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3 exact word matches found in search 'さえ'
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particle
even; if only; if just; as long as; the only thing needed
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noun
1. clearness; clarity
2. skillfulness (skilfulness)
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noun
1. dice; die  (see also: 骰子; abbreviation)
2. baton (of command)  (see also: 采配; this meaning is restricted to reading さい)
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11 words found beginning with 'さえ'
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Most common form: 遮る
'ru' godan verb, transitive verb
to interrupt; to obstruct (e.g. a view, someone's way); to block (e.g. light, wind); to intercept
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expression, 'i' adjective
1. dark; dull; sullen
2. unsatisfactory; dissatisfying
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Most common form: 冴える
ichidan verb, intransitive verb
1. to be clear (of a sight, sound, colour, etc.); to be bright; to be vivid; to be crisp
2. to be clear-headed; to be alert; to be on the ball; to be wide awake
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'ru' godan verb, intransitive verb
to sing; to chirp; to twitter  (often written with kana only)
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Most common form: 差益
noun
marginal profits
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'ru' godan verb, intransitive verb
1. to be clear; to be distinct; to be precise
2. to be skillful; to be skilful; to be deft
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expression
if only (you) have; as long as (you) have; whenever (you) have
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expression
furthermore; and another thing; even as
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expression
you have only to; all you have to (do); all that's required; as long as; if only
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noun
1. chirp; twitter; warble  (often written with kana only)
2. whale tongue  (food term; often written with kana only)
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4 words found containing 'さえ' in any position
noun
antiperspirant
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expression, ichidan verb
to grasp the important points; to hit the right points
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Most common form: 壺を押さえる
(same as above)
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Most common form: 壺を押さえる
(same as above)
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