jpdb beta

to approach; to draw near; to be imminent; to press (someone for something); to urge; to compel

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shadow; silhouette; reflection; image; ominous sign; light (stars, moon)

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dark; gloomy; depressed; dispirited; dark (in colour); dull; ill-boding

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to have in one's dreams

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to live; to get along; to spend (time)

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toad (esp. the Japanese toad, Bufo japonicus)

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princess; spoiled girl; hothouse flower; glue

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to wave; to shake; to sprinkle; to throw (dice); to cast (actor); to allocate (work); to turn down (somebody)

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we; us

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when push comes to shove; when needed; when necessity arises; when the moment arrives

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bell (often a large hanging bell); chime

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reason; pretext; motive

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cruel; heartless; violent; intense; very bad; terrible

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I'm sorry; my apologies; excuse me; pardon me

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endurance; patience; perseverance; self-control; self-restraint

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unhappiness; sorrow; misfortune; death (usu. of a relative); bereavement

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to take all things together; to include everything; to take account of everything

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both; both sides; both parties

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chocolate cake

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considerably; fairly; quite

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place; location; room; space; basho; wrestling tournament

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there (place relatively near listener); there (place just mentioned); that place; then (of some incident just spoken of); that (of point just raised); (arch.) you

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to ferry across (e.g. a river); to carry across; to lay across; to build across; to hand over; to hand in

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to reach; to touch; to be delivered; to arrive; to be attentive; to be scrupulous

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to spread (out); to extend; to stretch; to reach to; to get around; to fill (e.g. a space)

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amount necessary to fill a container (e.g. cupful, spoonful, etc.); drink (usu. alcoholic); full; one squid, octopus, crab, etc.; one boat; fully; to capacity

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mouth; opening; hole; mouth (of a bottle); spout; gate; door

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bitterness; bitter taste

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painful; heartrending; trying; oppressive; suffocating; miserable

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a tiny bit; just a smidgin; a wee bit; very slightly

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

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sweetness; sugary taste; sweets; dessert; cake

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aroma; fragrance; scent; smell

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cacao; cocoa

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rich (in flavor, color, smell, etc.); thick; very likely; highly possible; passionate; hot

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eh?; what?; yes; that's correct; (arch.) strengthens a question, assertion, etc.; (arch.) hey

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to look after; to take care of; to be put in charge of; to be given responsibility for; to withhold (an announcement); to reserve (judgment)

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guest; visitor; customer; client; shopper

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to request; to beg; to call; to order; to entrust to; to rely on

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dessert; desert

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employee (of a store); shop assistant; clerk; salesperson

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or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it; I mean

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if; in case; supposing

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to buy; to purchase; to value; to have a high opinion; to stir; to provoke

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this person

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to be needed; to be wanted

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by myself; in person; by oneself

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with a feeling of relief; with a sigh of relief; deeply (sigh)

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various

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junior high school; middle school; lower secondary school

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