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26 exact word matches found in search 'そう'
1. so; really; seeming
2. appearing that; seeming that; looking like; having the appearance of  (after masu stem or adj-stem)
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1. left and right
2. influence; control; domination
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1. in that way (concerning the actions of the listener or concerning the ideas expressed or understood by the listener; with a neg. sentence, implies that something isn't as much as one might think); thus; such  (see also: 斯う, ああ, 如何; often written with kana only)
interjection (kandoushi)
2. so (used to express agreement with something said)  (often written with kana only)
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1. to run along; to run beside
2. to follow (a plan, etc.); to act in accordance with  (see also: 添う)
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noun
1. surname; family name
2. hereditary title (used in ancient Japan to denote rank and political standing)  (see also: ; this meaning is restricted to reading せい)
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noun, noun (suffix), counter
pair
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noun, prefix
whole; all; general; gross; entire; overall
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Most common form: 添う
1. to meet (one's expectations, etc.); to satisfy; to comply with  (see also: 沿う)
2. to accompany; to stay by one's side
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noun
1. conception; idea; thought
2. samjna (perception)  (see also: 五蘊; Buddhist term)
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noun
monk; priest
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253 words found beginning with 'そう'
interjection (kandoushi)
1. that is so; that is right; it looks to me; I am of the impression
expression
2. people say that (after plain verb, adj); it is said that; I hear that
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Most common form: 相談
consultation; discussion
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expression
that's so, isn't it
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Most common form: 装置
equipment; installation; apparatus; device; unit
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0
Most common form: 相当
'na' adjective, 'no' adjective, adverbial noun (fukushitekimeishi), 'suru' verb
1. befitting; becoming; worthy of; proportionate; in keeping with; suitable
2. considerable; substantial
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Most common form: 掃除
cleaning; sweeping; dusting; scrubbing
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Most common form: 操作
noun
1. operation; management; processing
2. manipulating to one's benefit
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Most common form: 想像
imagination; guess
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Most common form: 相互
mutual; reciprocal
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Most common form: 総合
1. synthesis; coordination; putting together; integration; composite
noun or verb acting prenominally
2. comprehensive
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11 words found containing 'そう' in any position
expression, 'na' adjective
(going) crazy; (being) close to the edge
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expression
that's true; of course; obviously  (colloquialism)
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wistful; desirous of; hungry-looking; greedy-looking
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Most common form: 帆走
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expression
improbable; unlikely  (often written with kana only)
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sleepy-looking; sleepy-sounding
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noun
treating someone to one delicious meal after the other
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Most common form: 然う然うない
expression
rare; uncommon; not often seen  (often written with kana only)
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Most common form: 可哀相に
interjection (kandoushi)
poor thing!; pour soul!; what a pity!  (often written with kana only)
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Most common form: 大ご馳走
noun
large feast; big meal  (colloquialism)
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