Shirabe

Common particle
English jmdict
1
particle indicates direct object of action
父は私の楽観を乱さないことにした。
My father chose not to disturb my optimism.
2
particle indicates subject of causative expression
私は教室で自分の声を届かせることができなかった。
I couldn't make myself heard in the classroom.
3
particle indicates an area traversed
私たちは小さなボートで川を下った。
We went down the river in a small boat.
4
particle indicates time (period) over which action takes place
6時を過ぎると従業員は帰り始めた。
After 6 p.m. the employees began to disappear.
5
particle indicates point of departure or separation of action
彼はお金を払わずにレストランを出ました。
He left the restaurant without paying.
6
particle indicates object of desire, like, hate, etc.
See also: 蛾 (が)
あなたが話をしたがっていたのは誰ですか。
Who is it that you want to talk to?
English jmdict
1
expressions (phrasesGodan verb with 'ru' ending to take a firm stand;to argue about
「広辞苑にこう書いてあります」と言って、広辞苑を唯一の拠り所に論陣を張る人がよくいる。
There are a lot of people who say, "it says this in Koujien," and use that dictionary as the only grounds for their argument.