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Today’s Kanji
Dec 7, 2021
Today’s Words
Dec 7, 2021
N5
おす
Definition
to push, to press, to apply pressure from above, to press down, to stamp (i.e. a passport), to apply a seal, to affix (e.g. gold leaf), to press (someone for something), to urge, to compel, to influence, to overwhelm, to overpower, to repress, to pus...
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N4
かちょう
Definition
section manager, section chief
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N3
いまに
Definition
before long, even now
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N2
うちあわせ
Definition
advance arrangements, preparatory meeting, briefing session, overlap (of a coat, etc.), making something match exactly
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N1
あわす
Definition
to match (rhythm, speed, etc.), to join together, to unite, to combine, to add up, to face, to be opposite (someone), to compare, to check with, to cause to meet (e.g. an unpleasant fate), to place together, to connect, to overlap, to mix, to combine...
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