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N1 Noun

(みき)(tree) trunk, (arrow) shaft, (tool) handle, backbone, base

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      (tree) trunk, (arrow) shaft, (tool) handle, backbone, base

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    幹 【みき】幹 【かん】

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      樹齢(じゅれい)のある()(みき)はとても(ふと)いです。

      The trunk of an old tree is very thick. {(tree) trunk, (arrow) shaft, (tool) handle, backbone, base}

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      ()(みき)(ささ)え、(みき)(えだ)()(はな)(ささ)えている。

      The root supports the trunk, and the trunk supports the branches, leaves, and flowers. {(tree) trunk, (arrow) shaft, (tool) handle, backbone, base}

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      来年度(らいねんど)(みき)となる企画(きかく)優秀(ゆうしゅう)社員(しゃいん)(まか)せる(こと)にしました。

      We have decided to entrust the planning that will serve as the backbone for the next fiscal year to our outstanding employees. {(tree) trunk, (arrow) shaft, (tool) handle, backbone, base}

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      (みき)のしっかりとした計画(けいかく)でないと、計画(けいかく)実行(じっこう)(うつ)すことは出来(でき)ない。

      Without a solid and firm plan, like the trunk of a tree, it is impossible to put the plan into action. {(tree) trunk, (arrow) shaft, (tool) handle, backbone, base}

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      先生(せんせい):「大丈夫(だいじょうぶ)?」生徒(せいと):「()(のぼ)りをしていたら(みき)(すべ)って()ちただけです。」

      Teacher: "Are you okay?" Student: "I just slipped on the trunk while climbing a tree and fell." {(tree) trunk, (arrow) shaft, (tool) handle, backbone, base}

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