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3 exact word matches found in search 'けり'
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auxiliary verb
1. indicates recollection or realization (i.e. of hearsay or the past); can form a poetic past tense
2. indicates continuation from the past to the present
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noun
gray-headed lapwing (Microsarcops cinereus); grey-headed lapwing  (often written with kana only)
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noun
kick
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8 words found beginning with 'けり'
Most common form: ケリをつける
expression, ichidan verb
to settle; to finish; to bring to an end  (often written with kana only)
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to kick to death
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to kick back (ball, person, etc.)
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to kick in
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expression, 'ku' godan verb
to be settled; to be brought to an end  (see also: けり; often written with kana only)
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Most common form: けり飛ばす
'su' godan verb, transitive verb
to kick flying (often a person in sport, martial arts, etc.); to kick hard; to kick away
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(same as above)
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Most common form: けりがつく
expression, 'ku' godan verb
to be settled; to be brought to an end  (see also: けり; often written with kana only)
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2 words found containing 'けり' in any position
expression
handsome men have neither money nor power  (proverb)
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(same as above)
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