The Works of Edgar Allan Poe — Volume 2 — Page 9

Vocabulary

ベッド

beddo — A bed used for sleeping.

の

no — Possessive or attributive particle linking nouns.

柱

hashira — A pillar, column, or post.

底部

teibu — The bottom part or base of something.

と

to — Particle meaning and, with, or if.

頂部

chōbu — The top part or summit of something.

も

mo — Particle meaning also, too, or even.

同じ

onaji — Same; identical in nature or quality.

よう

yō — Manner, way; used to express likeness.

に

ni — Particle indicating direction, location, or purpose.

使わ

tsukawa — Stem form of 使う; to use something.

れ

re — Passive or potential auxiliary verb suffix.

ます

masu — Polite verb ending for present or future.

しかし

shikashi — However; a conjunction indicating contrast or contradiction.

叩い

tatai — Conjunctive form of 叩く; to knock or tap.

て

te — Conjunctive particle connecting sequential or parallel actions.

みれ

mire — Conditional form of みる; to try doing.

ば

ba — Conditional particle meaning if or when.

空洞

kūdō — A hollow space or cavity inside something.

が

ga — Subject marker particle in Japanese grammar.

発見

hakken — Discovery; finding something previously unknown.

でき

deki — Stem of できる; to be able to do.

る

ru — Plain present tense verb ending in Japanese.

で

de — Particle indicating location of action or means.

は

wa — Topic marker particle highlighting the sentence subject.

ない

nai — Negation; not existing or not doing something.

です

desu — Polite copula meaning is, are, or am.

か

ka — Question marker particle placed at sentence end.

私

watashi — First-person pronoun meaning I or me.

尋ね

tazune — Stem of 尋ねる; to ask or inquire.

た

ta — Past tense auxiliary verb suffix in Japanese.

決し

kesshi — Stem of 決して; never, by no means.

そう

sō — Like that; expressing agreement or resemblance.

なり

nari — Stem of なる; to become something.

ませ

mase — Polite imperative or negative auxiliary component.

ん

n — Informal negative or explanatory sentence ending.

もし

moshi — If; introduces a conditional hypothetical statement.

物

mono — A thing, object, or physical item.

隠さ

kakusa — Stem of 隠す; to hide or conceal.

れる

reru — Passive auxiliary verb; to be done to.

際

sai — Occasion, time, or circumstance when something occurs.

十分

jūbun — Sufficient; enough in quantity or degree.

な

na — Adjectival particle linking na-adjectives to nouns.

綿

wata — Cotton; soft fibrous material used for stuffing.

詰め物

tsumemono — Stuffing or padding material placed inside objects.

その

sono — That; demonstrative adjective indicating nearby thing.

周り

mawari — Surroundings; the area around something.

置か

oka — Stem of 置く; to place or put down.

いる

iru — To exist; auxiliary indicating ongoing state.

なら

nara — Conditional particle meaning if or in that case.

それ

sore — That; pronoun referring to something previously mentioned.

我々

wareware — We; formal first-person plural pronoun.

場合

baai — Case, situation, or circumstance being considered.

音

oto — Sound or noise produced by something.

を

wo — Object marker particle indicating direct object.

立て

tate — Stem of 立てる; to make a sound or raise.

ず

zu — Classical negative form meaning without doing.

進め

susume — Stem of 進める; to advance or proceed.

なけれ

nakere — Conditional negative form meaning must do.

でし

deshi — Past polite copula component of でした.

あなた

anata — You; second-person singular pronoun in Japanese.

方

kata — Person (polite); method or way of doing.

方法

hōhō — Method, way, or means of doing something.

隠す

kakusu — To hide, conceal, or keep something secret.

こと

koto — Thing; nominalizer turning verbs into noun phrases.

可能

kanō — Possible; capable of being done or achieved.

すべて

subete — All; every single thing or person.

家具

kagu — Furniture; movable household items and furnishings.

取り除い

torinozoi — Conjunctive form of 取り除く; to remove or eliminate.

たり

tari — Lists actions as examples among others.

分解

bunkai — Disassembly; breaking something down into parts.

