jpdb beta

to raise; to lift; to boost; to enhance

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May; fifth month of the lunar calendar

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diffuse reflection; diffused reflection; irregular reflection

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shade; shadow; behind (something); other side; the background; behind the scenes

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leading actor; star; leading figure; central figure; key figure

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I; me

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researcher

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brain; brains; mind

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to twist off

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double take (esp. out of surprise)

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leaving (a decision, job, etc.) to someone else; entrusting; leaving the choice of a meal to the chef; omakase

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genuine article; real thing; real deal

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spurious article; forgery; counterfeit; imitation; sham

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observing eye

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obvious; (as) clear as day; plain to see

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return; coming back

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dance; dancing

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perfect fit

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height; stature; length (esp. of clothing); all (one has); everything; magnificence (of a waka poem, etc.)

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to remain; to be left over; to be in excess; to be too many

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laundry; dry cleaner's

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collection (of art, stamps, etc.); collecting; collection (i.e. a range of new clothes); fashion show

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inconsequential; indifferent; not worth worrying about; whatever; whichever; I don't care

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to gather; to collect; to assemble

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to ask; to inquire; to blame (someone) for; to accuse of; to care about; to regard as important

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glittering; sparkling; glistening; twinkling

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(school) athletic festival; sports day; field day

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relative; relation; kin

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's house; 's home

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20 years old

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beautician; cosmetician; hairdresser; hair stylist

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to distribute; to hand out; to deliver; to allot; to allocate; to place (staff, soldiers, etc.)

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last month

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seitai; manipulative therapy based on Chinese and Japanese traditions, and encompassing osteopathy, massage and chiropractic

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performer (usu. in a boy band or girl group) with an image cultivated to foster a dedicated fan following; Japanese idol; (cultural) icon; idol; idol (object of worship); image

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chase; pursuit; chase scene (in a movie); obsessive fan who follows a celebrity around; groupie; in (quick) succession

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emphasizing (a point, argument, etc.); stressing; insistence; arguing strongly (for, against)

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gross; disgusting

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question; inquiry; enquiry

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one by one; one each; one at a time

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autograph; signature; sign; signal; indication

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Taizou

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beautiful (of one's appearance, voice, bearing, etc.); lovely; heartwarming (of a relationship, state of affairs, etc.); beautiful; wonderful

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inquiry; enquiry; investigation; (police) interview; questioning (e.g. witness, suspect); hearing

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bustling; busy; crowded; lively (party, voices, etc.); loud; noisy

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nonchalantly; without a care

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to quiet; to calm down; to compose oneself; to settle down

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bath

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to draw back; to sink; to be set back (e.g. from a road); to withdraw (e.g. from the public eye); to retire to (somewhere)

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care (e.g. medical); attention; nursing; kea (Nestor notabilis)

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