jpdb beta

to use (a thing, method, etc.); to make use of; to use (a person, animal, puppet, etc.); to employ; to use (time, money, etc.); to spend

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you

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meeting; assembly; party; society; association; club

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impressions; thoughts; feelings; reactions

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novel; (short) story

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three people

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advance celebration

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to open (e.g. doors); to open (e.g. business, etc.); to be empty; to be vacant; to be available; to be open (e.g. neckline, etc.); to have been opened (of one's eyes, mouth, etc.)

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tonight; this evening

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abruptly; suddenly; all of a sudden; without warning

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to lean against; to recline on; to lean on; to rely on; to depend on

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from now on

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by the way; in this connection; incidentally; in passing

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to advance; to move forward; to carry forward (plans, work, etc.); to proceed with; to raise; to elevate

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regrettable; disappointing; precious; dear; too good for; deserving better

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in those days

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to cut corners; to be shoddy

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from the beginning; from scratch

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just barely; only just; at the very limit; at the last moment

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(written) proposal

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detergent; cleanser; cleaning agent; washing material

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sleeping in late; oversleeping; late riser; sleepyhead

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just safe (e.g. just avoiding being late, failing an exam, etc.); only just OK; barely acceptable

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sure; certain; reliable; trustworthy; If I'm not mistaken; If I remember correctly

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seeing; looking at

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crybaby; blubberer

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in; at; for

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to be oversized (overloud, etc.)

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box; case; car (of a train, etc.); shamisen case; shamisen; public building; community building

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memories; recollections; reminiscence

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still; much more; (not) yet; still a long way to go; still a long way off; not there yet

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old man; old geezer

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to go past (a place or thing); to go beyond

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impossible; unlikely; improbable

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working adult; full-fledged member of society

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parting; farewell

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more and more; all the more; at last; finally; (at the) last moment; worst possible time

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here I am; I'm home!; presently; right away; right now

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flight (e.g. airline flight); trip (e.g. train trip); mail; post; opportunity; chance

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guidance; leading (the way); information; notice; announcement (of one's arrival); invitation

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departure

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rice field

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feather; plume; wing; shuttlecock (in badminton)

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secrecy; confidentiality; one's circumstances (esp. fiscal); kitchen

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to keep (a person) waiting

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that much; as much; to that extent; only that; that alone; no more than that

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significant; useful; meaningful; worthwhile; valuable; of interest

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ego; egoism; egoist

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may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly

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returning home

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