jpdb beta

unintentionally; unconsciously; by mistake; heedlessly; against one's better judgement (judgment)

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as expected (positive events); as hoped for

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alternately sucking in and blowing out air through one's mouth while eating something hot (in order to cool it down)

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festival game in which participants try to catch goldfish in a shallow paper ladle

4

shopping district; shopping street; downtown

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learning about the world; preparation for life in the community; work experience

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to play (games, sports); to enjoy oneself; to mess about (with alcohol, gambling, philandery, etc.); to be idle; to do nothing; to meet up (with friends); to hang out

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paper scoop used in goldfish scooping

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while; even though; despite

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temple festival; fair; fete day; day related to a particular deity and thought to bring divine blessing to those who celebrate it

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counter for small animals; counter for rolls of cloth (two han in size); (arch.) counter for horses; roll of cloth

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to scoop; to ladle out

2

good thing; strong point; good family; prestigious school; the right moment; utter

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goldfish (Carassius auratus)

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to tear; to rip

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strong and weak points; likes and dislikes; strengths and weaknesses

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to be smashed up

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bitter smile; wry smile; forced smile; strained laugh

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front shrine; hall of worship

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God; god; ace; king; superior person

3

tolerant; generous; lenient; broad-minded; magnanimous

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matrimonial happiness; happy marriage

2

world peace; peace of the world

1

contract; commitment

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companion; partner; spouse

1

how long; how far; how much

1

review

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health; healthy; sound; fit

1

to defy accepted norms; to go off the rails; to be eccentric

1

other side; opposite side; other party

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praise; admiration; commendation; approbation

1

defeating an argument; winning an argument; refutation; confutation

1

a quarrel; argument

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dangerous; perilous; threatening; stern (expression); hostile (attitude); sharp

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essential; substantial; substantive; intrinsic

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total darkness; pitch dark; bleak future; poor prospects

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to be photographed; to be projected

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dark; gloomy; depressed; dispirited; dark (in colour); dull; ill-boding

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clear; obvious; evident; bright; light

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or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it; I mean

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subtle; delicate; difficult; complex; doubtful; questionable

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facial expression; countenance; look; appearance; expression (vocal, etc.)

1

summer

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season; time of year

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to go around; to return; to surround; to concern (usu. of disputes)

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to take someone's hand

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sky; the air; weather; far-off place; distant place; state of mind; feeling

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to bloom; to flower; to blossom; to open

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