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あごひげあるだけ
てつがくしゃ
哲学者
なれぬ
The beard does not make the philosopher.
Grammar and points of interest
Conjugations and inflections
Words
2
Most common form:
chin; jaw  (often written with kana only)
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1
irregular 'ru' godan verb, intransitive verb
1. to be (usu. of inanimate objects); to exist; to live  (see also: 居る; often written with kana only)
2. to have  (often written with kana only)
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particle
1. only; just; merely; simply; no more than; nothing but; alone  (see also: しか; often written with kana only)
2. as (e.g. as soon as, as much as)  (often written with kana only)
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noun
philosopher
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2
ichidan verb, intransitive verb
1. to get used to; to grow accustomed to; to become familiar with  (esp. 慣れる)
2. to become skilled in; to become experienced at  (esp. 慣れる)
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Kanji
テツ    wisdom, philosophy   
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セツ   お to break, fold   おり opportunity; fold   おれる to break (intr), be folded, yield   
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キン   axe
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カ   ゲ   した below, under   くだ to descend   さげる to lower, to reduce   
cliff
hand
コウ   ク   くち mouth   
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ガク   まな to learn   
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シ   ス   こ child   
classroom
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small
cover; covered   
シャ   もの person, someone   
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ニチ   ジツ   sun; day   ひ    -か    
old
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