jpdb beta

of the time; at the time; of the hour; in vogue; sought after

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failure; defeat; mistake; unconsciousness

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to beckon (to); to invite; to give orders

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to point at

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to lead; to take the initiative; to take precedence (e.g. sadness taking precedence over anger); to be most essential

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some; any; please; anyway; anyhow

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to pass through; to pass by; to pass (of time); to elapse; to have expired; to have ended; to exceed

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to fall prostrate

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to rescue (someone); to save; to help (out of a difficulty); to save (spiritually); to redeem (from sin); to deliver (from suffering, distress, etc.)

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to run to; to come running; to rush (someplace); to hasten

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that day; the very same day

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news of someone's death; obituary

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to touch; to come in contact with; to receive (e.g. visitor); to attend to; to receive (news); to get; to encounter

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explanation; commentary; exposition; elucidation

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man

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one's nature; talents; destiny; mission; sphere of activity

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to polish up; to shine up

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present day; modern times; recent times; early modern period (in Japan, usu. from the Meiji Restoration until the end of World War II)

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highest peak; highest mountain; greatest authority; most prominent person; pinnacle (e.g. of art)

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nine; 9

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fiscal year (usu. April 1 to March 31 in Japan); financial year; academic year; school year; product year

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literary prize

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value; worth; estimation; evaluation; bargain; good buy

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international; worldwide; cross-border; cosmopolitan

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essence; extract

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in; at; on; as for; regarding; with regards to

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part; assigning (allotment of) parts; role; duties

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by extension; in turn; by the same token; in addition; as well; consequently

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complex; complicated; intricate; mixed (feelings)

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main text; original text; this book; this volume

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original name

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thirteen; 13; king

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for a long time; since long ago; always; already; far in advance (e.g. reservation)

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pursuit (of a goal, ideal, etc.); search; chase; seeking after

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real life; actual life; everyday life

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ordinary person

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duality; dualism

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original; unique; distinctive; independent; one's own; personal

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to be perfectly clear (water, air, etc.); to clear up

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minute; detailed; careful; scrupulous; thorough

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technique

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vivid; bright; brilliant; skillful; skilful; adroit

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orderly; regular; systematic; well-organized; well-organised; trim

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depiction; description; portrayal

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to strain (e.g. one's nerves); to be on edge; to be tense (of an atmosphere); to cover completely (e.g. with tiles, ice, etc.); to spread over; to become covered (in)

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piece (e.g. poetry); poem; essay; book; story

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series; sequence; keiretsu (group); conglomeration of businesses linked by cross-shareholdings; affiliated; subsidiary

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among (other things); especially; particularly; inter alia; above all (else)

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novelist; fiction writer

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to judge (on the basis of); to control; to discipline (oneself); to regulate

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