jpdb beta

make-up; makeup; cosmetics

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dressing oneself (e.g. to go out); outfitting oneself

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origin; beginning; variable measure of fabric (28.8 cm in width); for kimonos: at least 10 m in length; tip; extremity

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as if; as though

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negligence; carelessness

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plants which flower in autumn (fall)

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arista; awn; (grain) beard

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Japanese pampas grass (Miscanthus sinensis); maiden silvergrass; zebra grass

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darkness; the dark; bewilderment; despair; hidden place; secrecy

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call; invitation

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to change places; to relieve one another; to replace someone

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to nod; to bow one's head in assent; to agree

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Bandō; former name of the Kantō region

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to ask; to enquire; to inquire; to search; to look for; to look into

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as a matter of fact; to tell the truth

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from the viewpoint of; according to

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to speak; to talk; to mediate; to act as a go-between; to put in a good word (for someone)

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standing on formality; in a reserved manner; treating a friend as a stranger; unduly distant; formal

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(lower) jaw; chatterbox

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to invite; to ask; to beckon; to wave someone in; to call in; to send for

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shallow; superficial

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shallow; superficial; thoughtless; short-sighted; foolish; silly

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approximately; about; promise; appointment; shortening; reduction

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wife; (arch.) my dear; (arch.) dear; garnish (esp. one served with sashimi); embellishment

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mountain

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to be conspicuous; to stand out

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the most one can do; the best one can do; the best one can expect

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perseverance; determination; tenacity; energy

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to be reflected; to harmonize with (harmonise); to come out (photo); to be projected; to be displayed (on a screen)

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at this stage; at this point; now (contrasting with the past)

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round-faced; bulging at the bottom; swelling toward the bottom

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look (in someone's eyes); expression (of the eyes); eyes

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box for holding papers or stationery

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ferry (crossing); ferry(boat); delivery

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bridge building; mediation; go-between; intermediary; (through the) good offices (of someone)

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bath; bathing; bathhouse; public bath; room for drying lacquerware; base (wooden joint connecting the blade of a hoe, spade, etc., to the handle)

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day of month; counter for days

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lady; nobleman's wife

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small silk wrapper; small cloth for wiping tea utensils; crepe wrapper

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envelope containing betrothal money and given as part of a betrothal gift

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rather than

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heart; mind; bottom of one's heart; core (of one's character); centre; center; heart (organ)

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adviser; someone to consult with; someone to turn to about one's concerns; confidant

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to put on the market; to put out for sale; to put on sale; to become popular

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inside the breast of one's clothing (esp. kimono); bosom; space between one's chest and outstretched arms; (one's) reach; heart (e.g. of a mountain); bosom (e.g. of nature)

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anyhow; in any case; at any rate; at best; at most

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bold; daring; audacious

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achievement; feat; meritorious deed; distinguished service

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getting a lump in one's throat; overflowing with feelings; chest full of; lungs full of

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brave; valiant; gallant; stirring; vigorous; rousing

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