somosomodeshita
1. Was/were (polite past); Used to be (polite past)
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1. Was/were (polite past); Used to be (polite past)
1. to keep within limits (e.g. spending); to restrain (e.g. emotions)
2. to hold back (e.g. an enemy); to check
1. pupil; disciple
1. in the first place; to begin with
2. after all; anyway
3. beginning; start
1. weight (e.g. paperweight); pressing down
2. keeping control; exercising authority
+ 2 additional meanings1. becoming a pupil (of); becoming an apprentice
1. deci-; 10^-1
1. It was beautiful.; It was clean.
1. It was not possible.; It was no good.
1. Was a hotel.