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Word of the Day - hakaru

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Word of the Day:

hakaru

Pronunciation:

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Meaning:

to measure; to gauge; to weigh

Japanese characters:

計る (はかる)

Example:

Netsu ga aru mitai datta node, taion o hakatte mita.
熱があるみたいだったので、体温を計ってみた。

Translation:

I felt like I had a fever, I took my temperature.

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