jpdb beta

figuratively speaking; metaphorically speaking; so to speak; to use a figure of speech

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Machiko

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express home delivery (by the Kuroneko Yamato company); door-to-door parcel delivery; courier service

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freshly washed

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worldwide; common to the whole world; universal

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crossing; intersection; (genetic) crossing over

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to ruin oneself

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unofficial announcement

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two parts; two copies; the second part

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to save an enemy from trouble instead of taking advantage of their weakness; to show humanity even to one's enemy; to help one's enemy in difficulty

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report; paper; reportage

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chicken meat; reddish-brown chicken

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permanent residence

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to ask for trouble; to dig your own grave; to cut your own throat

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determination; decision

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red rice (beans and mochi) for auspicious occasions

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in the end; after all is said and done; (lit.) when the striped mullet is fully grown

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grace (of God); divine favour; benefit; efficacy

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crispy; crunchy; tearing; ripping; spirited; energetic

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entreaty to a deity

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boom; bang; wham; Oh my God!; What a shock!

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to pay; to be profitable; to pull against each other

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10,000 yen

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to be dispirited; to be dejected; to be disheartened; to lose heart

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to wish someone good luck; to wish someone success

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involuntarily; reluctantly; against one's inclination; against one's will; as a matter of unpleasant necessity; despite oneself

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cowardly; craven; unfair; mean; sneaky

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orchestra; band

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impudent; shameless; brazen; forward; audacious; cheeky

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German (language)

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to fix upon (one-sidedly); to (ignore somebody's position and) arbitrarily decide something is the case; to scold; to take (a person) to task

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(musical) conductor; commander; leader; director

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subsection head; assistant manager; chief clerk

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good-naturedness; good-natured person; credulous person; easy mark

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to give one's name; to introduce oneself; to announce one's candidacy

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pretty; lovely; clean; clear; completely; entirely

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in the same manner as before; the same as always

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just now; a moment ago

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to step over or across; to overcome

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have no relation to; have no luck with; not be fated to

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unattractive; ugly; unstylish; uncool

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toddling; with small, quick steps; restlessly; in continuous motion; quickly and easily; often

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to have one's heart stop beating; to be shocked; to be staggered

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saliva (in one's mouth)

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Kamakura (city)

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with a pitter-patter; choked up (with emotion); heart-wringing; momentary tightening of one's chest caused by powerful feelings (e.g. parting with a loved one)

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breaking off an engagement

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(shout of) encouragement; cheering; rooting; support

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bonus

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with a snap; (break) cleanly; (reject) sternly; flatly; smartly (e.g. of dressing up well)

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