Japanese–English dictionary

テヘラン

The capital city of Iran, the seat of Tehran County's Central District and the capital of Tehran Province. · teheran

デポジット

(banking) Money placed in a bank account, as for safekeeping or to earn interest. · depojitto

テムズ

(with the) A river in the U.S. State of Connecticut flowing 24 km (15 mi.) past New London to Long Island Sound. · temuzu

テムズ川

(with the) A river in the U.S. State of Connecticut flowing 24 km (15 mi.) past New London to Long Island Sound.

デメリット

A quality of being inadequate; a disadvantage, a fault. · demeritto

でも

But, except. · demo

デモクラシー

(uncountable) Rule by the people, especially as a form of government; either directly or through elected representatives (representative democracy). · demokurashī

テモテ

Either of two books in the New Testament (1 Timothy and 2 Timothy) which are epistles to Timothy. · temote

テモテへの手紙

Either of two books in the New Testament (1 Timothy and 2 Timothy) which are epistles to Timothy.

デモンストレーション

An event at which something will be demonstrated. · demonsutorēshon

デュース

(tennis, table tennis, volleyball) A tied game where either player can win by scoring two consecutive points. · deyūsu

デュエット

(musician group) Two musicians who perform music together. · deyuetto

デュエル

Arranged, regular combat between two private persons, often over a matter of honor. · deyueru

デュオ

(musician group) Two musicians who perform music together. · deyuo

デュプリケート

One that resembles or corresponds to another; an identical copy. · deyupurikēto

テラ

(Roman god) The Roman earth goddess, equivalent in the interpretatio graeca to Gaea. · tera

デラウェア

The first state of the United States. Capital: Dover. Largest city: Wilmington. · derawea

テラコッタ

A hard red-brown unglazed earthenware, used for pottery and building construction. · terakotta

テラコッタ色

Of the colour of terracotta.

デリー

A megacity and union territory of India, containing the national capital New Delhi. · derī

デリカ

A shop that sells cooked or prepared foods ready for serving. · derika

デリカシー

Something appealing, usually a pleasing food, especially a choice dish of a certain culture suggesting rarity and refinement. · derikashī

デリカテッセン

A shop that sells cooked or prepared foods ready for serving. · derikatessen

デリバティブ

(of a function of a single variable f(x)) The derived function of f(x): the function giving the instantaneous rate of change of f; equivalently, the function giving the slope of the line tangent to the graph of f. Written f'(x) or \frac{df}{dx} in Leibniz's notation, \dot{f}(x) in Newton's notation (the latter used particularly when the independent variable is time). · deribatibu

テリヤキ

A cooking technique used in Japanese cuisine in which foods are broiled or grilled in a sweet soy sauce marinade. · teriyaki

テリヤキソース

A sweet soy sauce marinade. · teriyakisōsu

テルグごわしゃ

A member of the Telugu ethnic group. · terugugowasha

テルグ語

A Dravidian language of India. · terugugo

テルグ語話者

A member of the Telugu ethnic group.

デルタ

The fourth letter of the modern Greek alphabet Δ, δ. · deruta

テルプシコラー

(Greek god) The goddess of dance and the dramatic chorus, and one of the Muses; the daughters of Zeus & Mnemosyne. · terupushikorā

テルペン

(organic compound) Any of a very large class of naturally occurring and synthetic organic compounds formally derived from the hydrocarbon isoprene; they include many volatile compounds used in perfume and food flavours, turpentine, the steroids, the carotene pigments and rubber. · terupen

テルミット

(chemistry) A mixture of a metal and a metal oxide capable of producing a thermite reaction, such as aluminium metal and ferric oxide; used in incendiary devices. · terumitto

デレク

A en given name. · dereku

テレサ

A en given name, the Spanish and Italian form of Theresa. · teresa

テレスコープ

A monocular optical instrument that magnifies distant objects, especially in astronomy. · teresukōpu

テレタイプ

(historical) A telegraph that automatically prints transmitted messages in letters rather than Morse code or other symbols, typically resembling a typewriter in appearance. · teretaipu

テレタイプライター

(historical) A telegraph that automatically prints transmitted messages in letters rather than Morse code or other symbols, typically resembling a typewriter in appearance. · teretaipuraitā

テレックス

A network of teletypes. · terekkusu

テレパシー

(parapsychology) The capability to communicate directly by psychic means; the sympathetic affection of one mind by the thoughts, feelings, or emotions of another at a distance, without communication through the ordinary channels of sensation. · terepashī

