popular noun noun (generic) noun or participle taking the aux. verb ใใ transitive verb dated term obsolete term archaic
- construction, building
- newly built ship, new boat
- (another's) wife (usu. young)
- young, unmarried woman
- wife of a samurai or wealthy tradesman
- young prostitute who has just started working (as an assistant to an older prostitute)
popular JLPT N3 godan verb godan verb (archaic) verb (generic) transitive verb dated term suffix
- to spend (time), to pass, to lead (a life), to live
- to overdo (esp. alcohol consumption), to drink (alcohol), to carry too far, to carry to excess
- to take care of, to support
- to overdo, to do too much
- to ... without acting on it, to ... without getting involved
popular dated term noun noun (generic) colloquial
- patent
- one's specialty (party piece, etc.)
popular JLPT N1 noun noun (generic) noun or participle taking the aux. verb ใใ transitive verb dated term abbreviation hanafuda archaic
- close examination, careful investigation, close inspection, careful selection, inquiry, enquiry, scrutiny, testing
- investigation of a crime, inquiry into someone's guilt
- winner (of the most rounds, i.e. a full game)
- reciting and appreciating traditional poetry
popular dated term noun noun (generic)
- government official, public servant, civil servant
popular JLPT N4 godan verb godan verb (archaic) verb (generic) transitive verb Kansai-ben dated term suffix
- to repair, to mend, to fix, to correct (a mistake, bad habit, etc.), to put right, to restore, to straighten (e.g. a tie), to tidy up (one's hair, make-up, etc.), to revive (one's spirits)
- to change, to alter, to convert, to translate
- to put back, to put away
- to cure, to heal
- to move up, to promote
- to do over again, to redo
popular noun noun (generic) ใช adjective adjective (generic) dated term
- friendship, (on) familiar terms, intimacy
- kindness, goodwill
popular dated term noun noun (generic)
- student
- student who performs housework in exchange for meals and lodging, houseboy (attending school or university)
popular sensitive dated term usually written using kana alone noun noun (generic)
- China
popular dated term noun noun (generic)
- capture (of a suspect, criminal, etc.), arrest