliberately; on purpose

そんな

x4 | Rank #64

such; that sort of; that kind of; like that ; no way!; never!

来(く)る

x4 | Rank #90

to come (spatially or temporally); to approach; to arrive ; to come back; to do ... and come back ; to come to be; to become; to get; to grow; to continue ; to come from; to be caused by; to derive from ; to come to (e.g. "when it comes to spinach ...")

くる

x4 | Rank #63

わけじゃない

x1 | Rank #3,025

it does not mean that ...; I don't mean that ...; it is not the case that

よね

x1 | Rank #126

isn't that right?

実(じつ)は

x3 | Rank #449

as a matter of fact; by the way; to tell you the truth; to be honest; frankly

１(ひと)つ

x5 | Rank #780

one ; for one thing ; only ; (not) even ; just (e.g. "just try it") ; some kind of; one type of

お願(ねが)い

x4 | Rank #287

request; favour (to ask); wish ; please

ある

x9 | Rank #36

to be; to exist; to live ; to have ; to be located ; to be equipped with ; to happen; to come about

これ

x5 | Rank #33

this; this one ; this person ; now; this point (in time) ; here ; used to stress the subject of a sentence ; I; me

君(くん)

x1 | Rank #107

Mr; master; boy ; Ms; miss ; sir; madam

ために

x3 | Rank #169

for; for the sake of; to one's advantage; in favor of; in favour of; on behalf of ; because of; as a result of

も

x31 | Rank #7

too; also; in addition; as well; (not) either (in a negative sentence) ; both A and B; A as well as B; neither A nor B (in a negative sentence) ; even; as much as; as many as; as far as; as long as; no less than; no fewer than ; even if; even though; although; in spite of ; further; more; again; another; the other

必(ひつ)要(よう)

x1 | Rank #293

necessary; needed; essential; indispensable ; necessity; need; requirement

なの

x2 | Rank #97

that's the way it is; yes ; is that so?; is it?

どうしよう

x1 | Rank #905

what to do

義(ぎ)理(り)の姉(あね)

x1 | Rank #59,001

one's sister-in-law; stepsister (elder)

何(なに)

x9 | Rank #31

what ; you-know-what; that thing ; whatsit; whachamacallit; what's-his-name; what's-her-name ; penis; (one's) thing; dick ; (not) at all; (not) in the slightest ; what?; huh? ; hey!; come on! ; oh, no (it's fine); why (it's nothing); oh (certainly not)

か

x20 | Rank #9

indicates a question ; or; whether or not ; some- (e.g. something, someone) ; hmm; huh ; very ; -al; -ial; -ic; -ical; -ish; -y ; in that way

分(わ)かる

x6 | Rank #136

to understand; to comprehend; to grasp; to see; to get; to follow ; to become clear; to be known; to be discovered; to be realized; to be realised; to be found out ; I know!; I think so too!

準(じゅん)備(び)

x1 | Rank #604

preparation; arrangements; getting ready; provision; setup; reserving

整(ととの)う

x1 | Rank #4,480

to be ready; to be prepared; to be arranged ; to be in order; to be put in order; to be well-ordered; to be well-proportioned; to be harmonious ; to be adjusted; to be regulated; to be refined (e.g. of a face) ; to be settled (e.g. treaty, contract); to be completed

じゃあ

x1 | Rank #116

then; well; so; well then

行(い)く

x4 | Rank #83

to go; to move (towards); to head (towards); to leave (for) ; to move through; to travel across; to walk along (e.g. a road) ; to go (well, badly, etc.); to proceed; to turn out; to get along ; to do (in a particular way); to go (with; a choice); to try ; to pass (of time, seasons, etc.); to go by ; to stream; to flow ; to die; to pass away ; to reach (a stage, extent, age, etc.); to get to; to go (so far as ...) ; to reach (of information, instructions, wind, etc.); to arrive ; to continue ...; to go on ...; to (progress) steadily; to gradually ...; to progressively ...

わ

x9 | Rank #52

indicates emotion or admiration ; indicates emphasis ; I; me ; wah! ; boo!

