jpdb beta

far and away the best; the very best; cream of the crop; crème de la crème; decisive lead; commanding lead

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various; all sorts of; variety of; (arch.) various colors (colours)

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to be effective; to take effect; to work; to function well; to be possible (to do, use, etc.); to be able to

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roasting in foil wrapper; food roasted wrapped in foil

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roasted or deep-fried fish or meat, marinated in a spicy sauce

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loach or eel dipped and broiled in soy-based sauce

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may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly

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as is; as it is; as things are; like this; this way; at this rate

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sushi; anything made with vinegared rice (may also contain vegetables, spices, fish, or other delicacies)

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even if; even though; even; too; whether ... or ...; no matter (what, where, who, etc.)

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to feel (as if); to have a feeling (that); to have a hunch (that); to feel like doing; to want to do

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condition; state; health; state (of health); way; manner

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perfect; complete; flawless

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and yet; despite this; but even so; but even then; however; nevertheless

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to reach; to touch; to be delivered; to arrive; to be attentive; to be scrupulous

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come; come now; well; who knows; well now; let's see

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to convey; to report; to transmit; to communicate; to tell; to impart

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something; some; somehow; for some reason; (is there) something (you want, etc.)

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trouble; problem; mess; difficulty; nuisance

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hole; opening; pit; hollow; burrow; den; deficit

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good night

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Mito (city in Ibaraki)

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reckless; thoughtless; rash; ill-advised; impulsive; mad (e.g. scheme)

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from now on; after this; in the future; from here; from this point

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to fix upon (one-sidedly); to (ignore somebody's position and) arbitrarily decide something is the case; to scold; to take (a person) to task

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certain; sure; definite; reliable; sound; solid

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strong; potent; strong; brawny; good (at); skilled; being able to handle

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direction; orientation; bearing; course (e.g. of action)

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to make a mistake; to be incorrect; to be mistaken

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should (be); bound (to be); nock (of a bow); nock (of an arrow); nock-shaped grip (between thumb and forefinger); wooden frame on the tip of the mast of a Japanese ship that prevents the hawser from falling out

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chance; opportunity

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behind; rear; after; later; remainder; the rest; more (e.g. five more minutes)

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once; one time; one round; one game; one bout; one heat

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next; following; subsequent; stage; station

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training; education; stocking up; laying in; preparation (e.g. ingredients); girl studying to become a geisha

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like; similar to; (I) think (that); (I) have a feeling (that); feels like; feels similar to

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to think (about, of); to think over; to consider; to bear in mind; to think (that); to believe; to intend (to do)

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further; above; anymore

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to raise; to rear; to train; to teach; to promote the growth of; to nurture

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detonator; priming; primer; trigger; impetus; spark

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buying; shopping; buyer; purchase

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somehow; how; in what way; why; what kind of

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

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to be dispirited; to be dejected; to be disheartened; to lose heart

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such; that sort of; that kind of; no way!; never!

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crisply; with a crunch; refreshingly; sharply; candidly; frankly

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How did you like ...?; How about ...?; What's going on?; How's it going?

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carefree; optimistic; careless; reckless; heedless; happy-go-lucky

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drink at home with one's evening meal; dinner-time drink

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sermon; preaching; remonstration; scolding; lecturing

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