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[そうろう()]
sourou
yondan verb (archaic), intransitive verb, auxiliary verb

Alternate Written Forms:

[そうろう(候ふ)]
sourou
[そうらう(候ふ)]
sourau
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[そうらう()]
sourau
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English Meaning(s) for 候

yondan verb (archaic), intransitive verb
  1. to serve (by a superior's side)
auxiliary verb, yondan verb (archaic)
  1. to be (auxiliary used in place of ある after で or に when forming a copula)
  2. to do (auxiliary used in place of ます)

Definition and Synonyms for 候

Season one of the natural periods into which the year is divided by the equinoxes and solstices or atmospheric conditions
Synonyms: セゾン, シーズン, , , 候ふ, , 季節, 時節
Season a recurrent time marked by major holidays
Synonyms: セゾン, シーズン, , , 候ふ, 季節, , , 時分, 時期, 時節, 陽気

Meanings for each kanji in 候

» climate; season; weather

Categories 候 is a member of

Period an amount of time
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