jpdb beta

to cut off; to lop off; to prune

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to falter; to flinch (from); to recoil (from); to quail (at)

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left hand; left-hand side; left-hand direction; (on) the left

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to pull out; to draw out; to omit; to leave out; to do to the end; to carry through; to let out (e.g. air from a tyre)

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to step into (e.g. someone else's territory); to break into; to raid; to come to grips with; to get to the core of

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both feet; both legs

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sitting with one knee drawn up

4

to weaken; to grow weak; to be downcast; to be dejected; to be troubled; to be at a loss

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to aim at

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to come off; to be worn off; to fade; to discolor; to discolour

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verse

2

to cut at; to slash at

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(feeling a chill or shiver) suddenly; (feeling) chilly; chillily; with a sudden sense of dread (or fear, etc.); (being) suddenly (afraid, frightened, etc.); suddenly (breaking out in a cold sweat)

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to cut deep into; to cut one's way into (an enemy position); to rush on; to press someone hard (e.g. with questions); to get to the heart of (a matter)

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to bend loosely back and forth; to wriggle; to be crooked

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shuriken; small throwing blade; throwing star

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sharp (blade); pointed; sharp (pain); stabbing; perceptive; keen

2

suddenly; unexpectedly; by chance; accidentally; lightly; nimbly

1

to stoop; to bend over

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dangerous; in danger; facing imminent danger; precarious (situation); perilous (state, balance, etc.); in doubt

2

to avoid (physical contact with); to avoid (situation); to ward off; to avert; to put aside; to move out of the way

2

vindictive; tenacious; persistent; spiteful; vengeful

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both people

3

end; final; end of life; death; never; not at all

1

15th day of the 8th lunar month

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small; fine; detailed; stingy

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pardon; forgiveness; exemption; permission

3

death penalty

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serious crime; grave sin

1

responsibility; duty; obligation

1

I; me; oneself; (arch.) you; (arch.) prefix indicating familiarity or contempt

7

ending; conclusion; join; union; knot; knotting

2

letter; note

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retainer; retinue; servant

2

to hesitate; to waver

2

splendid; magnificent; utter (esp. defeat); total; (arch.) something worth seeing; (arch.) sight

7

disembowelment; harakiri

1

sentiment; feeling

2

goodness; good

1

to close (e.g. book, eyes, meeting, etc.); to shut

1

judgment; judgement; decision; verdict

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to await; to expect

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white kimono

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pure; innocent; pure; unmixed; long kimono made from the same plain-coloured cloth

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clothes

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castle

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conference; discussion

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bad person; villain; scoundrel; wrongdoer; wicked person

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self-determination; suicide

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personal struggle

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