jpdb beta

tempura; deep-fried fish and vegetables in a light batter

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

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connection; pull

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in advance; beforehand; previously

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to teach; to instruct; to tell; to inform; to preach

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about this time

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camphor tree (Cinnamomum camphora); camphorwood; camphor laurel

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to notice; to recognize; to recognise; to become aware of; to perceive; to realize

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Mr (junior); master; boy

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to follow another's example

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same; similar; (just) like; equal

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to become; to amount to

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to use (a thing, method, etc.); to make use of; to use (a person, animal, puppet, etc.); to employ; to use (time, money, etc.); to spend

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figure; design; twill weave; pattern of diagonal stripes; style (of writing); figure (of speech); design

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shallows; shoal; rapids; current; position; place

2

to cuddle; to comfort; to rock; to soothe; to dandle; to humor

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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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to be worried; to be troubled

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to address (someone); to accost a person; to talk (to someone); to begin to talk; to start a conversation

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to call out (to); to call; to summon (a doctor, etc.); to invite; to designate; to name; to garner (support, etc.)

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finally; at last; barely; narrowly; gradually; little by little

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shiitake mushroom (Lentinula edodes)

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to hold (in one's hand); to take (into one's hand); to own; to obtain

1

start; commencement; beginning; initiation

1

already; too late

1

passage (of time); elapsing; progress; development; transit

1

to lose; to be defeated; to succumb; to give in; to be inferior to; to break out in a rash due to (e.g. lacquer, shaving, etc.)

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10,000; ten thousand; myriad; everything; all; (arch.) various

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prayer; wish; vow

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counter for temples

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cancer

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capsicum (Capsicum annuum, esp. the cultivated chili peppers); chili pepper (chile, chilli); cayenne; shichimi pepper

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to stuff into; to jam; to shorten; to move closer together; to reduce (spending); to conserve; to focus intently on

1

takoyaki; octopus dumplings

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method; manner; appearance; air; tendency; folk song (genre of the Shi Jing)

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chicken and vegetable stew with bechamel sauce or fresh cream

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sauce; Worcestershire sauce

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ice cream; icecream

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examiner; judge

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near oneself; close to one; familiar

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ingredient; (raw) material; unprocessed timber; raw timber; subject matter; topic

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devising (a way); contriving; device; design; dedication to spiritual improvement (esp. through Zen meditation)

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wonderful; splendid; magnificent

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gotcha; alrighty; got it; OK

2

to hold back (e.g. emotions); to rein in (e.g. a horse, unruly people); to get the better of; to control; to command

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decision of a contest; finals (in sports)

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advance (into a new market or stage of progress); launching (a new career or venture); expanding (into a new market); stepping forward; emerging

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hiss (esp. cat); sizzle; whoosh

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thanks (for coming, helping, etc.); glad you could make it; tiredness; fatigue

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it's been a long time; long time no see

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