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Word of the Day - hashagu

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Word of the Day:

hashagu

Pronunciation:

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Meaning:

to make merry; to frolic; to romp about

Japanese characters:

はしゃぐ

Example:

Tanjoubi datta node, otouto wa asa kara hashaideita.
誕生日だったので、弟は朝からはしゃいでいた。

Translation:

My brother was in jolly spirits from the morning, since it was his birthday.

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