jpdb beta

forced; compulsory

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to send in

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raindrops; falling drop of water; intravenous drip; IV; drip-feed

1

needle; pin; hook; stinger; thorn; hand (e.g. clock, etc.); pointer

1

to stick into (of something with a sharp point); to prick; to pierce; to resonate emotionally; to move

1

in large drops

1

pure white

1

stain; spot; smudge; spot (on one's skin, e.g. chloasma, liver spot); blemish; discoloration

1

something; something or other; so-and-so; somehow (handling, dealing with something); anyhow; one way or another

2

to bring near; to bring close; to let go near; to associate with; to bring (people) together; to let come near (of a person)

2

handkerchief

3

upper lip; philtrum; under one's nose; mouth

1

even at the best of times; already; (even) under normal circumstances; in addition to; as it is

3

crumpled; wrinkled; crinkled; creased

1

as (one pleases, one is told, etc.); wherever (e.g. one's feet take one); according to

4

crumpled; wrinkled

4

never again

2

soft voice

2

life-support system

2

the body; the flesh; the outer man; one's physique

1

existence; being; presence

3

to accept; to receive; to agree

1

saturation

1

calmness; composure; presence of mind; stability; steadiness

2

to lean over; to lean in

1

person; -er; (arch.) expert; (arch.) geisha; (arch.) prostitute

1

will; volition; intention; intent; determination

1

to shut oneself in (e.g. one's room); to be confined in; to fill with (emotion, enthusiasm, power, etc.); to imbue with; to fill a space (of a gas, smell, etc.); to be heavy with (e.g. smoke); to be muffled (e.g. of a voice)

2

deep voice; rich voice; full voice

1

single word; a few words; brief comment

2

to spread (of a rumour, news, etc.); to travel; to be handed down (from generation to generation); to be passed down; to be introduced (to a country, region, etc.); to be brought; to be conveyed (of a feeling, impression, etc.)

3

to cover one's face

2

to muffle one's voice; to speak (or sob, etc.) quietly

2

rhythm

3

to crush to death; to press to death; to squeeze to death; to suppress (a laugh, one's anger, etc.); to stifle; to subdue (one's voice)

2

sobbing; sob; weeping

2

only; sole; unique

3

warmth

1

chic; smart; understanding; considerate; familiar with worldly pleasures (esp. sexual relations, geisha districts and red-light districts)

2

cheerful; merry; sunny; bright (sky, day, etc.); fine; clear

1

so much; so often; oh, yes!; that's it; that's right; quite

2

autumn eggplant; eggplant picked in the autumn

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pickles made in brine and fermented rice bran (esp. vegetables, also meat, fish, eggs, etc.)

2

skillful; skilful; delicious; tasty; good (deal, idea, etc.); profitable

5

to be submerged; to be soaked; to be pickled; to be well seasoned; to be totally immersed (in a condition, e.g. laziness)

1

small plate; small dish

1

to deny; to contradict; to negate (esp. a sound); to drown out

1

to behave; to conduct oneself; to act; to treat (someone) to (food or drink); to entertain (e.g. to lunch)

4

bitter (taste); sour (expression, look); bitter; bitter (e.g. experience); painful

1

to collect; to gather; to save; to accumulate; to pile up

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