Meaning of せ in Japanese
Definition of せ
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(n) shallows; shoal
人生沈む瀬あれば浮かぶ瀬あるわけだから、あまりくよくよしないように。
Don't be so glum about it. Life has its ups and downs. - rapids; current; torrent
- position; place
- chance; opportunity
- (n) se (Japanese unit of area equal to 30 tsubo, ~99.174 m.sq.)
- (n) back; spine
- reverse; rear side
- height
- ridge (of a mountain)
- (n) narrowness; being cramped; being almost full
Words related to せ
- (n) Japanese andromeda (Pieris japonica); lily-of-the-valley
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(adj-na) gallant; dashing; smart
そう言えば、鯔背な男だった記憶が有るがどうしてるんだろな？
Now that you mention it, I remember he was a dashing man. I wonder how he's doing?
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(n) flattery; compliment
私達は彼女の料理にお世辞を言った。
We flattered her on her cooking.
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(exp) may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly
旅行でこのガイドブックが役に立つかもしれませんよ。
This guidebook might be of use to you on your trip.
- (n) whore
