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JLPT N1nounLevel estimated by Bebop

途と方ほう

tohou

way, means

Usually heard in 途方に暮れる, 'to be at a loss'. Note written by AI.

Example sentences

  1. 私わたしは途方とほうに暮くれている。

    I’m at my wits' end.

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  2. その若者わかものは途方とほうに暮くれた。

    The young man was at a loss.

    Tatoeba · CC BY 2.0 FR · Source

  3. 私わたしは何なにをしたらよいか途方とほうにくれた。

    I was at a loss what to do.

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Kanji in 途方

  • 途route; wayOnトKunみち
  • 方direction; personOnホウKunかた

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