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Definition and meaning of - たら in Japanese

たら
tara

N4

1.expressing a condition or hypothetical situation.

Conjunction, Particle

雨が降るとき、傘を持って行きます。
When it rains, I bring an umbrella.
仕事が終わった後、映画を見に行きます。
After work, I will go see a movie.
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2.when something happens, then...

Particle

彼は数学に関して優れた才能を持っています。
He has a great talent when it comes to mathematics.
今日の天気について、何か知っていますか?
Do you know anything about today's weather?
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3.suggesting or proposing an action.

Particle

なぜ行かない?(Why don't you go?)
Why don't you go?
どうして食べない?(Why not eat?)
Why not eat?
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4.expressing a strong statement or opinion.

Particle

本当に言うよ、彼女はとても優しい。
I really mean it, she is very kind.
そうだよ、彼は本当に素晴らしい人だ。
I tell you, he is truly a wonderful person.
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5.indicating a condition or assumption.

Particle

おはようございます、みなさん。
Good morning, everyone.
こんにちは、先生。
Hello, teacher.
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たら
tara

N4

1.any fish of the family Gadidae.

Noun

鱈はガジ科の魚で、タラ、ハダック、ホウボウ、アラなどを含みます。
Cod is a fish of the Gadidae family, including cod, haddock, whiting, and pollack.
鱈は主に寒冷な海で見られ、食用として広く利用されています。
Cod is mainly found in cold seas and is widely used as food.
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2.Pacific cod, specifically Gadus macrocephalus.

Noun

鱈は太平洋のタラのことです。
Cod refers to Pacific cod.
鱈は美味しい魚として知られています。
Cod is known as a delicious fish.
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3.a type of fish in the Gadidae family.

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鱈は、北半球の深い海で見られる魚です。
Cod is a fish found in deep waters of the northern hemisphere.
鱈は、白身で、料理によく使われます。
Cod has white flesh and is commonly used in cooking.
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たら多羅
tara

N4

1.a type of palm tree.

Noun

多羅は熱帯地域で見られる椰子の一種です。
Palmyra is a type of palm tree commonly found in tropical regions.
多羅の実は甘くて栄養価が高いです。
The fruit of the palmyra tree is sweet and nutritious.
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2.a type of holly with lustrous leaves.

Noun

多羅 is a type of plant known as lusterleaf holly.
多羅 is a type of plant known as lusterleaf holly.
Lusterleaf holly is the English translation of 多羅.
Lusterleaf holly is the English translation of 多羅.
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3.a silver incense dish for Buddhist statues.

Noun

仏像の前には、多羅と呼ばれる銀の香炉が置かれています。
In front of the Buddhist statue, there is a silver incense dish called "patra" placed.
多羅は、仏教の儀式や祈りの際に使用される重要な道具です。
The "patra" is an important tool used in Buddhist rituals and prayers.
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たらす垂らす
tarasu

N4

1.let liquid fall or flow.

Godan verb with 'su' ending, Transitive verb

コーヒーを垂らして机を汚した。
I spilled coffee and dirtied the desk.
涙を垂らすことなく強く立ち直った。
I stood strong without shedding a tear.
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2.hang down or dangle loosely.

Godan verb with 'su' ending, Transitive verb

彼は疲れていて、肩を垂らして座っていた。
He was tired and sitting with his shoulders slouched.
部屋の中には、干し草が垂らされていた。
Hay was hanging down inside the room.
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たらず足らず
tarazu

N4

1.slightly less than or just under.

Noun, used as a suffix

彼の成績は満点に足らずだった。
His grades fell just short of perfect.
お金が足らず、旅行に行けなかった。
I couldn't go on the trip because I didn't have enough money.
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たらふく鱈腹
tarafuku

N4

1.eating or drinking excessively until satisfied.

Adverb (fukushi)

昨日の食事は鱈腹でした。
Yesterday's meal was eaten to one's heart's content.
旅行中、美味しいものを鱈腹食べた。
During the trip, I ate delicious food to my heart's content.
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たらいまわしたらい回し
taraimawashi

N4

1.passing the buck or shifting responsibility.

Noun, Suru verb

彼はたらい回しを得意としています。
He is skilled at acrobatic barrel-rolling.
たらい回しは足を使って行います。
Acrobatic barrel-rolling is performed using the feet.
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2.passing something around in a set order.

Noun, Suru verb

会議で問題をたらい回しするのは時間の無駄です。
It's a waste of time to pass around problems in a meeting.
彼らは責任をたらい回ししているようですね。
They seem to be passing the blame around.
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3.passing the buck to avoid responsibility.

Noun, Suru verb

彼は問題をたらい回しして、責任を逃れようとした。
He tried to evade responsibility by passing off the problem to someone else.
会社での問題をたらい回しすることは許されない。
Passing off problems at work is not allowed.
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たらい
tarai

N4

1.a container used for washing or bathing.

Noun

盥にお湯を溜めて、入浴する。
Fill the tub with hot water and take a bath.
盥で手を洗ってから食事をする。
Wash your hands in the washbasin before eating.
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たらたら
taratara

N4

1.dripping or trickling slowly in small amounts.

