jpdb beta

strike (kendo)

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without a moment's delay

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slashing a sword diagonally from the shoulder

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to parry; to sidestep; to dodge

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combo (esp. a small jazz group); combination; set; combo (set of actions performed in sequence)

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yellow; high-pitched (voice); shrill

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(shout of) encouragement; cheering; rooting; support

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fight; fighting spirit; fight!; do your best

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phi; diameter (units assumed, esp. mm)

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sports-minded; sports-oriented

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feint

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every last one; one and all; from A to Z; as soon as; right after; no sooner (than)

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swing; shake; appearance; behaviour; pretence (pretense); show; going to restaurant, hotel etc. without a reservation or introduction

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to be unsteady; to reel; to shake; to waver; to be unsettled (feelings, thoughts, etc.)

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joy; delight; rapture; pleasure; gratification; rejoicing

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outer canthus; outer corner of the eye

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to raise overhead

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to open (e.g. doors); to open (e.g. business, etc.); to be empty; to be vacant; to be available; to be open (e.g. neckline, etc.); to have been opened (of one's eyes, mouth, etc.)

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both hands

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arranging a group of people so as to form a character or spell out a message

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to struggle; to writhe; to wriggle; to act frantically; to make desperate efforts

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rivalry (between two equally strong sides); struggle for supremacy; competing (with); vying (with); contending (with); being an equal match (for)

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trembling; shivering; jiggling; wobbling; bouncing

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sham battle

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defeat; loss; failing to live up to (one's name, looks, etc.); discount; loss (on a sale)

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if (it) doesn't exist; if there is no ...; if not ...; unless ...; have to ...; must ...

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after a while; a little while later; shortly afterward; after a brief interval

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to take down; to bring down; to drop off (a passenger); to let off; to withdraw (money); to use for the first time; to wear for the first time

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witness

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rationalization; justification

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to rush over; to run up to

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to wipe; to mop up; to get rid of (an impression, feeling, blemish, etc.); to dispel (e.g. shame); to erase

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uchiwa; type of traditional Japanese handheld fan

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to fan; to incite; to instigate

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away

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tool; means; ingredients (added to soup, rice, etc.); counter for sets of armor, utensils, furniture, etc.

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manners; behavior; behaviour

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chorus; singing in a chorus

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to form a circle; to stand in a circle

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glass (drinking vessel); tumbler; cups (playing card suit)

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to receive; to get; to accept; to take; to interpret; to understand

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fruit; nut; berry; fruits; profit

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juice; soft drink (usu. fruit-based); sweetened drink

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high class; high grade; high rank; seniority

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plantation

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fruit

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very popular; highly favoured

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small quantity; small amount; narrowmindedness

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fault; weakness; flaw; crux (of a matter); difficult point; point of contention

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to feel uplifted; to be cheered up; to hearten; to be inspired; to be energized

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