jpdb beta

to settle (a problem)

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easy-to-understand

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edict; ordinance; proclamation

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holding (a conference, exhibition, etc.); opening; hosting (e.g. the Olympics)

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the greater part

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to hold back (e.g. emotions); to rein in (e.g. a horse, unruly people); to get the better of; to control; to command

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supreme ruler; autocrat; dynast; high king

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the point just before ...; the point of (doing); the verge (of); (just before the) edge

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subordinate person

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empire; Empire of Japan

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to succeed (a person, to a position, etc.); to inherit; to patch (clothes); to mend; to add (e.g. charcoal to the fire); to replenish with

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most; extremely

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confident; assured; self-assured; bullish

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expression; representation; description; representation (of a group)

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welcome; (warm) reception

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grudge; ill will; enmity

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influential person; man of importance

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old friend; old pal

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to rescue; to free

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emergency; crisis; critical moment; urgent move (required to prevent a major loss, to stabilize a group, etc.); urgent point

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authority; power; influence; (an) authority (on); expert

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master swordsman

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grandchild

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ex post facto report; report after the event

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to look disheartened

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disquieting; threatening; turbulent; restless; unsettled; disturbing

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rhythm

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one's heart; one's mind; one's intentions

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commonplace (of people or animals); ordinary; typical; ubiquitous; run-of-the-mill; found around every corner

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secret manoeuvres (maneuvers); operating behind the scenes

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party; set; gang; company; person

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worship; adoration; admiration; cult

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sly; cunning; crafty

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fungal filament; hypha; hyphae

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seed (e.g. of a plant); pip; progeny; offspring; paternal blood; lineage; sperm

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to plant; to insert

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exception

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surface; outer layer

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face; mask; face guard; striking the head (in kendo); surface (esp. a geometrical surface); page; aspect

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(political) power; authority; influence

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mechanism; machinery; system; structure; organization

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to be worm-eaten; to be eaten by worms; to affect adversely; to spoil; to ruin

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member of an assembly; member of the Diet; member of parliament; member of Congress

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(large) house; residence; mansion

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luxurious; magnificent; extravagant; sumptuous

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elegant; graceful; refined; leisurely; comfortable; easy

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wine

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bathrobe

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to spread out (e.g. a futon); to lay out; to lay down (e.g. a cushion); to impose widely (e.g. martial law); to promulgate; to pin down; to hold down

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futon; Japanese bedding consisting of a mattress and a duvet; round cushion used for Zen meditation (traditionally made of woven bulrush leaves)

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