Components
MY AVERAGE MASTERY
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1 exact word match found in search '然う斯う'
this and that; one thing or another  (often written with kana only)
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7 partial word matches found in search '然う斯う'
suffix
-like  (often as 〜然とする)
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1
so; like that; in that way  (archaic)
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interjection (kandoushi)
1. like that; as such  (archaic)
2. yeah; uh-huh
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Most common form: そう
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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auxiliary verb
1. indicates speculation  (after the imperfective form of certain verbs and adjectives)
2. indicates will
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noun
cormorant (Phalacrocoracidae spp.)
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Most common form: こう
1. in this way (used for something or someone close to the speaker, including the speaker himself, or for the opinions of the speaker); thus; such  (see also: 然う, ああ, 如何; often written with kana only)
interjection (kandoushi)
2. uh... (interjection used as a verbal pause)  (often written with kana only)
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