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adverb (fukushi)interjection (kandoushi)

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adverb (fukushi)interjection (kandoushi)

Meanings

  1. 1.

    in this way; like this; so; thus

    used for something or someone close to the speaker, including the speaker himself, or for the opinions of the speaker

    adverb (fukushi)word usually written using kanji alone
  2. 2.

    this (much); so

    adverb (fukushi)word usually written using kanji alone
  3. 3.

    uh; er; mm; well

    interjection used as a verbal pause

    interjection (kandoushi)word usually written using kanji alone

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Example sentences


Please fold the origami like this.


I was surprised when the teacher said this to me.


If you do it this way, it'll be much easier.


I do exercises like this every morning.


If you hold it like this, the luggage will feel lighter.