jpdb beta

to be conspicuous; to stand out

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Shibuya, a special ward in Tokyo

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ward; borough; city (in Tokyo); district (e.g. electoral); section; zone (e.g. postal)

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if that is the case; if it becomes so; when it becomes so

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driver; chauffeur

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directions; instructions; orders; command

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skillful; adroit; craft; craftsmanship; plot; scheme

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to stop; to turn off; to park; to prevent; to suppress (a cough); to stop (someone from doing something); to dissuade

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nameplate; doorplate

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elegance; dandyism; sophistication; affectation; showing off; putting on an air

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it is written that ...; ... is written; it says ...; it reads ...

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name; given name; first name

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yes; that is correct; understood; I see; present; here; pardon?

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soliloquy; monologue; speaking to oneself

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to ask; to inquire; to blame (someone) for; to accuse of; to care about; to regard as important

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troops; group members; team members; SDF officials

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for (e.g. "she dances well for an eight-year old"); considering it's (something or someone)

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close (e.g. friend); familiar; familiar (e.g. story); well-known (to one); close (relatives); closely related

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relationship; relation; terms (good, friendly, etc.)

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disguise; masquerade

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wide open (of eyes); large and bright (eyes)

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clever; intelligent; bright; well-behaved (esp. of children and pets); obedient; good

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sure; certain; reliable; trustworthy; If I'm not mistaken; If I remember correctly

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go home; get out

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for the first time; only after ... is it ...; only when ... do you ...; first time; (one's) first

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public telephone; pay phone

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railway station; train station; staging post on a highway (in pre-modern Japan); counter for railway stations and bus stations

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telegram

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than; rather than; instead of; from; out of; except

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all; altogether; entirely; exactly alike (e.g. in appearance); spitting image of; identical

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master; expert; Meijin (professional title); Meijin (highest title for male players in competitive karuta)

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have to (do, be); must (do, be); is indispensable; is absolutely necessary

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before now; hitherto

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often; again and again; over and over again; repeatedly; frequently

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taxi

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to pick up; to gather; to find (and pick up; something someone has dropped); to select; to choose; to get (unexpectedly); to hit upon (luck, an opportunity, etc.)

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hired car with driver; chauffeur-driven vehicle for hire

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to turn back; to go back; to come back; to return; to retrace one's steps

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residence; mansion

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shade; shadow; behind (something); other side; the background; behind the scenes

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turning round; going around; turning about; surrounding; encircling

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first floor; ground floor; one floor; one storey; one rank

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mirror; looking-glass; barrel head; page added at the beginning of a document mentioning its purpose, date, author, etc.; mirror-shaped mochi

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to fit (e.g. a pane into a frame); to set (e.g. a diamond); to plug in (to a formula); to entrap; to take (someone) in

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I; me

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considerable; great; important; significant; a big deal

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even (e.g. even a child); as long as (it is, you are, etc.); (if) only; just

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master thief; notorious robber

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to take the form of (esp. in ref. to a spirit, fox, raccoon dog, etc.); to assume the shape of; to disguise oneself (as); to change (into); to transform; to change radically (for the better)

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to keep watch; to stand guard

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