jpdb beta

expectation; anticipation; prediction; forecast; conjecture

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flexor muscle

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radish sprout

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credit check

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twister (e.g. the game)

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overseas trip

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latissimus dorsi muscle

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packing tape

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one of the six administrators of a Zen temple (in charge of food and other matters)

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bouldering

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stilts (for walking); hobby horse

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reed bed

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sweet tooth; love of sweet things

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matching clothing worn by couples

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half-wit; fool; simpleton

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returning to the service of one's master

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presence (e.g. of an observer); observation; observer; trading session (at an exchange)

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love ban; talent agency rule forbidding clients from getting involved in romantic relationships

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study (for a role); preparation for a part (in a play, etc.)

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famous (commercial) establishment; well-known store (shop, restaurant)

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to begin purchasing; to purchase

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to suit one's skin (of cosmetics); to agree with one's skin; to be compatible; to get along well; to be to one's liking

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forever; for good; eternally; as long as one likes; indefinitely; no matter what

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one win; one victory

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push-up

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upper part; upper region; region above

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irreplaceable

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with ... as a start; taking advantage of; inspired by

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to serve; to do

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(arch.) southern barbarians (formerly used by the Chinese to refer to non-ethnic Chinese to the south); (arch.) South-East Asia; (arch.) Western Europe (esp. Spain and Portugal, their South-East Asian colonies, and their goods and people arriving in Japan via the colonies); exotic (esp. Western European or South-East Asian style); (in dance, puppetry, etc.) thrusting the right foot and right arm forward at the same time (or left foot and left arm); nanban; dish prepared using chili peppers and Welsh onions

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knowing; (an) acquaintance

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locking up (doors and windows); fastening the doors

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from here; from this place

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thin rice porridge; watery cooked rice; rice gruel; congee

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packing tape

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acting ability; talent as a performer

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in good condition; in fine shape; glib; slick; harmonious; melodious

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to think constantly about; to dwell on

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thoughtless; inconsiderate; tasteless; cruel

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skilfulness; skillfulness; cleverness

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to be greatly obliged; to be very sorry

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job hunting; job searching

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prostitution

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putting on a brave face; put-on cheeriness; pretending one is fine; show of courage; bravado; Dutch courage

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not knowing when to let go (give up, etc.); unwilling to resign; having lingering attachment; regretful

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love birds; sickeningly sweet and soppy couple

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just you wait and see (as a threat)

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(next-door) neighbour; neighbor

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to be

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hey!; excuse me!; wait a moment

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