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1 exact word match found in search '臍を固める'
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expression, ichidan verb
to make up one's mind (to do something); to resolve firmly (to do something)
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8 partial word matches found in search '臍を固める'
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Most common form: へそ
noun
1. navel; belly button  (often written with kana only)
2. protrusion or depression in the middle of an object  (often written with kana only; this meaning is restricted to reading へそ, ヘソ)
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particle
1. indicates direct object of action
2. indicates subject of causative expression
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ichidan verb, transitive verb
1. to harden; to freeze; to strengthen; to solidify; to make (a fist); to tramp down (snow, dirt)  (see also: 土を固める)
2. to put together; to collect; to gather; to consolidate
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noun
1. hardening; fortifying
2. pledge; vow
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hardness; firmness  (opposite: 柔らかめ)
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Most common form: めっ
interjection (kandoushi)
no!; don't!; tsk!; used to scold small children and pets
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Most common form:
noun
1. eye; eyeball
2. eyesight; sight; vision  (see also: 目が見える)
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noun
sprout
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