つつあった
tsutsu atta
1. Was being held; Was happening
Verb
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1. Was being held; Was happening
1. thrust; stab
2. tsuki; thrust to the throat (in kendo) — explanation
3. tsuki; thrust to the chest — explanation
1. while
2. even though; despite
1. to thrust (something) into (something); to cram
2. to plunge into; to charge into
+ 4 additional meanings1. wealthy; rich
1. to poke (repeatedly, lightly); to nudge
2. to peck at (one's food); to pick at
+ 2 additional meanings