丈
たけ · dake
Only, just, merely, simply, no more than, nothing but, alone
- as much as, to the extent of, enough to
- height, stature
- length (esp. of clothing)
- all (one has), everything
- magnificence (of a waka poem, etc.)
Other ways to say “only” in Japanese →
falls on the next particle · what is pitch accent?
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冷蔵庫の食べ物は大丈夫？
れいぞうこのたべものはだいじょうぶ？
Is the food in the fridge okay?
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What does 丈 mean?
Only, just, merely, simply, no more than, nothing but, alone. It can also mean: as much as, to the extent of, enough to; height, stature; length (esp. of clothing).
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たけ (dake). Pitch accent: odaka — falls on the next particle. Press Listen above to hear it.
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JLPT N1 — advanced. See the JLPT N1 guide.
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