jpdb beta

sake bottle; tall and slender bottle with a narrow mouth made from ceramic, metal or glass that can be used for sake, shoyu or rice vinegar; turtleneck (sweater); non-swimmer; person who cannot swim

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executive secretary; coordinator; organizer; person in charge of making arrangements

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single word; a few words; brief comment

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opening address

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address (e.g. opening or closing remarks); speech; ci (Chinese literary form); ancillary word

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good (quality, condition, etc.); Good (grade); B

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to leave; to go away; to pass; to elapse; to be distant; to send away; to drive off

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indeed; really; absolutely; truly; actually; very

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not only ... (but also); not merely; as well as; furthermore; besides; moreover

2

to be frugal; to be sparing; to value; to hold dear; to regret (e.g. a loss); to feel sorry (for)

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personal (affairs, reasons, etc.)

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eagerly; earnestly; ardently

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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

4

song lyrics; words of a song; libretto

1

to arrive at (e.g. a decision); to reach (a stage); to lead to (a place); to get to; in the extreme case of; (arch.) to come

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good friend

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unhappiness; sorrow; misfortune; death (usu. of a relative); bereavement

1

plausible; believable; solemn; dignified; serious

1

much more; still more; single layer (or storey, etc.); (arch.) rather; (arch.) sooner

1

to be kind to; to treat kindly

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this way (of doing); this method; this sort (of thing); this type

1

hook; gab; snare; trap; arm-grabbing force out

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(in) the middle of; (in) the midst of; (in) the course of; (at) the height of

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opposite side; other side; other party

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to sit; to squat; to assume (a position); to hold steady; to hold still

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(flash of) lightning

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reply telegram

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index finger; forefinger; second toe

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annex (to a building); annexe; extension; supplementary building

1

seat; place; position; status; gathering; party; stand

1

to return to normal; to recover; to restore

1

suddenly (appear, stick out); abruptly; (stand) still and expressionless; imposingly; suddenly (stand up)

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the one absolute truth; the one reality

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remote; outlying

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compared to

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material; substance; matter

1

inconvenience; inexpediency; unhandiness

1

by means of; due to; because of; according to

2

manners; customs; sex service; sex industry; sex-oriented entertainment

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rustic simplicity; homeliness; unsophisticated; naive; honest; simple

2

ancient times (e.g. Heian and Nara periods in Japan); remote ages; early history; (nominal) retail price

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simplicity; honesty; naivete

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sake cup; small deep porcelain bowl for serving food

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character; traits; ethos

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to wear (sword, decoration, etc.); to carry; to be entrusted (e.g. with a mission); to take on; to have a trace of; to be tinged with

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(something) one does not really mean; insincere

1

even; for starters; so; therefore; judging from; based on

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like; as if; the same as

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gentle; amiable

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helpful and sincere; kind and honest

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