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尤
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most; extremely
Examples
彼がその画家を尊敬するのはもっともだ。
He may well respect the artist.
ケンは三人のなかでもっとも速く走ります。
Ken runs fastest of the three.
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Conjunction
but then; although; though
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Adjectival nouns or quasi-adjectives (keiyodoshi); Common noun
reasonable; natural; just
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Transitive verb
to blame; to reproach; to censure; to rebuke; to reprove; to find fault; to take to task; to criticize; to criticise
Examples
先生は彼女が間違ったことを咎めた。
The teacher blamed her for the mistake.
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Transitive verb
to question (a suspect); to challenge
Examples
守衛にとがめられた。
I was challenged by a gatekeeper.
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to aggravate (an injury); to be aggravated; to get inflamed
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Intransitive verb
to prick (one's conscience)
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Expressions
you are quite right
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Polite; Adjectival nouns or quasi-adjectives (keiyodoshi); Common noun
reasonable; natural; just
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plausible; believable
Examples
君の説明はもっともらしいが、筋がちっとも通ってない。
Your explanation sounds plausible, but it just doesn't hold water.
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solemn; dignified; serious
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dignified expression; solemn expression; serious expression
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perfectly reasonable; completely natural; perfectly good (e.g. reason)