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Grammar and points of interest
verb stem + よう
verb stem + よう
plain volitional form (let's ~) for ichidan verbs
彼はじっとすわって、できるだけ良い印象を与えようとした。
Conjugations and inflections
Words
pronoun
1. he; him2. his
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1. motionlessly (e.g. stand, wait); (be) still (じーっと is more emphatic. 凝乎と is rare.; onomatopoeic or mimetic word; often written with kana only)
2. fixedly (e.g. gaze, stare); intently (e.g. listen, think) (often written with kana only)
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Most common form: 座る
'ru' godan verb, intransitive verb
1. to sit; to squat2. to assume (a position)
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expression
as much as one can; as much as possible; if at all possible (often written with kana only)(click the word to view an additional 2 forms, examples and links)
1. good; excellent; fine; nice; pleasant; agreeable (also いい (all senses); often written with kana only)
2. sufficient (can be used to turn down an offer); ready; prepared
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ichidan verb, transitive verb
1. to give (esp. to someone of lower status); to bestow; to grant; to confer; to present; to award2. to provide; to afford; to offer; to supply
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auxiliary verb
1. indicates speculation (after the imperfective form of certain verbs and adjectives)2. indicates will
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2. to cause to become; to make (into); to turn (into) (often written with kana only)
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