Meaning of リード in Japanese
Japanese word definition and usage
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リードJLPT 1
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Romajirīdo
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Word Senses
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- Parts of speech
- noun (common) (futsuumeishi), noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suru
- Meaning
- lead (in a game, dance, etc.); being in the lead
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- Parts of speech
- noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
- Meaning
- reed
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- Parts of speech
- Meaning
- read; reading
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Example Sentences
リード used in context
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オーボエ奏者なんかは自分にあうリードを探すより作った方が速いと、自分で作ってしまう人もいる。
Heck, with oboe players there are those who, rather than search for a reed that suits them, find it faster to make their own.
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She is leading by two meters.
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She is leading by two meters.
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向こう見ずなカーレースでは、リードをうばおうとして、かえってにっちもさっちも行かなくなる時がある。
In daredevil car races, there are moments when the drivers place themselves between the devil and the deep blue sea, trying to take the lead.
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Our team is five points ahead.
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Our team is two points ahead.
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