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Tom can't tie his shoes.
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ha
particle
  1. topic marker particle (pronounced わ in modern Japanese)
  2. indicates contrast with another option (stated or unstated)
  3. adds emphasis
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kutsuhimowomusubu

Potential Plain Present Indicative Negative Form

kutsuhimogamusubenai
expression, godan verb
  1. to do up one's shoelaces; to tie one's shoes; to lace up one's shoes
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kutsuhimo
noun
  1. shoelace; bootlace
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kutsu
noun
  1. shoe; shoes; boots; footwear; footgear
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himowomusubu

Potential Plain Present Indicative Negative Form

himogamusubenai
expression, godan verb
  1. to tie a string
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himo
himo
noun
  1. string; cord
  2. man who is financially dependent on a woman; gigolo; pimp (esp. ヒモ)
  3. restrictions; conditions
  4. mantle (shellfish, etc.)
  5. small intestine (beef, pork); oviduct meat (chicken)
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ga
particle
  1. indicates sentence subject (occasionally object)
  2. indicates possessive (esp. in literary expressions)
conjunction
  1. but; however; still; and
  2. regardless of; whether (or not) (after the volitional form of a verb)
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musubu

Potential Plain Present Indicative Negative Form

musubenai
godan verb, transitive verb
  1. to tie; to bind; to link
  2. to bear (fruit)
  3. to close (e.g. deal); to confirm; to conclude
  4. to connect (two distant places)
  5. to close tightly; to purse (e.g. lips)
  6. to unite (with); to ally; to join hands
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