Otsu

JLPT N1

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乙 (Otsu) is a Japanese noun meaning “(the) second (party, rank, etc.), B (grade), the latter, stylish”.

Meanings

  1. noun(the) second (party, rank, etc.); B (grade); the latter
  2. na-adjectivestylish; chic; smart; witty; tasty
  3. na-adjectivestrange; quaint; queer
  4. expressionthank you; good job
  5. expressionsee you; goodbye; goodnight

Examples

  • One man's medicine is another man's poison.

  • One man's gain is another man's loss.

  • One man's meat is another man's poison.

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