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Master authentic Japanese with famous quotes, proverbs, idioms, and onomatopoeia from manga, anime, and games. Every entry has English translation, reading, and cultural notes.
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今回は僕の勝ちだね
こんかいはぼくのかちだね
This time, the win is mine.
Marth ／ Super Smash Bros.
- Voice sample:
私はなぜここにいるのか…？
わたしはなぜここにいるのか…？
Why am I here...?
Mewtwo ／ Super Smash Bros.
- Voice sample:
こちらフォックス、これより帰還する
こちらふぉっくす、これよりきかんする
This is Fox. Returning to base.
Fox McCloud ／ Super Smash Bros.
- Voice sample:
俺には守るべき物が在る
おれにはまもるべきものがある
I have something I must protect.
Ike ／ Super Smash Bros.
- Voice sample:
マンマ・ミーア！
まんま・みーあ！
Mamma mia!
Mario ／ Super Mario
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