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1 exact word match found in search 'しようとする'
expression, irregular verb 'suru'
to try and do something; to attempt to do something (see also: 為る, とする)(click the word for examples and links)
35 partial word matches found in search 'しようとする'
particle, conjunction
(at the end of a phrase) notes one (of several) reasons(click the word for examples and links)
noun, 'suru' verb
trial; experimental use(click the word to view an additional 1 form, examples and links)
Most common form: 使用
noun, 'suru' verb
use; application; employment; utilization; utilisation(click the word to view an additional 1 form, examples and links)
Most common form: 枝葉
noun, 'no' adjective
1. leaves and branches; foliage2. unimportant details; inessentials; side issues (see also: 枝葉末節; esp. しよう)
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2. private business
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particle
1. indicates certainty, emphasis, contempt, request, etc. (at sentence-end)2. used when calling out to someone (after a noun)
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auxiliary verb
1. (I) will; (I) shall (on non-五段 stem, e.g. 食べる→食べよう, indicates intention)auxiliary verb
2. let's (on non-五段 stem, indicates suggestion or invitation)(click the word to view an additional 1 meaning, examples and links)
'u' godan verb, intransitive verb
1. to get drunk; to become intoxicated2. to feel sick (e.g. in a vehicle); to become nauseated
(click the word to view an additional 1 meaning and 1 form, examples and links)
auxiliary verb
1. indicates speculation (after the imperfective form of certain verbs and adjectives)2. indicates will
(click the word to view an additional 1 meaning, examples and links)
particle, conjunction
1. if; when2. and
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expression, irregular verb 'suru'
1. to try to ...; to be about to do ... (after the volitional form of verb)2. to decide to ... (after the dictionary form of verb)
(click the word to view an additional 7 meanings, useful expressions, examples and links)
2. to cause to become; to make (into); to turn (into) (often written with kana only)
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'ru' godan verb, transitive verb
to pick someone's pocket (see also: 掏摸; often written with kana only)(click the word to view an additional 1 form, examples and links)
Most common form: 擦る
'ru' godan verb, transitive verb
1. to rub; to chafe; to strike (match); to file; to frost (glass)2. to lose (e.g. a match); to forfeit; to squander one's money (e.g. through gambling, Pachinko, etc.)
(click the word to view an additional 4 forms, examples and links)
Most common form: 刷る
'ru' godan verb, transitive verb
1. to print2. to color or pattern fabric using a wooden mold
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Most common form: 素
'no' adjective, noun
1. plain; unadorned; undecorated; unadulterated; au naturelprefix
2. mere; poor (before a noun; derogatory)(click the word to view an additional 1 meaning and 1 form, examples and links)
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