jpdb beta

to burst into tears; to burst out crying; to begin to cry; to be moved to tears

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to let (someone) hear; to tell (e.g. a story); to make (someone) listen; to make (someone) understand; to grip (someone) with skilful singing, storytelling, etc.; to hold (someone) enchanted by

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as (much) as possible; as (much) as one can; wherever practicable; if possible

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to pass (examination)

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occasionally; once in a while; now and then; rarely; seldom

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(short) rest; breather; break

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to be absent; to take a day off; to rest; to have a break; to go to bed; to (lie down to) sleep

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theme; topic; subject matter; motif; project; slogan

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what is it?

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kotatsu; table over an electric heater (orig. a charcoal brazier in a floor well) with a hanging quilt that retains heat

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mandarin (esp. the satsuma mandarin (Citrus unshiu)); mandarin orange; tangerine; citrus (Citrus spp.)

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these days; nowadays; present day; at this time (of the day)

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commemorative photograph; souvenir photograph

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counter for people

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large family; extended family

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disorder; chaos; confusion; mayhem

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taking on (a challenge); attempt; try; tackling; challenging (someone to a contest)

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nursery school teacher; childcare worker

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ahead; before; ago

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registered architect with a first-class license

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department; section; course (of study); branch of study; (taxonomical) family

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plan; design; layout

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architect

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when it comes to ...; where ... is concerned; if it's the case that ...; if it turns out that ...; if it's true that ...

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(in spite of) being old enough to know better

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secret savings; secret stash; money hidden away

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instead; but (on the other hand)

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morning and evening

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to get angry; to snap; to blow one's top; to lose one's temper; to flip

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momentous (crucial) decision

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competition; contest

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announcement; publication; presenting; statement; communique; making known

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award of excellence; merit award

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ta-dah!; ta-da!; voilà!

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flapping; rattling (sound); noisily; commotion; kerfuffle

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substitute; replacement; stand-in; proxy; compensation; exchange

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reception (e.g. wedding); banquet; celebration; party

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sudden illness

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to work (for); to be employed (at); to serve (as); to act (as); to conduct a religious service

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audio feedback; acoustic feedback; howl

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important task; important role; major part (in a film, play, etc.); leading role; high-scoring combination

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translation; version (e.g. "English version")

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stir; commotion; noise

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envious; jealous; enviable (position, etc.)

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figure; form; appearance; dress; state; condition

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blessing

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to take pride in; to pride oneself; to be proud of

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to raise; to rear; to train; to teach; to promote the growth of; to nurture

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how many; how old

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on the way; en route; in the middle of; midway; halfway

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