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希薄, 稀薄, きはく
NA-adjective
1. thin (air), weak (liquid), dilute, sparse (population), rarefied
2. lacking (enthusiasm, consideration, substance, etc.), insubstantial, deficient, tenuous (link)
高く登るにつれて、空気は希薄になる。
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のに
Particle
1. although, despite, even though, and yet
2. whereas, while
3. if only, I wish
4. in order to
若かったらよかったのに。
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なり, 形, 態
May take 'no', See なりに, Usually in kana
style, way, shape, form, appearance, state
君なりのやり方で仕事しなさい。
なり, 也
Auxiliary verb, Irregular ru verb, plain form ends with -ri, Usually in kana, Archaism, affirmative; meaning 〜だ、〜である
1. to be
See なる・1, meaning 〜にある、〜にいる; usu. なる
2. to be (location)
Suffix, indicates exact sum on a receipt, envelope, etc.
3. sum of money
死は万人に来るべきもの、すべて人は死すべきものなり。
なり
Particle
1. or something, for instance ... (though there are other suitable options)
after dictionary form verb
2. as soon as, right after
after past tense verb
3. while still, with previous state still in effect
彼は一週間前に家を出たなり帰ってこない。
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つつある
Suffix, Godan verb, See つつ・1, with -masu stem
to be doing, to be in the process of doing
その風習はすたれつつある。
まさに, 正に
Adverb, Usually in kana
1. exactly, just, precisely, really, truly, surely, certainly, without doubt
2. right (when), just (as)
also written as 将に
3. just (about to), on the point of, on the verge of, on the brink of
as まさに...べき; also written as 当に
4. really (ought to), certainly (should), naturally
あなたの電話が鳴ったときまさに出かけようとするところだった。
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まさに, 将に
Adverb, See まさに・3, Usually in kana
just (about to), on the point of, on the verge of, on the brink of