テレビ

(colloquial, countable, uncountable) Abbreviation of television. · terebi

テレビジョン

(colloquial, countable, uncountable) Abbreviation of television. · terebijon

テレビシリーズ

(broadcasting) A television or radio program consisting of several episodes that are broadcast at regular intervals. · terebishirīzu

テレビセット

(countable) An electronic home entertainment device equipped with a screen and a speaker for receiving television signals and displaying them in audio-visual form. · terebisetto

テレビドラマ

(informal) A Japanese television drama. · terebidorama

テレビン油

A volatile essential oil now obtained from such oleoresin of from the wood of pine trees by steam distillation; a complex mixture of monoterpenes; now used as a solvent and paint thinner. · terebin'yu

テレプロンプター

A device placed near or on a television camera that displays scrolling text, allowing a person to read a script while appearing to speak spontaneously to the camera. · terepuronputā

テレポーテーション

Any of many (mostly hypothetical or fictional) processes of moving matter from one spatial point to another without physically crossing the space in between and which are often depicted or described as happening instantaneously, and through dematerialization or gateways. · terepōtēshon

テレポート

Any of many (mostly hypothetical or fictional) processes of moving matter from one spatial point to another without physically crossing the space in between and which are often depicted or described as happening instantaneously, and through dematerialization or gateways. · terepōto

テロ

(historical) The system of fear and intimidation put into place during the Reign of Terror in Revolutionary France around 1793-94. · tero

テロリスト

A person, group, or organization that uses violent action, or the threat of violent action, to further political goals. · terorisuto

テロリズム

(historical) The system of fear and intimidation put into place during the Reign of Terror in Revolutionary France around 1793-94. · terorizumu

テロン

Theron of Akragas (died 473 BC), a tyrant of Akragas in Sicily. · teron

テン

A common surname from Chinese, sometimes romanised as Teng, notably borne by Chinese politician Deng Xiaoping. · ten

てんかん

(pathology) A medical condition in which the sufferer experiences seizures (or convulsions) and blackouts. · tenkan

デング熱

An acute febrile disease of the (sub)tropics caused by the Dengue virus, a flavivirus, transmitted by Aedes mosquitoes, and characterized by high fever, rash, headache, and severe muscle and joint pain. · dengunetsu

デンゲ熱

An acute febrile disease of the (sub)tropics caused by the Dengue virus, a flavivirus, transmitted by Aedes mosquitoes, and characterized by high fever, rash, headache, and severe muscle and joint pain.

デンタルフロス

A cord of thin filaments used to clean the gaps between the teeth. · dentarufurosu

でんでん虫

Any of very many animals (either hermaphroditic or nonhermaphroditic), of the class Gastropoda, having a coiled shell. · dendenmushi

テント

A pavilion or portable lodge consisting of skins, canvas, or some strong cloth, stretched and sustained by poles, used for sheltering people from the weather. · tento

テントウムシ

Any of the Coccinellidae family of beetles, typically having a round shape and red or yellow spotted elytra. · tentōmushi

デンバー

The capital and largest city of Colorado. · denbā

てんびん座

(zodiac constellations) A constellation of the zodiac, supposedly shaped like a set of scales. · tenbinza

テンプラ

A Japanese dish made by deep-frying vegetables, seafood, or other foods in a light batter. · tenpura

テンプレート

A physical object whose shape is used as a guide to make other objects. · tenpurēto

デンプン

(countable) Any of various starch-like substances used as a laundry stiffener. · denpun

テンポ

(music) The number of beats per minute in a piece of music; also, an indicative term denoting approximate rate of speed in written music (examples: allegro, andante) · tenpo

デンマーク

Of or pertaining to Denmark. · denmāku

デンマーク人

A person of Danish descent. · denmākujin

デンマーク語

Of or pertaining to Denmark. · denmākugo

と

Used to form nouns denoting materials or systems of objects which are used or employed in an action, or considered collectively. · to

トー

(automotive) An alignment of the wheels of a road vehicle, either positive (toe in), meaning the wheels are closer together at the front than at the back, or negative (toe out), the other way round. · tō

トークン

A piece of stamped metal or plastic, etc., used as a form of currency; a voucher that can be exchanged for goods or services. · tōkun

トーゴ

A country in West Africa. Official name: Togolese Republic. · tōgo

ドーセット

A maritime county of England, bounded by Somerset, Wiltshire, Hampshire, Devon and the English Channel. · dōsetto

トーチカ

(military) A hardened shelter, often partly buried or fully underground, designed to protect the inhabitants from falling bombs or other attacks. · tōchika

