- to be unable to; to find difficult (unpleasant, awkward, painful) to doword usually written using kana alonesee also
- to serve two or more functions or roles simultaneously; to contain (or combine) two or more features
- to work in two or more jobs simultaneously (positions, etc.); to do alongside
- to hesitate to do something (out of consideration for others)
- to think of the future (as well as the present)
suffix; Ichidan verb
Ichidan verb; transitive verb
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- to be unable to; to find difficult (unpleasant, awkward, painful) to do
- to serve two or more functions or roles simultaneously; to contain (or combine) two or more features
- to work in two or more jobs simultaneously (positions, etc.); to do alongside
- to hesitate to do something (out of consideration for others)
- to think of the future (as well as the present)
This usage indicates that one is unable to perform a certain action or finds it challenging or uncomfortable to do so.
This usage shows that something has multiple functions, roles, or features at the same time.
This usage implies that someone is working in multiple jobs or positions at the same time.
This usage indicates hesitance to act out of consideration for others' feelings or circumstances.
This usage suggests considering not only the current situation but also thinking about future outcomes or consequences.
Wiktionary definitions (experimental)
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If you don't wear warm clothes in winter, it wouldn't be surprising if you caught a bad cold.
A new study suggests that hospital records for patients older than 65 are often incorrect, which may lead to serious treatment errors.