とは
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See also: とば
Japanese
[edit]Particle
[edit]- indicates that a word or a phrase is to be defined or explained
- (more emphatic) Synonym of と (to, “with”)
- Short for とは思わなかった (to wa omowanakatta, “did not think that ...”).
Usage notes
[edit]- This particle is often used, for example, in encyclopedias to define entries.
- When used alone with a word it denotes the meaning of "this word is defined as?" and may be translated as "about" or "What is".
See also
[edit]- 就いて (tsuite): regarding, concerning