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matakana - wary

Matakana, a. 1. Wary, watchful, on the lookout. Tena te manu nei, he takupu matakana (M. 198). Me matakanga nga kanohi i enei rangi e takoto nei.

2. Shy, distrustful. Ko nga mea matakana, me whakarata.

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