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今際の際 (いまわのきわ) — verge of death | Kumi Dictionary

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今際の際

今際の際

今いま際わの際きわ

verge of death

Kanji Vocab Medicine & Health33 strokes

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今わの際

いまわのきわ

Noun

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verge of death, dying moments

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きわ・-ぎわ…(2)

occasion・side・edge・verge・dangerous…(4)

きわ・-ぎわ…(2)

occasion・side・edge・verge・dangerous…(4)

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