活
かつ · katsu
Living, life
- judo art of resuscitation
Other ways to say “living” in Japanese →
high first, then falls · what is pitch accent?
Example sentences
今日の部活、楽しかったね。
きょうのぶかつ、たのしかったね。
Today's club activity was fun, wasn't it?
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この経験は、御社で活かせると考えています。
このけいけんは、おんしゃでいかせるとかんがえています。
I believe this experience can be utilized at your company.
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この部活に入ってから、体力がついた。
このぶかつにはいってから、たいりょくがついた。
Since joining this club, I've gained stamina.
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私は部活を休んで、図書館で勉強した。
わたしはぶかつをやすんで、としょかんでべんきょうした。
I skipped club activity and studied at the library.
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What does 活 mean?
Living, life. It can also mean: judo art of resuscitation.
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かつ (katsu). Pitch accent: atamadaka — high first, then falls. Press Listen above to hear it.
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