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Readings
This example is used in the following reading in the Reading Corner:
びじょう
美城
とやじゅう
野獣
Beauty and the Beast
by Sasaki Ari
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Grammar and points of interest
verb volitional form + とする
verb volitional form + とする
try to do
一週間がすぎて、ベルがきゅうでんにもどろうとする時、姉たちはなみだをながして、ひきとめました。
verb stem or adjective + すぎる
verb stem or adjective + すぎる
too much
一週間がすぎて、ベルがきゅうでんにもどろうとする時、姉たちはなみだをながして、ひきとめました。
Conjugations and inflections
Names
ベル Belle (female given name)
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Words
ichidan verb, intransitive verb
1. to pass through; to pass by; to go beyond2. to pass (i.e. of time); to elapse
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Most common form: 宮殿
noun, 'no' adjective
palace(click the word to view an additional 1 form, examples and links)
Most common form: 戻る
'ru' godan verb, intransitive verb
1. to turn back (e.g. half-way)2. to return; to go back
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suffix
pluralizing suffix (esp. for people and animals; formerly honorific) (often written with kana only)(click the word to view an additional 1 form, examples and links)
Most common form: 流す
'su' godan verb, transitive verb
1. to drain; to pour; to spill; to shed (blood, tears) (see also: 涙を流す)2. to wash away
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Most common form: 引止める
ichidan verb, transitive verb
to detain; to check; to restrain(click the word to view an additional 3 forms, examples and links)
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