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We should make every effort to maintain world peace.
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Vocabulary list

watashitachi
pronoun
  1. we; us
watashi
pronoun
  1. I; me (slightly formal or feminine)
tachi
suffix
  1. pluralizing suffix (esp. for people and animals; formerly honorific)
ha
particle
  1. topic marker particle (pronounced わ in modern Japanese)
  2. indicates contrast with another option (stated or unstated)
  3. adds emphasis
sekaiheiwa
noun
  1. world peace; peace of the world
sekai
noun
  1. the world; society; the universe
  2. sphere; circle; world
no adjective
  1. world-renowned; world-famous
noun
  1. realm governed by one Buddha; space (original meaning)
heiwawotamotsu
expression, godan verb
  1. to maintain (preserve) peace
heiwa
na adjective, noun
  1. peace; harmony
wo
particle
  1. indicates direct object of action
  2. indicates subject of causative expression
  3. indicates an area traversed
  4. indicates time (period) over which action takes place
  5. indicates point of departure or separation of action
  6. indicates object of desire, like, hate, etc.
tamotsu
godan verb, transitive verb
  1. to keep; to preserve; to hold; to retain; to maintain; to sustain
godan verb, intransitive verb
  1. to last; to endure; to keep well (food); to wear well; to be durable
tameni
conjunction
  1. for; for the sake of; to one's advantage; in favor of; in favour of; on behalf of
  2. because of; as a result of
tame
noun, adverb
  1. good; advantage; benefit; welfare
  2. sake; purpose; objective; aim
  3. consequence; result; effect
  4. affecting; regarding; concerning
ni
particle
  1. at (place, time); in; on; during
  2. to (direction, state); toward; into
  3. for (purpose)
  4. because of (reason); for; with
  5. by; from
  6. as (i.e. in the role of)
  7. per; in; for; a (e.g. "once a month")
  8. and; in addition to
  9. if; although
doryoku
noun, suru verb
  1. effort; exertion; endeavour; endeavor; hard work; striving
wo
particle
  1. indicates direct object of action
  2. indicates subject of causative expression
  3. indicates an area traversed
  4. indicates time (period) over which action takes place
  5. indicates point of departure or separation of action
  6. indicates object of desire, like, hate, etc.
subeki
expression
  1. should do; ought to do
su
su verb - precursor to the modern suru
  1. to do (literary form of 為る)
beki
auxiliary
  1. should; must; that one ought to; to be done (after plain verbs)
  2. -able (passive ending)
  3. probably; likely
da
copula
  1. be; is (plain copula)
auxiliary verb
  1. did; (have) done (た after certain verb forms; indicates past or completed action)
  2. please; do (indicates light imperative)

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