トーチランプ

A tool which projects a controlled stream of a highly flammable gas over a spark in order to produce a controlled flame. · tōchiranpu

トーテム

Any natural object or living creature that serves as an emblem of a tribe, clan or family; the representation of such an object or creature. · tōtemu

ドードー

A large, flightless bird, †Raphus cucullatus, related to the pigeon, that is now extinct (since the 1600s) and was native to Mauritius. · dōdō

ドーナツ

A deep-fried piece of dough or batter, usually mixed with various sweeteners and flavors, often made in a toroidal or ellipsoidal shape flattened sphere shape filled with jelly/jam, custard, or cream. · dōnatsu

ドーナッツ

A deep-fried piece of dough or batter, usually mixed with various sweeteners and flavors, often made in a toroidal or ellipsoidal shape flattened sphere shape filled with jelly/jam, custard, or cream. · dōnattsu

トーナメント

A series of games; either the same game played many times, or a succession of games related by a single theme; played competitively to determine a single winning team or individual. · tōnamento

トーニ

A surname transferred from the given name · tōni

ドーバー

A town, civil parish (with a town council) and major port in Kent, England, the closest point to France (OS grid ref TR3141). · dōbā

ドーパミン

(neurotransmitter, pharmaceutical drug) A monoamine C8H11NO2 that is a decarboxylated form of dopa, present in the body as a neurotransmitter and a precursor of other substances including adrenalin. · dōpamin

ドーパント

The addition of small quantities of an element (a dopant) to a semiconductor to change its characteristics. · dōpanto

ドーピング

(sports) The use of drugs to improve athletic performance. · dōpingu

トーマス

A en given name of biblical origin, popular since the 13th century. · tōmasu

ドーム

(architecture) A structural element resembling the hollow upper half of a sphere. · dōmu

ドームズデー

The day when God is expected to judge the world; the end times. · dōmuzudē

トール

(Norse mythology, and, paganism) A hammer-wielding god associated with thunder, lightning, storms, sacred groves and trees, strength, and the protection of mankind. · tōru

トーン

(language, dated) A whining style of speaking; a kind of mournful or artificial strain of voice; an affected speaking with a measured rhythm and a regular rise and fall of the voice. · tōn

ドア

(architecture) A portal of entry into a building, room, or vehicle, typically consisting of a rigid plane movable on a hinge. It may have a handle to help open and close, a latch to hold it closed, and a lock that ensures it cannot be opened without a key. · doa

ドアチャイム

A device on or adjacent to an outer door for announcing one's presence. It can be mechanical, directly sounding a bell, or a button that electrically sounds a chime or buzzer inside the building. · doachaimu

ドアノッカー

(architectural elements) A knocker mounted on a door. · doanokkā

ドアベル

A device on or adjacent to an outer door for announcing one's presence. It can be mechanical, directly sounding a bell, or a button that electrically sounds a chime or buzzer inside the building. · doaberu

ドアマット

A coarse mat at the entrance to a house, upon which one wipes one's shoes. · doamatto

ドアマン

A person who holds open the door at the entryway (entrance) to a building, summons taxicabs, and provides an element of security; in apartment buildings, he also accepts deliveries and may perform certain concierge type services. · doaman

とある

Having been determined but not specified. · toaru

トイ

Something to play with, especially as intended for use by a child. [from 16th c.] · toi

ドイツ

Of or relating to the natives or inhabitants of Germany; to people of German descent; to their cultures. · doitsu

ドイツ人

(countable) A native or inhabitant of Germany; a person of German citizenship or nationality. · doitsujin

ドイツ語

Of or relating to the natives or inhabitants of Germany; to people of German descent; to their cultures. · doitsugo

トイレ

(US, Philippines, euphemism) A room containing a public toilet: a public lavatory. · toire

トウ

A common surname from Chinese, sometimes romanised as Teng, notably borne by Chinese politician Deng Xiaoping. · tō

ドゥーチェ

(historical) The title which Italian dictator Benito Mussolini assumed during his rule (1922—1945). · dūche

ドゥーマ

A Russian legislative assembly such as the historical duma of the Russian Empire or the modern lower house of the Federal Assembly (the Russian national parliament). · dūma

トゥーラ

A city, the administrative center of Tula Oblast, Russia, 165 km south of Moscow. · tūra

トゥール

A city, the largest in the region of Centre-Val de Loire, France and the capital of Indre-et-Loire department. · tūru

トゥールーズ

The capital city of Haute-Garonne department and of the larger Occitania region, France. · tūrūzu

