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Zach

Reading

Kana: しん
Romaji: shin
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Definition

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Chinese "Three Stars" constellation (one of the 28 mansions)

(Astronomy, etc. term)
See also: 二十八宿 白虎 (reading びゃっこ, entry #2)

Kanji

Readings: サン、 シン、 まい.る、 まい-、 まじわる、 みつ
Meanings: nonplussed, three (in documents), going, coming, visiting, visit, be defeated, die, be madly in love, participate, take part in

Example Sentences

前記(ぜんき)参照(さんしょう)
➥See above.
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降参(こうさん)するな。
➥Don't throw in the towel.
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(かれ)降参(こうさん)した。
➥He gave in.
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(まい)ったなあ。
➥Now I'm done for.
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降参(こうさん)します。
➥I give up.
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(きみ)には(まい)るよ。
➥You got me!
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