jpdb beta

to build; to construct; to erect; to amass (e.g. fortune); to pile up

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earth; ground; place; territory; bottom (of a package, book, etc.); earth (one of the five elements)

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guardian deity

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Shinto shrine

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helmet (of a warrior); headpiece

1

establishment; foundation

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Meiji period (1868-1912)

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prosperity; bustle; activity; crowd; turnout

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brokerage; brokerage firm; broking house; securities company

1

Nihonbashikabutochō

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financial district

2

one of Japan's foremost; leading in Japan

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to become famous; to make a name for oneself

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wicked person; evil person; scoundrel; bad thing; mischief

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benevolence (esp. as a virtue of Confucianism); consideration; human; kernel; nucleolus

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man of virtue; wise man; person of high rank; the four gentlemen (plum, chrysanthemum, orchid, and bamboo)

1

setting on fire; setting afire

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New Year's Eve; end of the year

1

important; serious; valuable; precious; serious matter; major incident

1

disagreeable; detestable; unpleasant; reluctant

2

worship; adoration; admiration; cult

1

everyone; anyone; no one; nobody

1

bankruptcy; insolvency

1

getting mixed up in; getting embroiled in; involvement; entanglement; by-blow

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to lose sight of (one's companions); to stray from; to miss (one's chance to ...)

1

to take; to pick up; to pass; to hand; to get; to obtain; to adopt (a method, proposal, etc.)

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loan

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loan

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irresponsible management; loose management; sloppy management

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even if; even though; even; too; whether ... or ...; no matter (what, where, who, etc.)

1

steady; firm; solid; secure

1

in terms of both ... and ...; from the perspective of ... as well as ...; whether it be ... or ...

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security; guarantee; collateral (e.g. mortgage)

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unsecured (loan)

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(earning or paying) no interest

1

how; in what way; how about

1

to rake over the coals; to scold; to chastise; to burn moxa on the skin

1

small quantity; little; little while; short distance

1

to do what one is told to; to take someone's advice; to listen to what someone says

1

dangerous; risky; in danger; in jeopardy; uncertain; unreliable

1

to chip (off); to shave (off); to slice (off); to dampen (e.g. enthusiasm); to discourage; to weaken

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to turn one's hand to; to reach out one's hand; to get involved in; to make a move on; to strike; to beat

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to ask; to inquire; to implore (a god for an oracle); to seek direction (from your superior); to visit; to speak to (a large crowd at a theatre, etc.)

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trade (foreign)

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report to a superior

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Grand Council of State (1868-1885 CE); Department of State (under the ritsuryo system)

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subordinate person

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preparation; arrangements; getting ready; provision; setup; reserving

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agreement; stipulation; contract

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than; other than; except; but

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