Kanji
Readingまい
Frequency99%
Used in (49 in total)
one thin flat object; one sheet
counter for flat objects (e.g. sheets of paper); (arch.) counter for positions or roles; (arch.) counter for food portions (now only gyōza and soba); counter for ranking level
two sheets (pieces) (of paper)
three flat objects (sheets of paper, pieces of cloth, etc.); cutting a fish into two boneless fillets and a piece with the skeleton
several sheets (flat objects)
the number of flat things; win-loss difference which influences the ranking of wrestlers
handsome man; actor in a love scene
monolith; large slab of rock
comedian; actor who plays comic roles; figure of fun; laughing stock
one step higher; one better; cut above; one up
to participate in (as a member); to get involved in
1000 sheets (of paper); many pages; book tripe; bible tripe; leaf tripe
still having a very small chance; still having a tiny shred of hope
(wearing) nothing but a pair of underpants
large sum (of money)
too many to count; too numerous to mention
one sheet of paper
double-dealing; duplicity; equivocation; (lit.) double-tongued
enumeration
to spend a fortune; to pay a high price
one step higher; one better; cut above; one up
the two leading actors (in a play); the two star players; the two distinctive features; the two main items (attractions)
filleting a fish (into boneless left and right halves and a piece with the skeleton)
counter for collections or assemblies of flat objects (e.g. CDs, DVDs, etc.)
playing with a handicap of one rook or bishop
photo in which its subject looks much more attractive than their usual self
leading player; prima donna; box-office star; best item one has (to show); one's sole Sunday best; one's single area of expertise
that was a good one!; good pun!; what a stinger!; (lit.) one zabuton
boneless rib (esp. of pork or beef); boned rib
there is only the thickness of the boat's planking between one and perdition; on a boat, one is only an inch or two from a watery grave
comedian who plays a lover's part; man who is both handsome and fun
second highest division
pickled sliced radishes
multilayered; cheeky
posture in which the legs are firmly planted (in sumo and judo)
ankle-kicking twist down
carrying a palanquin as a pair; palanquin carried by two people
holding two positions at once (esp. of rikishi or judges who are also coaches)
three-card betting game (e.g. oicho-kabu)
terraced rice fields