jpdb beta

to become stronger; to grow in intensity; to grow violent; to invite contributions, etc.; to solicit help, participation, etc.; to recruit (e.g. soldiers)

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in proportion to; according to; depending on

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yesterday

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disgraceful behavior; disgraceful behaviour; shameful sight

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great deed

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grace; favor; favour; blessing; benefit

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to pity; to feel sympathy for; to sympathize with; to sympathise with; to commiserate with; to have mercy on

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Ookubo Toshimichi (1830-1878)

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in those days

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great wealth; enormous fortune

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easy; simple; ready; casual; off-hand; easy-going

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house (e.g. of Tokugawa); family

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household economy; housekeeping; homemaking

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China under the Qing dynasty; Qing China; Qing dynasty

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detective; investigator; sleuth; detective work; secret investigation

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dispatch; despatch; deployment; temporary employee (esp. from an agency); temporary worker; agency temp

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private funds; own funds; private property

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to receive favor (favour); to be much obliged to someone; to be indebted

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wealth, rank, and arrogant splendor

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advertising section; classified ads; advertisement column; advertising space

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orphan

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which (of three or more); well; now; c'mon

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comb

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drinking party; banquet; feast

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in various ways; in all sorts of ways; at every opportunity; whenever there is a chance

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to be too numerous; to be too much

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to be sacrificed; to fall victim to; to fall prey to

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to get; to be given

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troubled times; turbulent times

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temporary; ad hoc; makeshift; stopgap

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suddenly; in a flash; rapidly; attractive; distinguished; showy

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showy; brilliant; gorgeous; florid; gay

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height; acme; extremity; end; limit

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to speak; to talk; to mediate; to act as a go-between; to put in a good word (for someone)

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citizen; citizenry; city inhabitant; townspeople; bourgeoisie; middle class

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rice cracker; senbei; Japanese cracker; rice cookie; wafer

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school friend

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hot water; hot bath; hot spring; molten iron

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government expense

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government-issued goods

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to put on (clothing, esp. new)

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to put on (lower-body clothing, e.g. pants, skirt, footwear); to wear; to affix (a sword to one's hip); (arch.) to affix (a bowstring to a bow)

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shoe; shoes; boots; footwear; footgear

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counter for pairs of socks, shoes, etc.

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both extremes

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representative; delegate

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only; sole; unique

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together (with); at the same time; in a lump

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to idle away one's time

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party (political); person who is fond of; fan of

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