jpdb beta

to store; to save up; to accumulate (e.g. knowledge); to build up (e.g. experience); to grow (a beard, moustache, etc.); to wear

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merger; joining into one; amalgamation; melding; merging; annexation

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huge; gigantic; enormous

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to change (into); to turn (into); to transform (into); to influence

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neighboring countries; neighbouring countries; surrounding countries

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hit; success; guess; prediction; affability; friendliness; sensation

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well-informed person

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environment; surroundings; circumstances

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to put in order; to arrange; to get ready; to prepare; to adjust; to regulate (e.g. rhythm, tune, one's breathing)

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diplomacy; selling (e.g. door-to-door); canvassing

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strategy; tactics

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ground; crust (earth); foundation (building, etc.); base; constituency; power base

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to harden; to freeze; to put together; to collect; to make secure; to stabilize; to fortify

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comet

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like; as

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many; numerous; various; large number of

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large country; major nation; great power; province of the highest rank (ritsuryō system)

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to make a decision; to draw a conclusion; to give a judgement; to hand down a verdict; to let go down; to lower; to do oneself

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gaining total control (of people or counties); suppression; oppression; control; mastery; ascendancy

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in addition; furthermore; above (which); on top of (which)

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in an instant; instantly; in a moment; instantaneously; in the twinkling of an eye

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to repaint; to paint again; to paint (a different colour); to change completely; to break (a record); to redraw (e.g. the map)

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right beside; close to; nearby

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mess; sorry state; -ways; -wards; in the act of ...; just as one is ...

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each country; every country; various countries; all countries

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armaments; military preparations

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reinforcement; augmentation; strengthening; increase; buildup

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half

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area; region; district; locality

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

2

rushing into; breaking into; storming; plunging into (war, etc.); embarking on (a new venture)

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war; fighting; fierce competition

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fire; flame; blaze

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whole nation; whole land; whole country

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even; (if) only; just; besides; on top of that

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character (of a person); personality; disposition; characteristics; nature (of a thing, event, etc.)

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to live; to make a living; to get on with

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military authorities; army circles

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one's origin (e.g. city, country, parentage, school)

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a little; some; somewhat; amount; quantity; number

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militarism

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first; foremost; most important; best; greatest; above all

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doctrine; rule; principle; -ism

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to destroy; to overthrow; to wreck; to ruin

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needless fear; groundless apprehension; unfounded worry

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no more than; just; only; mere; goes no further than

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to take (someone) with one; to bring along; to go with; to be accompanied by

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journey; trip; travels; during the journey; on the way; while travelling

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pacifism

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to let pass; to allow through; to transmit (e.g. light, sound, etc.); to conduct (electricity); to stick through (e.g. a hole); to force through (e.g. an opening); to connect (e.g. two places)

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