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sube
noun

Alternate Written Forms:

[すべ()]
sube

English Meaning(s) for すべ

noun
  1. way; method; means

Definition and Synonyms for すべ

Measure any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
Synonyms: すべ, 対策, 打つ手, 措置, 方略, 方策, , ,
Thaumaturgy any art that invokes supernatural powers
Synonyms: すべ, まじない, まじなう, マジック, 呪い, 呪う, 呪法, 呪術, 妖術, 幻術, 方術, 法術, 神通力, , 魔法, 魔術
Expedient a means to an end
Synonyms: すべ, 便法, 捷径, 方便, 方便, 方途,
Agency how a result is obtained or an end is achieved
Synonyms: すべ, 仕方, 仕様, やり口, 手段, やり方, 方法, 方術, , 致し方, 途方
Method a way of doing something, especially a systematic way
Synonyms: すべ, なすすべ, メソッド, メソード, 仕方, 仕様, やり口, , 手口, 手段, 手法, 手立て, やり方, 方式, 方法, 方術, 方途, , 為ん術, 甲斐, 筋道, 致し方, , , 途方
Expedient not necessarily a principled or ethical one
Synonyms: すべ, 便法, 捷径, 方便, 方便, 方途,
Method implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
Synonyms: すべ, なすすべ, メソッド, メソード, 仕方, 仕様, やり口, , 手口, 手段, 手法, 手立て, やり方, 方式, 方法, 方術, 方途, , 為ん術, 甲斐, 筋道, 致し方, , , 途方

Categories すべ is a member of

Implementation the act of implementing (providing a practical means for accomplishing something)
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Know-How the (technical) knowledge and skill required to do something
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Tactical Manoeuvre a move made to gain a tactical end
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Supernaturalism a belief in forces beyond ordinary human understanding
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Agency how a result is obtained or an end is achieved
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Stroke Order Diagrams for すべ

Sample Sentences for すべ

It sounds as if the government doesn't know what to do.
I didn't have any good way of explaining it.
Though she was only twelve years old, Susan knew how to make a living.
At this distance we cannot hope to know the truth.
There is no way to confirm that he is alive.

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