トゥーレ

The semi-legendary island of classical antiquity considered to represent the northernmost location in the inhabited world (the Ecumene). · tūre

トゥーロン

A city in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, and the préfecture of the département of Var, in France. · tūron

どういたしまして

A polite way of responding to thanks, by suggesting that the service is too trivial or humble to warrant thanks; you're welcome. · dōitashimashite

トゥインク

(gay slang) A young, attractive, slim man, usually having little body hair. · tuinku

ドヴォジャーク

(music) Antonín Leopold Dvořák, Czech composer · dovojāku

ドヴォルザーク

(music) Antonín Leopold Dvořák, Czech composer · dovoruzāku

ドヴォルジャーク

(music) Antonín Leopold Dvořák, Czech composer · dovorujāku

どうし

(grammar) A word that indicates an action, event, or state of being. · dōshi

どうして

(colloquial) For what reason; why. · dōshite

どうしても

Used alone to refuse to provide a full answer to a question begun with "why", usually taken as an anapodoton of the elided full phrase "Because I said so". · dōshitemo

トウシュ

(fencing) An acknowledgement of a hit. · tōshu

どうせ

Used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement. See anyhow and at least. [from 19th c.] · dōse

どうぞ

(as imperative, in response) You have my permission. · dōzo

どうぞごゆっくり

Used to wish someone enjoyment of the meal they are about to eat. · dōzogoyukkuri

どうぞご無事で

Used to wish someone a good journey.

どうぞ召し上がれ

Used to wish someone enjoyment of the meal they are about to eat.

どうでもいい！

(colloquial) A holophrastic expression used to dismiss something that the speaker doesn't care about, doesn't think important, or doesn't want to consider or discuss any further. Sometimes conceived as an ellipsis of whatever you say, implying feigned deference: whatever you say [apparently must be true]. · dōdemoii！

とうとう

In the end; at some later time, especially after a long time, a series of problems, struggles, delays or setbacks. · tōtō

どうなる

In, at or to the place (that) or a place (that). · dōnaru

ドゥブロヴニク

A city and port in southern Croatia, on the Adriatic Sea; formerly, Ragusa. · duburovuniku

どうも

A friendly, informal, casual greeting said upon someone's arrival. · dōmo

どうもありがとう

An expression of gratitude, expressing greater gratitude than thank you or thanks. · dōmoarigatō

トウモロコシの芯

The central cylindrical core of an ear of corn (maize) on which the kernels are attached in rows.

トウモロコシ畑

A field of corn (maize). · tōmorokoshibatake

どうやって

(interrogative) To what degree or extent. · dōyatte

トゥルパ

(Buddhism, mysticism) A magical creature that attains corporeal reality, having been originally merely imaginary. · turupa

どえらい、でら

To a great extent or degree. · doerai、dera

とか

Used to connect certain numbers: connecting units when they precede tens (now dated); connecting shillings to pence in a monetary quantity (now historical); connecting tens and units to hundreds, thousands etc. (now often omitted in US); to connect fractions to wholes. [from 10th c.] · toka

ドカーン

The sound of an explosion, typically seen in comic strips or heard in a light-hearted conversation. · dokān

トカゲ

(chiefly, in attributive use) Lizard skin, the skin of these reptiles. · tokage

ドカン

The sound of an explosion, typically seen in comic strips or heard in a light-hearted conversation. · dokan

とき

Any of various long-legged wading birds in the family Threskiornithidae, having long downcurved bills used to probe the mud for prey such as crustaceans. · toki

どぎつい

(euphemism) Containing material (e.g. language or film footage) that might be deemed offensive or graphic through clear and direct expressions. [from 1971] · dogitsui

どきどき

In a state of tremulous excitement, anticipation or confusion. · dokidoki

ときめき

In a state of tremulous excitement, anticipation or confusion. · tokimeki

ドキュメンタリー

A film, TV program, publication etc. which presents a social, political, scientific or historical subject in a factual or informative manner. · dokyumentarī

ドキュメンテーション

(computing, mechanical engineering) Documents that explain the operation of a particular machine or software program. · dokyumentēshon

ドキュメント

An original or official paper used as the basis, proof, or support of anything else, including any writing, book, or other instrument conveying information pertinent to such proof or support. · dokyumento

ドクトリン

(countable) A belief or tenet, especially about philosophical or theological matters. · dokutorin

ドクムギ

Any of several field weeds, such as the common corncockle (Agrostemma githago) and darnel ryegrass (Lolium temulentum). · dokumugi