矢
矢

dart, arrow

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やっぱり《矢っ張り》AdverbUsually kanaFreq #476
1

as expected; sure enough; just as one thought

Examples
やっぱり、あなたは私の思ったとおりの人だった。
You're just the kind of person I imagined you'd be.
2

after all (is said and done); in the end; as one would expect; in any case

Examples
やっぱり何とかやってのけたね。
You managed it after all.
北海道に行ったら、やっぱり海の幸を食べないと行った意味がないでしょう。
A trip to Hokkaido is not a trip to Hokkaido unless you try the seafood.
3

too; also; as well; likewise; (not) either

4

still; as before

Examples
私たちの家は快適ですが、やっぱり前の家がなつかしい。
Our house is nice, but I still miss the old one.
5

all the same; even so; still; nonetheless

Examples
疲れているが、やっぱり行くつもりだ。
I'm tired, but I'm going anyway.
やはり《矢張り》AdverbUsually kanaFreq #524
1

as expected; sure enough; just as one thought

Examples
欠点があるけどやはり彼が好きです。
I love him despite his faults.
「そうか。やはり私のほうが年を食ってる。私は今年で２０うんたら才だ」「いや、わかんねーよ」
"Oh? Then, as I expected, I've been around longer than you. This year I'm 20-mumble years old." "What does that tell me?"
2

after all (is said and done); in the end; as one would expect; in any case

Examples
止むを得ず訪問するのはいやだったが、やはりしないわけにはいかなかった。
I disliked the idea of the necessary call, but it had to be done.
3

too; also; as well; likewise; (not) either

4

still; as before

5

all the same; even so; still; nonetheless

Examples
彼は頭がよいがやはり嫌いだ。
He's intelligent, but I still don't like him.
矢や箭さNounFreq #3121
1

arrow

Examples
私は矢を的に当てた。
I hit the mark with the arrow.
2

wedge; chock

無理やり《無理矢理》むりやり無理遣りAdverbFreq #3385
1

forcibly; by force; against one's will

Examples
彼は無理やり残業させられた。
He was forced to work overtime.
やたら《矢鱈》Usually kanaFreq #3498
1

Adverb (fukushi); Adverb taking the 'to' particle

indiscriminately; blindly; at random; recklessly; thoughtlessly; excessively; profusely

Examples
上役にやたらにぺこぺこするな。
Don't be subservient to your boss.
彼女はやたらと靴を買う。
She buys shoes indiscriminately.
2

Adjectival nouns or quasi-adjectives (keiyodoshi)

indiscriminate; random; excessive

矢先やさきNounFreq #9828
1

arrowhead

Examples
叔父は新しい冒険的事業を始める矢先だ、と言っている。
My uncle says he's about to embark on a new business venture.
2

target of a flying arrow; brunt (of an attack)

3

the very moment (when); the point (of doing)

弓矢ゆみやきゅうし (弓矢)弓箭NounFreq #14273
1

bow and arrow

2

ゆみや only

weapon; arms

矢継ぎ早やつぎばやNoun～な Adj.～の Adj.Freq #17346
1

rapid succession (e.g. questions)

Examples
大臣は新聞記者たちからの矢継ぎ早の質問に直面しなくてはならなかった。
The minister had to face a barrage of questions from the press.
一矢いっしNounFreq #18933
1

one arrow

Examples
我が社の新製品が、ライバル会社に一矢を報いる結果となった。
This new product of ours is a serious blow to our rival company.
2

retort

櫓矢倉やぐらNounFreq #20941
1

turret; watchtower

2

high wooden stage; scaffolding

3

wooden frame (of a kotatsu)

4

Shogi

yagura; fortress

5

Archaic

weapons storehouse

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