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1 exact word match found in search '八方'
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noun
1. all sides; the four cardinal directions and the four ordinal directions
2. large hanging lantern  (see also: 八方行灯)
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11 words found beginning with '八方'
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noun
all doors closed; blocked in every direction; cornered
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noun
1. everybody's friend; person who is affable to everybody  (oft. used derogatively)
2. flawlessly beautiful woman; flawless beauty
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to the satisfaction of all parties; all sides being happy and satisfied  (yojijukugo)
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expression, 'su' godan verb
to try all possible means
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Most common form: 八方丸くおさまる
expression, 'ru' godan verb
to find a solution (after struggle)
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full of holes (e.g. argument); vulnerable to any kind of attack (or criticism, etc.)
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noun
large hanging paper lantern  (see also: 八間)
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noun
staring at or watching all sides
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Most common form: 八方塞がり
noun
all doors closed; blocked in every direction; cornered
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expression, 'ru' godan verb
to find a solution (after struggle)
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