jpdb beta

prey; catch; kill; spoils; trophy; loot

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to kill (with a weapon); to defeat an opponent; to get someone out; to arrest; to take prisoner

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to change; to be transformed; to move to; to be different; to be uncommon

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not only ... but also; in addition to; consequently

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fame; reputation; renown

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to rise; to go up; to enter (esp. from outdoors); to come in; to enter (a school); to advance to the next grade; to get out (of water)

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something like ...; something called ...

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good gracious; oh my

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obedient; docile; quiet

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to die; to pass away; to lose spirit; to lose vigor; to cease; to stop

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middle school (esp. the middle school section of a school that also encompasses other grades); junior high school

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preface; foreword; preamble

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SM; S&M; sado-masochism; shopping mall

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playing at (something); game of make-believe; something done together

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20 years old; (arch.) twenty

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brink of death; time to give up; knowing when to give up

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to do

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hindrance; obstacle; to visit (someone's home); demon who hinders Buddhist training; demon who obstructs sentient beings from maintaining moral behaviour

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this way; this direction; here; this (one); I; me

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speech; words; one's lines; remarks

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there being no use in arguing (about it)

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to go; to come; to be defeated; to collapse; to be annoyed; to be nonplussed

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child

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charm; amulet

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to cry; to weep; to sob; to howl

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remainder; remnant; (not) very; (not) much; too much; excessively

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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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to make war (on); to wage war (against); to compete (against); to struggle (against adversities, etc.); to fight

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something like ...; things like ...; someone like ...; the likes of ...

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to make a sound; to give off a sound; to hear a sound

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no sooner than; as soon as; immediately after; at the thought of; when I think about

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tortoise; turtle; heavy drinker; turtle crest; turtle mon

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ogre; demon; spirit of a deceased person; ogre-like person (i.e. fierce, relentless, merciless, etc.); it (in a game of tag, hide-and-seek, etc.); Chinese "ghost" constellation (one of the 28 mansions); very

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My Neighbors the Yamadas

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rumour; rumor; report; hearsay; gossip; common talk

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being outnumbered (e.g. in a military context)

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poor; pitiable; pathetic; pitiful

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aid; assistance; help; cheering; rooting (for); support

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comprehension; understanding; enlightenment; spiritual awakening; satori

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Mr (junior); master; boy

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is it?; isn't it?; be; is

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disliked; hated; tendency; smack (of); distinction; discrimination

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deer (esp. the sika deer, Cervus nippon); cervid

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island; one's territory (e.g. of a sex worker, organized crime gang); one's turf

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god; deity; incredible; fantastic; (arch.) Emperor (of Japan); (arch.) thunder

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soon; in a moment; nearby; close; direct; spot transaction

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heart; mind; bottom of one's heart; core (of one's character); centre; center; heart (organ)

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shadow; silhouette; reflection; image; ominous sign; light (stars, moon)

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fashion; way; school (of thought); class; rank; current (electrical, water, etc.)

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short sword; small sword

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