jpdb beta

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

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secret; secrecy; mystery; secret (e.g. to success); esoteric teachings

1

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.)

8

abnormal; unusual; extraordinary; remarkable; uncommon

3

curiosity; inquisitiveness

4

by all means; at all costs; absolutely

2

you (people); gentlemen; ladies and gentlemen; my friends

5

hasty conclusion; rash conclusion; quick understanding; catching on quickly

1

foolishness; stupidity; silliness

2

superiority complex; sense of superiority

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with; by; because of; on account of; on (a day, date); at (a time)

1

to show off; to make a display (e.g. of wealth)

2

in addition to that; furthermore; moreover; by; with

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(not) necessarily; (not) entirely; (not) altogether

2

promise; agreement; appointment; engagement; convention; rule

2

to be frank with you; to tell you the truth; I'm going to lay my cards on the table

1

both sides

3

to sit in a row; to be arrayed

1

middle; centre; center; midpoint; heart

4

compulsion; coercion; forcing (to do); enforcement

1

deep-sea fish

1

to shine; to look slightly upward (of a noh mask; indicating joy, etc.)

1

to pull up; to haul up

1

accurate; correct; precise; exact

3

chance; start; opportunity; cause; reason; excuse

4

sometimes; at intervals; occasionally; on occasion; from time to time

1

fragment; broken piece; chip; ounce (of truth, conscience, etc.); trace; shred

1

to put away; to stow away; to tuck away; to hoard

1

now; nowadays

3

depiction; description; portrayal

3

to store; to save up; to accumulate (e.g. knowledge); to build up (e.g. experience); to grow (a beard, moustache, etc.); to wear

1

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

1

flaunting; showing off; display (of power, wealth, etc.); ostentation

2

something one finds questionable; something one finds fault with

1

honest; frank; candid; honestly; frankly

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in accordance with; according to; as X, then Y (e.g. as we age we gain wisdom, as wine matures it becomes more valuable, etc.)

2

teacher; instructor; sensei; title or form of address for a teacher, master, doctor, lawyer, etc.; intimate or teasing form of address; (arch.) one's elder

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to sit cross-legged; to rest on one's laurels; to be self-complacent

1

proud; arrogant; haughty

1

superior airs; air of importance; overemphasis

1

favour; favor; favourite; favorite; patron; supporter

1

well; properly; best regards; please remember me; just like ...; as though one were ...

2

request; favour (to ask); wish; please

2

to turn toward; to look (up, down, etc.); to face (e.g. east) (of a building, window, etc.); to look out on; to point (of an arrow, compass needle, etc.); to be suited to

2

bright red; deep red

3

it is I who should say so

1

of all people; a person of ...'s standing

1

unsteady steps; bobbing

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to take an attitude; to take a stance; to commit oneself; to assume a position

1

stern; grave; austere; strict (e.g. security); severe; firm

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