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Word of the Day - aogu

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Word of the Day:

aogu

Pronunciation:

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Meaning:

to look up; to respect; to ask for; to drink

Japanese characters:

仰ぐ (あおぐ)

Example:

Sora o aoide shibaraku hikouki-gumo o miteita.
空を仰いで、しばらく飛行機雲を見ていた。

Translation:

I was looking up and watching the vapor trail for a while.

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