Definition of iimasu
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(n) measuring container; measure
灯火をますの下にかくすな。
Hide not your light under a bushel. - box (seating at a theatre, etc.)
- square on a grid; cell of a grid
- square bearing block (at the top of a pillar)
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(n) trout; sea trout
彼らは川でマスを釣った。
They fished the stream for trout.
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(v5u) to say
「みんなひと休みしようぜ」とジョンは言った。
John said, "Hey guys, let's take a break." -
to call (i.e. to give a name)
この動物は日本語で何と言いますか。
What do you call this animal in Japanese?