jpdb beta

taking; taker; last performer of the day (usu. the star performer); last performance of the day; active partner (e.g. in judo demonstration); emphatic or formal prefix

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school (e.g. of ikebana)

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secrecy; confidentiality; privacy; one's circumstances (esp. fiscal)

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trump card; ace up one's sleeve; secret weapon

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to be infected; to be contagious

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unsuccessful candidate; rejected person

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necessary information; required fields (e.g. in a form)

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time appointed for meeting (assembling); time one is supposed to meet

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(Platonic) ideal (of how things ought to be, e.g. human rights); foundational principle; idea; conception (e.g. of the university); doctrine; ideology

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monthly tuition fee

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both parties; both sides

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inconsistency; discord; conflict; discrepancy; contradiction; failure

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spear; lance; javelin; lance; (arch.) jeering

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shuriken; small throwing blade; throwing star

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empty-handed; unarmed; lacking funds

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to become familiar with; to fit in; to adapt oneself; to get used to; to grow accustomed to

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very; much; greatly; a lot of

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to be different from what was previously said; to be different from what was promised

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in terms of both ... and ...; from the perspective of ... as well as ...; whether it be ... or ...

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successful applicant

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front and rear; front and back; before and after; around; about; order; context

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nine; 9

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final; eventual; ultimate

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judging; inspection; examination; investigation; review

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mutual; reciprocal

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comprehensive; composite; all-embracing

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to look around; to tour

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to be preeminent; to be outstanding

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face; honour; meld; lineup (of players participating in a mahjong game); attendees (e.g. at a meeting); members

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fighting bravely; strenuous efforts

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serious; earnest; real sword (as opposed to a wooden practice weapon)

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to grapple with; to wrestle with; to engage in a bout; to tackle (e.g. a problem); to come to grips with; to work hard on

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candidate; applicant

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(arch.) Chinese bamboo; (arch.) bamboo imported from China (often used to make flutes); descending vertical sword attack (in kendo, etc.)

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advantageous; favourable; better; profitable; lucrative; gainful

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examiner; judge

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senior pupil (of the same master); senior disciple; senior student; senior member

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to run to; to come running; to rush (someplace); to hasten

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smell(ing) of sweat

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no sooner than; as soon as; immediately after; at the thought of; when I think about

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remarks; comments; way of talking; speaking style; excuse; topic (of conversation)

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to hang; to suspend; to hang oneself; to hoist an opponent off of his feet by his loincloth; to turn upwards (as if being pulled); to be slanted (of eyes)

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lawless; outrageous; insolent; rude; inexcusable; unpardonable

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frequent; continual; constant; great; intense; strong

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to sieve; to sift; to winnow; to screen (candidates)

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locker room; changing room; dressing room

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by gender; according to gender; gender-segregated

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woman; girl

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all-male household

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to pay no attention to (while listening); to take no notice of; to ignore; to let go in one ear and out the other

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