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1 exact word match found in search 'である'
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be; is  (see also: , であります; formal or literary copula)
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4 words found beginning with 'である'
Most common form: であるから
expression
therefore; and so; for that reason; accordingly; consequently; hence
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noun
literary form imparting a formal written nuance (with sentences ending in "de aru")  (see also: だ体)
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Most common form: 出歩く
'ku' godan verb, intransitive verb
to go out; to take a stroll; to go about
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expression
therefore; and so; for that reason; accordingly; consequently; hence
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3 words found containing 'である' in any position
irregular godan verb 'aru'
to be busy; be fully occupied
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expression
the Alpha and the Omega  (idiomatic expression)
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man is the measure of all things  (proverb)
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6 partial word matches found in search 'である'
particle
1. indicates location of action; at; in  (にて is the formal literary form)
2. indicates time of action
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auxiliary
to be  (see also: である; abbreviation; archaic)
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noun, noun (suffix)
1. coming out; going out; outflow; efflux; rising (of the sun or moon)
2. attending (work); appearing (on stage); one's turn to go on
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irregular 'ru' godan verb, intransitive verb
1. to be (usu. of inanimate objects); to exist; to live  (see also: 居る; often written with kana only)
2. to have  (often written with kana only)
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a certain ...; some ...; one ...  (often written with kana only)
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Most common form:
interjection (kandoushi)
1. Ah!; Oh!; expression of surprise, recollection, etc.
2. Hey!; used to get someone's attention
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