Meanings
Readings
Common Words
first of all; at once; right away
for now; for the time being; tentatively
anyway; at least
purposely (of something needless, unexpected or seemingly counterproductive, etc.); daringly (doing something); deliberately; intentionally
Used with neg. verb
not necessarily; not particularly; not especially
Archaic; Used with neg. verb
definitely not
fleeting; transient; short-lived; momentary; ephemeral; fickle; vain
empty (dream, etc.); mere (hope); faint (possibility)
brave; courageous; gallant; valiant; heroic
resolute; determined; bold
decisive action; going through with; daring to do; carrying out
disappointing (end, result, etc.); sad; miserable; tragic; fleeting; transient
'taru' adjective
boldly; bravely; resolutely; determinedly
daring and resolute; having dauntless courage
to despair of; to see the vanity of
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