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節せつ

setsu

when, if; section; clause

Example sentence

時の副詞節(ここではwhen)は、未来のことがらを現在時制で表します。

Adverbial time clauses (here 'when') write about the future in the present tense.

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Kanji in 節

Sentences with 節

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Words with the same kanji

WordJLPTMeaning
季節N4きせつseason (in reference to weather)
節N3ふしjoint, knot (in wood or bamboo); melody, tune
節約N3せつやくeconomizing, saving
調節N2ちょうせつregulation, adjustment, control

More Grammar & Function Words words

WordMeaning
ととand
方ほうdirection, side; (in comparisons) the one that
少しもすこしも(not) at all, (not) in the least
そのうちそのうちbefore long, eventually, sooner or later
いけないいけないmust not do, bad, wrong
まあまあwell (used when making a modest or hesitant statement)
ずっとずっとfor a long time; all the time; consecutively
かなりかなりconsiderably, fairly, quite

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