jpdb beta

lining; backing; backing up (e.g. a theory); support; bolstering

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merely for form's sake

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foreign country

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precedent

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at the same time as; while; as well as (multiple roles)

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to cast; to mint; to coin

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lottery; raffle; drawing (of lots)

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copper coin

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day and night

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casting; cast-metal object

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craftsman; artisan; craft; craftsmanship; plot; scheme

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to lead; to command; to superintend; to supervise; to press; to demand

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economy; economics; finance; (one's) finances; being economical; economy

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expansion; swelling; increase; growth

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waves that remain after the wind has subsided; after-effect; aftermath

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prices of commodities; prices (in general); cost-of-living

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and; as well as

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living; life (one's daily existence); livelihood

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aspect; phase; condition; modality (philosophy)

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just before; on the verge of; on the brink of; just in front of; just ahead of

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spirited; energetic

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financial page (of newspaper); financial aspects; economic front

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(political) administration; political power

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circulation (money, goods, etc.); distribution; circulation (air, water, etc.); ventilation; negotiable (e.g. shares); distributional

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everywhere; all over; throughout

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government and people; government and private sector; public and private sector

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public discussion; public criticism; controversy

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to irritate; to exasperate

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finally; at last; barely; narrowly; gradually; little by little

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to cock one's head in puzzlement; to tilt one's head in contemplation; to wrack one's brain; to think hard

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decapitation; beheading; firings; dismissals; small samurai sword used for decapitation

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fear; dread; dismay; terror; horror; scare

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to change into; to convert into; to transform; to be reduced; to influence; to improve (someone)

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possible; potential; practicable; feasible

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rice gruel containing vegetables, fish, etc., and seasoned with miso or soy sauce

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bucket; pail; tub

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prison guard; jailer; gaoler

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to peek (through a keyhole, gap, etc.); to look down into (a ravine, etc.); to peek into (a shop, bookstore, etc.); to sneak a look at; to take a quick look at; to peep (through a telescope, microscope, etc.); to stick out (a scarf from a collar, etc.)

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to shout; to cry; to scream; to clamour

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to set (sun); to become dark

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and yet; though; when; in spite of

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thin rice porridge; watery cooked rice; rice gruel; breakfast (in Zen temples)

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excuse me; pardon me; I'm sorry; thank you

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bowl (wooden); counter for bowls of food or drink

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shut up!; be quiet!

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to be sacked; to be fired; to be dismissed; to be beheaded

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nonexistent; not being (there); not having; not

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sentence-ending particle expressing doubt

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further; above; anymore

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as expected; sure enough; after all (is said and done); in the end; too; also

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