はい

x5 | Rank #51

yes; that is correct ; understood; I see; OK; okay ; present; here ; pardon?; what's that?; come again? ; now; here; here you go ; giddy-up; giddap

こよる

x1 | Rank #94,733

Koyoru

国(くに)

x1 | Rank #411

country; state ; region ; national government; central government ; home (i.e. hometown, home country) ; province (of Japan) ; land; earth

より

x4 | Rank #152

than ; rather than; instead of; over; above ; from; out of; since; at; on (and after) ; except; but; other than ; more

親(しん)書(しょ)

x1 | Rank #43,749

official letter (from the Emperor, Prime Minister, etc.); personal message ; handwritten letter; autograph letter

届(とど)く

x2 | Rank #1,027

to reach; to touch; to get to; to carry (of sound) ; to be delivered; to arrive ; to be attentive; to be scrupulous; to be thorough ; to be realized (of a desire); to be fulfilled; to get through (to someone); to be appreciated; to make an impression

はぁ

x8 | Rank #146

yes; indeed; well ; ha! ; what?; huh? ; sigh

入(い)れる

x2 | Rank #334

to put in; to let in; to take in; to bring in; to insert; to install (e.g. software); to set (a jewel, etc.); to ink in (e.g. tattoo) ; to admit; to accept; to employ; to hire ; to accept; to comply; to grant; to adopt (a policy, etc.); to take (advice, etc.); to listen to; to pay attention to ; to include ; to pay (one's rent, etc.) ; to cast (a vote) ; to make (tea, coffee, etc.) ; to turn on (a switch, etc.) ; to send (a fax); to call

ご機(き)嫌(げん)

x1 | Rank #6,151

humour; humor; temper; mood; spirits ; safety; health; well-being; one's situation ; in a good mood; in high spirits; happy; cheery; merry; chipper

よう

x4 | Rank #1,602

counter for leaves, pieces of paper, etc. ; counter for boats

にもかかわらず

x1 | Rank #4,537

in spite of; despite; although ; nonetheless; nevertheless; but; (and) yet

お時(じ)間(かん)

x1 | Rank #6,285

(your) time

頂(いただ)く

x1 | Rank #1,009

to receive; to get; to accept; to take; to buy ; to eat; to drink ; to be crowned with; to wear (on one's head); to have (on top) ; to have (as one's leader); to live under (a ruler); to install (a president) ; to get someone to do something

申(もう)し上(あ)げる

x2 | Rank #3,002

to say; to tell; to state; to express; to offer; to extend (greetings, congratulations, etc.) ; to do

一(いっ)体(たい)

x2 | Rank #436

(what) the heck; (why) in the world; (who) on earth ; one object; one body; unity ; one form; one style ; one Buddhist image (or carving, etc.) ; generally; in general

どんな

x2 | Rank #290

what kind of; what sort of; what ; no matter what (kind of); whatever; any; all

用(よう)件(けん)

x2 | Rank #5,878

business; thing to be done; something that should be performed; information that should be conveyed

だ

x19 | Rank #8

be; is

婚(こん)約(やく)者(しゃ)

x2 | Rank #4,728

fiance; fiancee

顔(かお)

x3 | Rank #120

face; visage ; look; expression; countenance ; honor; honour; face ; influence; notoriety

見(み)る

x2 | Rank #88

to see; to look; to watch; to view; to observe ; to examine; to look over; to assess; to check; to judge ; to look after; to attend to; to take care of; to keep an eye on ; to experience; to meet with (misfortune, success, etc.) ; to try ...; to have a go at ...; to give ... a try ; to see (that) ...; to find (that) ...

だけ

x5 | Rank #45

only; just; merely; simply; no more than; nothing but; alone ; as much as; to the extent of; enough to

緊(きん)張(ちょう)

x2 | Rank #1,430

tension; strain; nervousness; stress ; tensions (between countries, groups, etc.) ; tonus; muscle tone

ようだ

x1 | Rank #341

it seems that ...; it appears that ... ; is like ...; is similar to ...

離(り)宮(きゅう)

x4 | Rank #20,582

imperial villa; royal villa; detached palace

お部屋(へや)

x6 | Rank #4,511

room ; apartment; flat

できる

x2 | Rank #100

to be able to do; to be possible; to be permitted (to do) ; to be good at; to do well; to be proficient (in); to be capable ; to come into existence; to form; to appear; to come up (of a matter); to be born; to make (a friend); to get (a girlfriend, free time, etc.) ; to be made; to be built; to be constructed; to be formed; to be established; to be set up ; to be finished; to be completed; to be done; to be ready ; to grow (of a crop); to be produced ; to be mature and well-balanced; to be of fine character ; to be by nature; to be born ... ; to become (sexually) involved (with); to become intimate (with); to take up (with someone) ; to get pregnant

もし

x1 | Rank #388

if; in case; supposing

よろしければ

x1 | Rank #8,560

if you please; if you don't mind; when you're ready; if you want; if that's alright with you

これから

x1 | Rank #329

from now on; after this; in the future; in future ; from here; from this point

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