jpdb beta

to draw the line; to set a boundary; to make a clear distinction

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exactly; just; right (when); just (as); just (about to); on the point of

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the ruler; sovereign

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to turn toward; to look (up, down, etc.); to face (e.g. east) (of a building, window, etc.); to look out on; to point (of an arrow, compass needle, etc.); to be suited to

2

warfare; the maelstrom of war; disorder brought about by war

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union; combination; association; RENGO (Japanese Trade Union Confederation)

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to amuse oneself; to make merry

2

the late emperor; preceding emperor

2

postwar period; period after Second World War

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acquisition; possession

2

rights and interests (esp. those a country holds abroad)

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foundation; base; basis; from the beginning; from the outset; by nature

1

domestic affairs; internal administration

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that child; that kid; that boy; (arch.) you

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term of office

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third-term election

1

expiration; termination

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request; favor; favour; reliance; dependence; trust

3

very young; childish; immature

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awesome; awe-inspiring; august; discourteous (to a superior); lacking due respect

2

guidance; leadership; instruction; shido (minor penalty in judo)

1

godsend; lifesaver; timely offer; windfall

1

to deliver; to extradite; to stretch across; to hand over

1

end; tip; end (of the year, month, etc.); close; youngest child; descendants; offspring

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inspector general; commissioner

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over-fond parent; doting parent

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if it's going to be that way, then ...; if given the choice; if possible; if anything

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to succeed (someone); to take over from; to pick up the torch

2

parental love; parental affection

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intervention

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unattractive; ugly; unstylish; uncool

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to cock one's head in puzzlement; to tilt one's head in contemplation; to wrack one's brain; to think hard

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not feeling like doing ...; having no mind to ...; being in no mood for ...; having no intention of ...

2

pillow; bolster; introduction (e.g. to a rakugo story); lead-in

2

ambition; aspiration

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prestige; dignity

2

to get back; to regain; to recover; to make up (for); to catch up on

1

scene; setting; scene (in a movie, play); shot; state of the market

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to draw (something) toward one; to pull toward one; to pull closer; to attract; to draw; to entice

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strength; toughness; bravery; boldness

1

liver; innards; courage; spirit; crux; essential point

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to appear on the stage

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front stage; center stage (of politics, etc.)

2

century; hundred years; (fig.) a long time

2

strict order; peremptory command

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incredible; unbelievable; terrific; impressive

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striking a deal; coming to an agreement; making noodles by hand; making handmade noodles; manual input (on a computer, etc.); entering (text) by hand

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imperial authority; imperial prerogative; imperium

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(the crime of) high treason

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capital crime; crime resulting in a death penalty

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