jpdb beta

to represent; to signify; to reveal; to show; to express; to make widely known

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electricity bill; electric bill

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teakettle; kettle

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to pull; to tug; to draw (attention, sympathy, etc.); to attract (e.g. interest); to draw back (e.g. one's hand); to draw in (one's chin, stomach, etc.); to draw (a card, mahjong tile, etc.)

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luckily; blessedly; fortunately

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

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calm; composed; cool; quiet

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local specialty or souvenir bought as a gift while travelling; present brought by a visitor; something unpleasant that one is given (e.g. an illness while on vacation); unwelcome gift

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shelf; ledge; rack; trellis

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replica

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Japanese sword (usu. single-edged and curved); Japanese bladed weapon

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to take in one's hand; to pick up; to obtain

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scabbard; sheath; cap (on a brush, pen, etc.); case; margin (between two prices); spread

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to pull out; to draw out; to omit; to leave out; to do to the end; to do thoroughly; to let out (e.g. air from a tyre)

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cheap; inexpensive; calm; peaceful; quiet

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to shine; to glitter; to be bright

2

edge (of a knife or sword); blade; prong (of an electrical plug)

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two

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what on Earth is this?

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employee (of a store); shop assistant; clerk; salesperson

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catch; catching; catch; shop tout; puller-in; catching (in swimming and boating); catching the water

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like this; in this way; as you see

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ten-odd; a dozen or so

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motor scooter; moped; motorized bicycle

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below; down; bottom; beneath; underneath; just after; right after

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strange; unfamiliar; mysterious; suspicious

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to lie down; to stretch out; to lie ahead (of danger, difficulty, etc.); to lie in wait

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oh my god!; oh my gosh!; you got me!; wow!

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belle; (town) beauty

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illustration; picture; sketch; drawing; figure

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handkerchief

2

spider

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stone paving; cobble paving; stone steps; check (pattern); pavé (rectangular dessert, usu. made from chocolate or several layers of sponge cake)

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gap; opening; spare moment; interval; unguarded moment; carelessness

3

driver; chauffeur

2

hat; cap; cap (move)

3

guest; visitor; customer; client; shopper

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waiting; waiting time; wait tile; tile which would complete one's hand

2

uncle; old man; mister; manybar goatfish (Parupeneus multifasciatus)

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at that time; at that moment; then; on that occasion

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to get goosebumps; to be deeply moved (so that one gets goosebumps); to get chills; to feel shivers

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never; not at all

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(practical) experience; personal experience; hands-on experience; first-hand experience

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(something) has never occurred; to have never done (something); such a thing has not happened; never happens; there is never a time when

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everyday; daily; ordinary; usual; routine; regular

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experience

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suitable; proper; appropriate; perfunctory; half-minded; sloppy

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to give a reason

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to make symbolic signs (gestures) with the fingers

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doll; puppet; marionette; puppet (person under the control of another); straw man; yes-man

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