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tributary

/ˈtɹɪbjʊtəɹi/

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noun

支流

A natural water stream that flows into a larger river or other body of water.

Examples :

"The small creek is a tributary of the main river. "

その小さな小川は本流の支流です。

geography nature

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noun

貢納国

A nation, state, or other entity that pays tribute.

Examples :

"The small kingdom was a tributary to the powerful empire, sending them gold each year. "

その小さな王国は、強力な帝国に貢納する国であり、毎年金を送っていた。

politics government nation state

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adjective

貢物を納める

Related to the paying of tribute.

Examples :

"The student's allowance is a tributary payment to help cover her school expenses. "

学生の小遣いは、彼女の学校の費用を賄うための貢物です。

politics government royal history

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adjective

従属的な, 劣った

Subordinate; inferior

Examples :

"The younger sister's role in the family was often a tributary one, supporting her older brother's ambitions. "

妹の家族内での役割は、しばしば従属的なもので、兄の野心を支えていました。

politics government state

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adjective

支流の、貢献する

Yielding supplies of any kind; serving to form or make up, a greater object of the same kind, as a part, branch, etc.; contributing.

Examples :

"The Ohio has many tributary streams, and is itself tributary to the Mississippi."

オハイオ川には多くの支流があり、ミシシッピ川の支流でもあります。