Vocab Info

N1 Noun

ねたmaterial, joke material, contents, proof, topping of nigiri sushi

    Dictionary Definition

    Common
    1. Noun

      1.

      material (for a story, article, etc.), information, news item

      from the inversion of たね,

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    2. Noun

      2.

      joke, jest, (comedy) routine, made-up story, material

    3. Noun

      3.

      proof, evidence

    4. Noun

      4.

      (magician's) trick, secret

    5. Noun

      5.

      ingredients (esp. for sushi)

      Food, cooking,

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    6. Noun

      6.

    All Forms

    ねたネタ

    Details

    • Pitch Accent

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    Examples

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      寿司(すし)ネタ(なか)(なに)一番(いちばん)()きですか?

      What's your favorite topping for nigiri?

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      マジシャンがネタ()かすわけがありません。

      There's no way a magician would reveal his tricks.

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      刑事(けいじ):「こっちにはネタがあるんだ!白状(はくじょう)しろ!」

      Detective: 'We've got the proof! Just confess!'

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      小説(しょうせつ)ネタ(さが)しを()ねて、過去(かこ)日記(にっき)()(かえ)(こと)にしました。

      I decided to reread my old diaries to find material for my novel.

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      (わら)芸人(げいにん)仕事(しごと)のほとんどは、(わら)いを()れるネタ必死(ひっし)(かんが)えることだ。

      A comedian's job is mostly about racking their brain for joke material that will get laughs.

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