- near; close; beside; vicinity; proximity; besides; whileword usually written using kana alone
- third persononly applies to はた
noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
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- near; close; beside; vicinity; proximity; besides; while
- third person
This word is used to indicate a physical or metaphorical closeness, proximity, or connection.
This word is used in grammar to refer to the third person.
Example sentences
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Among the people of the colonies suffering under Earth's tyranny a force emerges intending to overthrow the status quo through terrorism.
I'm afraid I can't do that. Leaving the cooker while frying is completely out of the question.
I'd get a soup plate and then slide the glass very carefully over to the edge of the table, and let the water run into the soup plate - it doesn't have to run onto the floor.