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勾
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slope; incline; gradient; grade; pitch
Examples
屋根の勾配をどうするか決めるのはとても重要です。
It is very important to decide what to do about the slope of the roof.
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Mathematics
slope (of a linear function)
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Mathematics; Physics
gradient (vector calculus)
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Archeology
magatama; comma-shaped bead from prehistoric Japan, usually made of jade
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arrest; custody; apprehending; abduction
Examples
しかし城にたどりつくなり、近衛兵を率いた人によって、わたしはこの牢獄に勾引されてしまった。
However, when I finally reached the castle I was thrown into this prison by the commander of the imperial guard.
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Rare term
three sides of right triangle (minor cathetus, major cathetus and hypotenuse)
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steep slope
Examples
山越えの道は狭く、しかも急勾配だった。
The road across the mountain was narrow, and what's more, it was a steep slope.
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Archaic
large jewel; string of jewels
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Yasakani no Magatama (the grand jewel or string of jewels; one of the three Imperial regalia)