Adverb (fukushi), Adverb taking the 'to' particle

雨がじりじりと降っています。
The rain is dripping down.
水がじりじりと流れている。
The water is trickling down.
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2.speaking or complaining non-stop in great quantity.

Adverb (fukushi), Adverb taking the 'to' particle

彼女は絶え間なく褒め言葉を言う。
She constantly gives compliments.
仕事の不満を絶え間なく聞かされる。
I am constantly hearing complaints about work.
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3.moving slowly or lazily.

Adverb (fukushi), Adverb taking the 'to' particle

彼はいつもゆっくりと歩いている。
He always walks slowly.
朝食をゆっくりと楽しむ時間が好き。
I enjoy taking my time to savor breakfast.
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たらしこむ垂らし込む
tarashikomu

N4

1.slowly drop something into a container.

Godan verb with 'mu' ending

液体を垂らし込むと、容器が満たされます。
When you drop liquid in, the container will be filled.
薬を垂らし込むと、徐々に体に吸収されます。
When you drop medicine in, it gradually gets absorbed into the body.
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たられば
tarareba

N4

1.imagining different outcomes or possibilities.

Noun, Noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'

もしもの話を楽しんで読んでいます。
I enjoy reading "what if" stories.
もしもの世界で冒険するのが好きです。
I like to adventure in a "what if" world.
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たらぼさつ多羅菩薩
tarabosatsu

N4

1.female aspect of Avalokitesvara, Tara.

Noun

多羅菩薩はアヴァローキテーシュヴァラの女性の側面である。
Tara is the female aspect of Avalokitesvara.
多羅菩薩は仏教で重要な存在とされています。
Tara is considered an important figure in Buddhism.
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2.the deity Tara in Buddhism.

Wikipedia definition

多羅菩薩は、仏教におけるタラを意味します。
Tara (Buddhism) refers to the bodhisattva Tara in Buddhism.
多羅菩薩は、慈悲と救済の象徴とされています。
Tara (Buddhism) is considered a symbol of compassion and salvation.
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たらばがにたらば蟹
tarabagani

N4

1.red king crab.

Noun

たらば蟹は、北海道やロシアなどの寒冷な海で見られる。
Red king crabs are found in cold seas such as Hokkaido and Russia.
たらば蟹は、大きな体と赤い色が特徴的なカニの一種だ。
Red king crabs are a species of crab known for their large size and red color.
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2.a species of crab known as Paralithodes camtschaticus.

Wikipedia definition

たらば蟹は、Paralithodes camtschaticusという種類のカニです。
Taraba crab is a species of crab called Paralithodes camtschaticus.
たらば蟹は、北太平洋に生息する大型のカニです。
Taraba crab is a large crab that inhabits the North Pacific Ocean.
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たらのきたらの木
taranoki

N4

1.Japanese angelica tree or devil's walking stick.

Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.), Noun

たらの木は、日本の伝統的な植物で、美しい花を咲かせます。
The devil's walking stick tree is a traditional plant in Japan that produces beautiful flowers.
たらの木は、別名「アラリア・エラタ」とも呼ばれています。
The devil's walking stick tree is also known as Aralia elata.
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2.a type of tree called Aralia elata.

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たらの木は、日本の森林に自生する樹木です。
The Aralia elata is a tree that grows naturally in Japanese forests.
たらの木は、四季折々の美しい姿が特徴です。
The Aralia elata is known for its beautiful appearance throughout the seasons.
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たらし垂らし
tarashi

N4

1.dripping or dropping liquid slowly.

Noun

雨が垂らし、地面が濡れている。
The rain is dripping, and the ground is wet.
水が垂らし、床が滑りやすい。
The water is dripping, making the floor slippery.
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たらしこむたらし込む
tarashikomu

N4

1.persuade or manipulate someone through deception.

Godan verb with 'mu' ending, Transitive verb

彼は甘い言葉で私をたらし込んで、高価な商品を買わせた。
He cajoled me with sweet words and made me buy an expensive product.
その詐欺師は、彼女をたらし込んで全財産を奪った。
The scammer deceived her and took all her money.
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たらこくちびるたらこ唇
tarako kuchibiru

N4

1.lips resembling cod roe.

Noun

彼女はたらこ唇が特徴的で、美しい。
She has distinctive full lips, which are beautiful.
たらこ唇がある人は、口紅が映える。
People with full lips look great in lipstick.
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たらば多羅葉
taraba

N4

1.lusterleaf holly in English.

Noun

多羅葉は、日本の庭園でよく見られる植物です。
Lusterleaf holly is a plant commonly seen in Japanese gardens.
多羅葉の葉は光沢があり、美しいです。
The leaves of lusterleaf holly are glossy and beautiful.
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2.pattra leaves used for writing in Ancient India.

Noun

多羅葉は古代インドで書き物に使われたパルミラの葉です。
Pattra is palmyra leaves used for writing in Ancient India.
多羅葉は文字を書くために古代インドで使用されました。
Pattra was used in Ancient India for writing characters.
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たらば鱈場
taraba

N4

1.a place where red king crabs are found.

