jpdb beta

straw cutter; short mane; pressing and cutting

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misedashi; debut of an apprentice geisha; ceremony in which a shikomi becomes a maiko

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to report to the Emperor; to play (musical instrument); to accomplish

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Souichirō

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in the background; not standing out

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dispiritedness; dejection; languor; becoming flat (e.g. beer, carbonated drinks); becoming stale

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special seat

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altruism

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to distract one's attention

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tasteful; elegant; refined; charming; attractive

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after (a long process); at the end of; last line (of a renga)

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taro (Colocasia esculenta); dasheen; eddo

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grain of boiled rice

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to go on about (one's love affairs); to speak proudly of (one's spouse, girlfriend, etc.); to speak fondly of

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public commitment; public promise; campaign pledge; official vow

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hay fever; pollinosis (allergy to pollen)

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colorless and transparent

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(husband and wife) both working; dual income

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email address

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number of nights

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talk about divorce or separation

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ballot; vote

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powers of observation

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constant attendance; uninterrupted supervision; staying with someone all the time

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classmate

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year before last

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large amount of baggage; bulky baggage; cargo

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attendant; person who looks after one's needs; caretaker

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to be treated to a meal; to be given a meal

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cycle; period

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stand; rack; support; holder; counter for machines, incl. vehicles; setting (e.g. in jewellery); level (e.g. price level)

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eight; 8

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as you see; as you can see

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nimono; food cooked by boiling or stewing

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kana; Japanese syllabary (i.e. hiragana, katakana)

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please don't fuss over me; don't go to any trouble; don't bother

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pretending to respect someone while in fact staying distant; keeping at arm's length; avoiding (something unpleasant); shying away from; giving the batter an "intentional walk"

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to dream (of)

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main building (of a manor); central room (of a house)

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in the company of; accompanied by ...; as a group comprising ...; likes of ...

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toilet; restroom; lavatory; bathroom

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siblings; brothers and sisters; brothers; siblings-in-law; brothers-in-law; mate

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text (of a book, document, etc.); body (of a letter); this passage; this sentence

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clear weather; fine weather; formal; ceremonial; cleared of suspicion

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appropriate; suitable; proper; fitting

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(for the) first time; something used (worn, etc.) for the first time; new item; first of the season (crop, fruit, etc.)

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to attract attention; to come into the limelight

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to hurt one's feelings; to rub someone the wrong way

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to strain (oneself); to bear down; to exert oneself; to put on a bold front; to make a show of strength; to swagger

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around the clock; day and night

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