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Today’s Kanji
Feb 5, 2026
Today’s Words
Feb 5, 2026
N5
シャワー
Definition
shower
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N4
ほとんど
Definition
mostly, nearly, practically, well-nigh, almost invariably, all but, just about, almost
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N3
よう
Definition
to get drunk, to become intoxicated, to feel sick (e.g. in a vehicle), to become nauseated, to be elated, to be exalted, to be spellbound, to be in raptures
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N2
ミシン
Definition
sewing machine
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N1
すます
Definition
to finish, to get it over with, to conclude, to settle, to pay back, to get along (without something), to make do with (without)
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