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Kotomora

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Meanings

1

godan verb (-ru), transitive verb

do for someone; do a favor

usually written using kana alone

Expresses doing something for the benefit of another person, often with a nuance of condescension or doing a favor. The subject is the doer, and the action is directed toward someone else.

2

godan verb (-ru), transitive verb

take in; deceive; hoodwink

usually written using kana alone

Used when someone is tricked or taken advantage of, often in a competitive or adversarial context. The subject deceives the object.

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