し

shi — Conjunctive form of する; to do.

する

suru — To do; the general-purpose action verb.

なかっ

nakatt — Past negative stem of ない; was not.

はず

hazu — Expectation; should be or supposed to be.

手紙

tegami — A letter; written message sent to someone.

薄い

usui — Thin, light, or weak in thickness or density.

螺旋状

rasen-jō — Spiral-shaped; having a helical or coiled form.

巻き物

makimono — A scroll; rolled document or decorative roll.

圧縮

asshuku — Compression; pressing something into a smaller form.

大きな

ōkina — Large, big; attributive adjective describing size.

編み針

amibari — A knitting needle used in yarn crafts.

さほど

sahodo — Not so much; not particularly or especially.

形

katachi — Shape, form, or appearance of an object.

や

ya — Particle listing items as partial examples.

大きさ

ōkisa — Size; the measurement or extent of something.

変わら

kawara — Negative stem of 変わる; to not differ or change.

もの

mono — Thing; object; also used for explanatory nuance.

例えば

tatoeba — For example; used to introduce an illustration.

椅子

isu — A chair or seat used for sitting.

横木

yokogi — A crossbar or horizontal rung of a chair.

差し込む

sashikomu — To insert or plug something into a space.

わけ

wake — Reason, meaning; indicates logical conclusion or explanation.

でしょ

desho — Probably; seeking confirmation or expressing supposition.

う

u — Volitional ending meaning let's or probably.

もちろん

mochiron — Of course; naturally or without any doubt.

あり

ari — Stem of ある; existence or having something.

以上

ijō — More than; beyond that amount or point.

まし

mashi — Past polite stem; also means relatively better.

ホテル

hoteru — A hotel; establishment providing lodging for guests.

そして

soshite — And then; connecting sentences showing continuation.

実際

jissai — In reality; actually, in practice or fact.

あらゆる

arayuru — Every, all possible kinds or types.

種類

shurui — Type, kind, or variety of something.

継ぎ目

tsugime — A seam or joint where two parts meet.

非常

hijō — Extremely; very; used to intensify descriptions.

強力

kyōryoku — Powerful, strong; having great force or effect.

顕微鏡

kenbikyō — A microscope used to magnify tiny objects.

使っ

tsukatt — Conjunctive past of 使う; to use something.

調べ

shirabe — Stem of 調べる; to investigate or examine.

最近

saikin — Recently; lately; in the near past.

荒らさ

arasa — Stem of 荒らす; to disturb or ransack.

痕跡

konseki — A trace, mark, or evidence left behind.

あれ

are — That over there; distal demonstrative pronoun.

すぐ

sugu — Immediately, soon, or right away.

錐

kiri — An awl or drill; pointed boring tool.

開け

ake — Stem of 開ける; to open or make a hole.

穴

ana — A hole, opening, or cavity in something.

粉

kona — Powder or dust; finely ground particles.

一粒

hitotsubu — A single grain or particle of something.

さえ

sae — Even; emphasizing an extreme or minimal case.

りんご

ringo — An apple; common edible fruit.

明らか

akiraka — Clear, obvious, evident to anyone observing.

見え

mie — Stem of 見える; to be visible or seen.

接着剤

setchakuzai — Adhesive or glue used to bond surfaces.

乱れ

midare — Disorder, disturbance, or disarray in arrangement.

異常

ijō — Abnormality; something unusual or out of the ordinary.

隙間

sukima — A gap, crack, or narrow space between things.

確実

kakujitsu — Certain, sure; reliably definite without doubt.

だっ

datt — Past plain copula stem; was or were.

鏡

kagami — A mirror used for reflection or examination.

板

ita — A board, plank, or flat sheet of material.

ガラス

garasu — Glass; transparent solid material used in windows.

間

aida — Between; a gap in space or time.

寝具

shingu — Bedding; items used for sleeping such as sheets.

カーテン

kāten — Curtains; fabric panels hung to cover windows.

カーペット

kāpetto — A carpet; floor covering made of woven fabric.

思い

omoi — Thought, feeling, or strong emotional sentiment.