jpdb beta

to hold back (e.g. emotions); to rein in (e.g. a horse, unruly people); to get the better of; to control; to command

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to begin; to start; to happen (again); to begin (anew); to date (from); to originate (in)

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higher rank; better position

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to fear; to be afraid of

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such things as ...; and ... and; the minute (that) ...; no sooner than ...; be; is; o

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anxiety; uneasiness; worry; apprehension; fear; insecurity

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to hold in one's arms (e.g. a baby); to embrace; to hug; to have (a thought or feeling); to hold; to harbour (suspicion, doubt, etc.)

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point in time; occasion

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to lose; to be defeated; to give in (to); to yield; to be inferior (to); to be second (to)

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first of all; to begin with; probably; most likely; more or less (satisfactory); on the whole

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what?!; what did you say?!; why?; what for?; anyone; anything

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(one's) self; oneself; yourself; himself; herself

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language; dialect; word; phrase; speech; (manner of) speaking

1

next week

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to approach; to draw near; to be imminent; to press (someone for something); to urge; to compel

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prefectural tournament

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to have been decided (so) that; to have been arranged (so) that; to be the result (of); to be the outcome; to be the reason (for)

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favorite (top choice) for the championship (favourite); best bet for the title

1

brush tip; first on a list; head; chief

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after all; because; but; even; too; as well

1

championship pennant

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to take home; to carry home; to bring back home; to take out (e.g. food)

1

victory or defeat; match; contest; game

1

(one's) whereabouts; destination; where one is headed; outcome; course (of events); future

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sky; heaven; God; svarga (heaven-like realm visited as a stage of death and rebirth); deva (divine being of Buddhism); top (of a book); sole (of a Japanese sandal)

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to leave (in someone's keeping); to put (in someone's care); to put (someone) in charge of; to leave (a matter) in someone's hands; to lean on; to put one's weight on

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ordinary; common; free of charge; free; unaffected; as is

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sword (esp. a large, double-edged one); blade; bayonet; swordsmanship; stinger; ovipositor

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to swing; to wield (physically); to exercise (e.g. power, ability); to exhibit; to flourish; to prosper

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school cafeteria

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opposite side; bottom; rear; back; lining; inside; in the shadows

1

woman; female; female lover; girlfriend; mistress

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sneakily; secretly; stealthily; on the sly

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fellow; guy; thing; object; he; she

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to be astonished to hear; to be incredulous about; to express disbelief; who do you think you're kidding by saying (that); what a laugh!

1

lie; fib; mistake; error; unwise move; bad decision

1

like; as; so that; in order that; be sure to; I hope (that)

2

she; her; girlfriend

2

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

3

moreover; furthermore; nevertheless; and yet

1

to cry; to shed tears; to suffer (from); to be troubled (by); to accept (an unreasonable request, loss, etc.); to do reluctantly

1

guy; fellow; chap; bastard; asshole; arsehole

1

bamboo sword (for kendo); bamboo fencing stick; bamboo sword

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to wave; to shake; to sprinkle; to throw (dice); to cast (actor); to allocate (work); to turn down (someone)

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qualifications; requirements; capabilities

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good thing; nice thing; good excuse; good grounds; (good) idea; interjection used to impress an idea or to urge a response

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bad; poor; poor (quality); inferior; evil; sinful; ugly

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funny; amusing

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school building; schoolhouse

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the reverse (side); back (side); other side; hidden side; behind the scenes

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