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痩せ

瘠せ

Reading

Kana: やせ
Romaji: yase
Kana
Romaji

Definitions

1

emaciation; extreme thinness

Note: word usually written using kana alone
See also: 痩せる (reading やせる, entry #1)
2

lean person

Kanji

Readings: ソウ、 チュウ、 シュウ、 シュ、 や.せる
Meaning: get thin
Readings: セキ、 ジャク、 やせ.る
Meanings: get thin, lose weight, become sterile

Example Sentences

(すこ)しやせました。
➥I've lost a little weight.
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とてもやせた土地(とち)でした。
➥It was a very hungry soil.
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(わか)(ころ)はやせていたんだよ。
➥I used to be thin when I was young.
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(きゅう)にやせだしました。
➥I've suddenly lost weight.
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うちの(まえ)のやせ(いぬ)陰弁慶(かげべんけい)
➥Every dog is a lion at home.
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(かれ)はオオカミのように()せた。
➥He is as lean as a wolf.
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