Noun

鱈場は赤いタラのことを指します。
"鱈場 refers to red king crab."
鱈場は北海道で見られるカニです。
"鱈場 is a crab found in Hokkaido."
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たらない足らない
taranai

N4

1.lacking or not meeting the required amount.

I-adjective (keiyoushi)

お金が足らないので、新しい車を買えません。
I can't buy a new car because I don't have enough money.
時間が足らないので、宿題を終えるのが難しいです。
It's difficult to finish my homework because I don't have enough time.
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2.lacking; insufficient; not enough.

I-adjective (keiyoushi)

彼は数学が足らないので、授業でついていけない。
He can't keep up in class because he is lacking in math.
彼女は足らない理解力で、新しいコンセプトを理解できない。
She can't grasp new concepts due to her lack of understanding.
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たらいぶねたらい船
taraibune

N4

1.a traditional round boat resembling a tub.

Noun

たらい船は、伝統的な丸い舟のような船です。
Tub boat is a boat that looks like a traditional round boat.
たらい船は、古くから使われている船の一つです。
Tub boat is one of the boats that have been used since ancient times.
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たらこたら子
tarako

N4

1.salted cod roe.

Noun

たら子は、ガダス科の魚の卵、特に塩漬けのスケトウダラの卵を指します。
Tarako refers to the roe of fish from the Gadidae family, especially salted walleye pollack roe.
たら子は、塩漬けのスケトウダラの卵を指す日本語の言葉です。
Tarako is a Japanese term that refers to salted walleye pollack roe.
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たらきゅう多羅樹
tarakyuu

N4

1.a type of palm tree.

Noun

多羅樹は、熱帯地域に生育する椰子の一種です。
Palmyra is a type of palm tree that grows in tropical regions.
多羅樹の果実は、甘くて栄養価が高いと言われています。
The fruit of the palmyra tree is said to be sweet and highly nutritious.
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2.an ancient Indian unit of distance.

Noun

多羅樹は古代インドの距離単位で、約15メートルを表します。
The term "多羅樹" is an ancient Indian unit of distance, approximately equivalent to 15 meters.
多羅樹は、古代インドで使用されていた長さの単位です。
"多羅樹" is a unit of length that was used in ancient India.
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たらん
taran

N4

1.striving to become or aspiring to be.

Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.)

彼はいつも最高の友達でありたいと思っています。
He always wants to be the best friend.
私はいつも健康でありたいと努力しています。
I always strive to be healthy.
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たらり
tarari

N4

1.dripping or trickling slowly, drop by drop.

Adverb (fukushi), Adverb taking the 'to' particle

雨がじりじりと降っています。
The rain is dripping down.
水がじりじりと流れています。
The water is trickling down.
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2.hanging loosely or limply.

Adverb (fukushi), Adverb taking the 'to' particle

彼女はリンリンとした髪を持っています。
She has limp hair.
風に吹かれて、スカートがリンリン揺れた。
The skirt swayed limply in the wind.
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たらしい
tarashii

N4

1.appearing to be very.

Suffix, I-adjective (keiyoushi)

彼女はいつも華やかな服を着て、とても魅力的に見える。
She always wears glamorous clothes and looks very attractive.
その映画は特殊効果が素晴らしく、非常にリアルに見える。
The movie has amazing special effects and looks very realistic.
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たらしむ
tarashimu

N4

1.create or bring about a desired outcome.

Auxiliary verb, Nidan verb (lower class) with 'mu' ending (archaic)

彼は素晴らしい絵を作る。
He creates wonderful paintings.
私は美味しい料理を作ります。
I make delicious meals.
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たらこ
tarako

N4

1.salted cod roe used in Japanese cuisine.

Wikipedia definition

Tarako is a popular Japanese food made from salted cod roe.
Tarako is a popular Japanese food made from salted cod roe.
Have you ever tried tarako pasta? It's a delicious dish.
Have you ever tried tarako pasta? It's a delicious dish.
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たらいぶねたらい舟
taraibune

N4

1.a tub boat used for transportation.

Wikipedia definition

たらい舟は、日本の伝統的な漁船です。
Tarai Bune is a traditional Japanese fishing boat.
たらい舟は、丸い形をしています。
Tarai Bune has a round shape.
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WORD OF THE DAY

はなび

花火

hanabi

definition
たら
たら
多羅 たら
垂らす たらす
足らず たらず
鱈腹 たらふく
たらい回し たらいまわし
たらい
たらたら
垂らし込む たらしこむ
たられば
多羅菩薩 たらぼさつ
たらば蟹 たらばがに
たらの木 たらのき
垂らし たらし
たらし込む たらしこむ
たらこ唇 たらこくちびる
多羅葉 たらば
鱈場 たらば
足らない たらない
たらい船 たらいぶね
たら子 たらこ
多羅樹 たらきゅう
たらん
たらり
たらしい
たらしむ
たらこ
たらい舟 たらいぶね

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