間際 magiwa
magiwa
Noun
1. the point just before ...; the point of (doing); the verge (of); the eve (of)
nikkēshisūwa ōbikemagiwani ōkikuhaneagarimashita.
The Nikkei index jumped dramatically just before closing.
Noun
2. (just before the) edge
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nikkēshisūwa ōbikemagiwani ōkikuhaneagarimashita.
The Nikkei index jumped dramatically just before closing.
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magiwade
て-form: Used to connect clauses, make requests, or chain actions
1. At the last moment; On the verge of
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magiwajārimasendeshita
The polite, past negative form
1. Wasn't on the verge.; Wasn't close.
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magiwajanakattadesu
The polite, past negative form
1. Wasn't on the verge.; Wasn't close.
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magiwadeshō
Expresses probability in a polite manner ("probably…")
1. Around the time of; Likely around
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magiwadewārimasendeshita
The polite, past negative form
1. Was not on the verge.; Was not about to.
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magiwadattara
The "-tara" conditional form ("if/when…")
1. If/when on the verge of; If/when about to
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