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Zach

決る

抉る、 刳る、 杓る

Readings

Kana: しゃくる、さくる
Romaji: shakuru, sakuru
Kana
Romaji

Definitions

v5r
vt
1

to dig out; to gouge out; to hollow out

Note: word usually written using kana alone
2

to scoop; to ladle; to bail

3

to jerk (one's chin)

Kanji

Readings: ケツ、 き.める、 -ぎ.め、 き.まる、 さ.く
Meanings: decide, fix, agree upon, appoint
Readings: ケツ、 えぐ.る、 こじ.る、 くじ.る
Meanings: gouge, hollow out, bore, pry
Readings: コ、 く.る、 えぐ.る
Meanings: clear, serene, cold
Readings: シャク、 チョウ、 テキ、 ヒョウ、 ひしゃく
Meanings: ladle, scoop

Example Sentence

青春期(せいしゅんき)がどのくらい(なが)(つづ)くかは生物学的(せいぶつがくてき)要因(よういん)によって(きま)る。
➥How long adolescence continues is determined by biological factors.
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