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Grade 2JLPT N3

hit, right, appropriate, himself

6 strokes · frequency rank #91

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トウ
Kun
あ.たる、あ.たり、あ.てる、あ.て、まさ.に、まさ.にべし

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Common words

  1. とうしょbeginning; start; outset1
    • The meeting was held as intended at the outset.

    • At first only a few people protested, but now they're all coming out of the woodwork.

    • Or that was the idea.

  2. とうきょくauthorities; relevant authorities; authorities concerned2
    • It is necessary to obtain the sanction of the authorities to enter this building.

    • The authorities have been hiding the facts from the public.

    • The authorities started going into the case.

  3. とうじat that time; in those days3
    • We would play baseball after school in those days.

    • I was a baby in those days.

    • I was a high school student at that time.

  4. とうせんbeing elected4
    • The candidate whom I cast a vote for was elected.

    • Her election is in the bag.

    • He won the election by a large majority.

  5. とうめんcurrent; urgent; pressing; impending5
    • You should play along with him for the time being.

    • The problem before us today is not a new one.

    • The project is well-planned and interesting, but its immediate impact on the bottom line is not considered substantial.

  6. たんとうbeing in charge (of an area of responsibility); being responsible (for a work role, etc.)6
    • John covers the Kanto area and Taro covers the Kansai area.

    • I am in charge of this.

    • He is the minister responsible for the environment.

  7. ほんとうtruth; reality; actuality; fact7
    • The bad news is unfortunately true.

    • Is that true?

    • Oh no, really?

  8. とうぜんnatural; right; proper; just8
    • It is only natural that he be proud of his son.

    • In the collision with a Volvo, our car naturally got the worst of it.

    • Naturally.

  9. そうとうcorresponding to (in meaning, function, etc.); being equivalent to9
    • Ten years is a long time.

    • The place is very much built up now.

    • Do you know the French equivalent of the word?

  10. たんとうしゃperson in charge (of an area of work, etc.); person responsible; contact (person)10
    • The firm has added 25 new associates to work on mergers and other deals.

    • I'll transfer you to the right person.

    • I don't know this system, but the man in charge will explain.

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