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mahou- magic, magic spell.

makaseru- to place one's trust in someone or something, to count on.

makeru- to lose. The phrase Makeru mon ka! Means "I can't/won't give up!" or "I'll never give up!"

mamoru- to protect, guard. The inflected form most commonly found in anime is mamotte ageru, "I'll protect you."

masaka- Can it be?; It can't be!, No!

matsu- to wait. The shouted command "Wait" is "Matte (kudasai)!" or "Machinasai!" Mate! is an abbreviated form of Matte!

mochiron- of course, without a doubt.

mou- already. As an exclamation of frustration, it means "Enough!" or "Geez!"

musume- young woman. As an epithet, ko musume is stronger than a literal translation of "little girl" would suggest. When used in this sense, "girlie" or "bitch" come closer to capturing the meaning.

naka- a word referring to one's relations, both familial and platonic. Nakayoku suru means "to get along." "Nakama" means "close friend(s)" or "trusted ally(-ies)."

nani- what.

naruhodo- I see.; So.

nigeru- to flee. Often used in the imperative form, Nigete! or Nigero!, in which case it's best translated as "Run!" or "Get away!"

ningen- human; humanity. Refers to mankind as a species, especially when contrasted with alien races, demons, elves, etc.

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