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2 exact word matches found in search 'こうべ'
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noun
Kobe (port city near Osaka)
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noun
head
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3 words found beginning with 'こうべ'
expression, 'su' godan verb
1. to turn one's head; to look over one's shoulder; to turn around; to look back
2. to think back (on); to reminisce; to look back (on); to reflect (on)
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noun
Kobe beef  (see also: 神戸ビーフ)
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Most common form: 頭を垂れる
expression, ichidan verb
to bow one's head; to hang one's head; to droop (e.g. ears of grain)
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12 partial word matches found in search 'こうべ'
1. in this way (used for something or someone close to the speaker, including the speaker himself, or for the opinions of the speaker); thus; such  (see also: 然う, ああ, 如何; often written with kana only)
interjection (kandoushi)
2. uh... (interjection used as a verbal pause)  (often written with kana only)
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manuscript; version; draft
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noun, noun (suffix)
marquis; lord; daimyo
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noun
efficacy; benefit; efficiency; effect; result; success
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noun, noun (suffix)
1. child
2. young (animal)  (see also: )
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counter
1. counter for articles
2. counter for military units  (usu. 個)
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noun
1. carapace; shell
2. 1st in rank; grade A
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Most common form: っこ
suffix
1. doing; in such a state  (see also: 慣れっこ, ぺちゃんこ; abbreviation)
2. doing together; contest; match  (see also: 睨めっこ)
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noun
arc
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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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noun
cormorant (Phalacrocoracidae spp.)
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Most common form: べえ
auxiliary
1. word used at sentence-end (like a particle) to indicate speculation, volition or invitation  (see also: 可い; regional dialect: Kantou-ben, Touhoku-ben)
suffix
2. familiar suffix used after a personal name
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