jpdb beta

needle (compass, gauge, etc.); hand (clock); indicator; guiding principle; guideline; guide

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related bill

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to stick through; to force through; to spread throughout; to thoroughly diffuse; to make a path between two points; to proceed in a logical manner; to let pass

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wiles; art of coaxing

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explanation; interpretation

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the future; future prospects

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Liberal Party

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(not) ever; (not) by any means; (not) in the least; (not) in any way; (not) at all

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postwar period; period after Second World War

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underground water

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sometime; someday; one day; some time or other; the other day; in due course

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surface; face (i.e. the visible side of an object); front (of a building, etc.); obverse side (i.e. "head") of a coin; outside; exterior; appearance

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one's dearest wish; Buddha's vow to save humanity

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article (in document); provision; stripe; streak; although; though

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constitutional change; revising the constitution

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Japan Self-Defense Forces; JSDF; self-defence force; self-defense force

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troops overseas

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weapon; arms; ordnance; weapon (something used to gain an advantage); asset

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yes; that is correct; understood; I see; present; here; pardon?

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normalcy; normality; normal

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constitution; rules; regulation

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military force; military strength

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retention; maintenance; preservation

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warship; battleship

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fighter (aircraft)

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noisily; with loud footsteps; in a crowd; incessantly; all together

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paying back in installments (instalments); amortization plan (amortisation); gradual demolition; gradual erosion; gradual dismantlement

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way (of doing); manner; method; means

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willpower; energy; vitality

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international; diplomatic intercourse

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to raise objections; to complain; (to have the right) to say anything

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resignation; acceptance; consolation

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clique; group; (political) faction; wing; school; sect

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with a complacent smile; with a smile of satisfaction

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to strive; to endeavour; to endeavor; to make an effort; to be zealous

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dependence; reliance

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inexperienced; immature; green; grassy-smelling; smelling of raw vegetation

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the rest; the others; in addition (to that); besides that; and so forth; and the like

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method; process; manner; way; means; technique

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demilitarization; demilitarisation; demilitarized; demilitarised; unarmed

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permanent neutrality

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declaration; proclamation; announcement

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nonviolence; non-violence

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nonresistance

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military alliance

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cultural exchange

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to rely on; to depend on; to count on; to turn to (for help)

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security guarantee (e.g. military security, network security, etc.)

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to feel around for; to fumble for; to investigate; to probe into; to explore (parts unknown); to enjoy (natural beauty)

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argument; discussion; dispute; controversy

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