jpdb beta

to receive; to get; to catch (e.g. a ball); to be struck by (wind, waves, sunlight, etc.); to sustain (damage); to incur (a loss); to undergo (e.g. surgery)

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she; her; girlfriend

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letter; missive; note; mail

4

to write; to compose; to pen; to draw; to paint

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cleaning up somebody else's mess; carrying the can; ass-wiping; arse-wiping

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to do (for someone)

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anyhow; at any rate; anyway; somehow or other; generally speaking; in any case

2

as one pleases; irresponsibility; free-for-all

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it is assuredly that ...; can say with confidence that ...; did not ...

6

to look down (on); to condescend (to)

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something; something or other; so-and-so; somehow; anyhow; one way or another

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return; comeback; reinstatement; carriage return; CR

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Yoshiko

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head (of a household); proprietor (of a store); one's husband; (one's) employer; (one's) master; host

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doctor

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retirement

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to tell (somebody) to (do something)

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ridiculous; odd

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to protect; to guard; to defend; to keep (i.e. a promise); to abide (by the rules); to observe

5

man; male; fellow; guy; male lover; boyfriend

2

then; well; so; be; is

3

to be aware of; to know; to notice; to feel; to understand; to comprehend; to remember

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he; she; that guy

1

to cling to; to hold on to; to grapple; to set about doing; to begin; to take hold of

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to; for; from the standpoint of; as far as ... is concerned

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place; spot; address; district; area; one's house; point

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a certain ...; some ...

1

though; although; be that as it may; nonetheless

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daughter; girl (i.e. a young, unmarried woman)

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husband

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be; is

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to be born; to come into the world

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grandchild

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father

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mother-in-law; foster mother; step mother

2

Kimie

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oh; ah

2

suffix for familiar person

5

big; large; loud; extensive; spacious; important

1

to groan; to moan; to roar; to howl; to hum (engine, wind, etc.); to buzz; to ooh and aah (in admiration)

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maid; helper; help; assistance

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to go out to meet; to receive; to welcome; to accept (e.g. as a member of a group or family); to call for; to summon

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what; how many; many; a lot of; several; a few

4

although; despite; whereas; while; if only; I wish

3

a little; a bit; just a minute; for a moment; somewhat; rather; (not) easily

3

to move; to stir; to operate; to run; to make a move; to take action; to be touched

3

had better ...; had better not ...

2

granny; grandma; gran; old lady; old woman

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to be heard; to be audible; to be said to be; to be reputed

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slowly; quietly; steadily; soon; momentarily; before long

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