Meaning of 詰まり in Japanese
Japanese word definition and usage
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詰まり, 詰りJLPT 3
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Kana Readingつまり
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Romajitsumari
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Word Senses
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- Parts of speech
- adverb (fukushi)
- Meaning
- that is to say; that is; in other words; I mean
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- Parts of speech
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- in short; in brief; to sum up; ultimately; in the end; in the long run; when all is said and done; what it all comes down to; when you get right down to it
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- Parts of speech
- noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
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- clogging; obstruction; stuffing; (degree of) blockage
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- shrinkage
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- end; conclusion
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- dead end; corner
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- Parts of speech
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- distress; being at the end of one's rope
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Example Sentences
詰まり, 詰り, つまり used in context
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In a progressive tense sentence it becomes the -ing form verb, that is the present participle.
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By means of a super high-pressure water spray practically all the sediment is removed.
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光源、つまり光の向きだな、それと陰影とかにも気をつけて、できるだけ正確に手元にあるクロッキー帳に書き取っていくだけ。
Light source, that is what direction the light is facing, also take care with shadowing. Just copy down into the sketch book you have at hand as accurately as possible.
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つまり、いくつかの銃は、暴発（例えば落とされた時）を防ぐために優れた安全機構を持っていますがそうでない銃も多いのです。
In short some guns have excellent security systems to prevent accidental firing (e.g. when dropped), others don't.
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That is, total exhaustion. Body and soul completely knackered.
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In other words, he's saying to use the flower vase in place of the urine bottle?
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Kanji found in this word
packed, close, pressed, reprove, rebuke, blame
On: キツ, キチ
Kun: つ.める, つ.め, -づ.め, つ.まる, つ.む
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