JLPT N1 Advanced
塊
A solid lump, chunk, mass, or dense cluster.
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1 Noun
Lump" / "Chunk" / "Clump
Refers to a distinct, consolidated physical mass that typically lacks a defined geometric shape.
Example
スープ に 肉 の 塊 が たくさん 入って いた 。
There were a lot of chunks of meat in the soup.
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2 Noun
The Embodiment of a Quality
Figuratively identifies a person who seems to consist entirely of a specific trait, emotion, or obsession.
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3 Noun
Group" / "Crowd
Describes a dense gathering of people or animals perceived as a singular unit rather than individuals.
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