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Vocabulary Entry
taira
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A family name common in Japan, particularly associated with historical samurai clans.
Example Sentences
"Taira was a powerful clan during the Heian period."
"The Taira family produced several notable figures in Japanese history."
"In the epic tales, the Taira and Minamoto clans were archrivals."
V
verb
To discuss or converse, often used in an informal context (less common usage).
Example Sentences
"We can taira about our weekend plans over coffee."
"They sat down to taira and catch up on each other's lives."
"In the park, friends often taira about their favorite books."