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Breakdown of isu
child
子
A child, if you have even one you know your life is finished.
chair
椅
A curious mind used a tree to craft the first chair.
Usages of isu
彼女 は 椅子 に 座って 本 を 読んで いた。kanojo wa isu ni suwatte hon o yonde ita.
She was sitting in the chair reading a book.
この 椅子 は とても 重い。kono isu wa totemo omoi.
This chair is very heavy.
椅子 の 上 に 帽子 が ある。isu no ue ni boushi ga aru.
There is a hat on the chair.
椅子 に 座って 待って ください。isu ni suwatte matte kudasai.
Please sit in the chair and wait.
椅子 の ネジ を 外しました。isu no neji o hazushimashita.
I unscrewed the chair's screws.
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