jpdb beta

theory; reason; logic; (unreasonable) argument; strained logic; excuse

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yes; wind that blows from north to north-east during spring and summer along the coast of the sea of Japan

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pleasantly smiling

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philosophical view; looking at philosophically; long view; farsighted view

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to see through (a lie, scheme, etc.); to see into (someone's mind); to read (someone's true feelings); to penetrate

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in consideration of; in deference to; out of respect for; for (someone's) sake

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clergyman; churchman; clergy

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impertinent; saucy; cheeky; impudent; audacious; cocky

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in a tousled manner; in a ruffled fashion; in a disorderly manner; with a fluster; confusedly; messily

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shrieking; squealing; screeching; chattering (e.g. of a monkey); chittering

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to frolic about; to mess around

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learning by ear; memory of having heard something before

2

what day; how many days

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being amazed; being horrified; being taken aback

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often; frequently; lightly (of a movement); easily; simply

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sleeve; wing (of a stage, desk, gate, etc.); flap (of a dust jacket)

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since; for the past ... (e.g. ten years); this person; this gentleman

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(outward) appearance; (proper) format (e.g. of an essay); form; appearances; decency; lip-service

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to become ...-ish; to appear like ...; to have a touch of ...; to become stained with ...; to become steeped with ...; to become smeared with ...

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to pull oneself together; to collect oneself (after a failure); to regain control (of oneself)

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classmate

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unable to wait

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school friend

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preconception; preconceived notion; prejudice

1

to plant; to transplant; to instil (idea, feeling, etc.)

1

(verbal) message; word (from someone)

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it's different when ... but; it's not so bad when ... but

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call; summons; call; invocation; usher who calls the names of wrestlers, sweeps the ring, etc.; telephone number at which a person without a telephone can be reached; (arch.) box-shaped area containing clean water for rinsing oneself (in an Edo-period bathhouse)

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to respond; to answer; to accept (an invitation, offer, etc.); to comply with (a request, etc.); to suit; to match

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to receive favor; to receive assistance; to receive help; to be looked after; to be taken care of; to become dependent (on)

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interest (in something); enthusiasm

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queen; female monarch; queen consort; consort of a king; queen; princess

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to go out and away; to leave

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sense of distance (physical or emotional); feeling of distance

2

to lose (through death; e.g. a wife, child)

5

heartbreak; grief; sorrow

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sensible; clever; smart; decent; tasteful

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in that manner; like that

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to change; to switch; to change over (to); to renew

5

to darken one's face; to assume a gloomy look

1

ominous; sinister; unlucky; inauspicious

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(stand to) attention!; standing at attention

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strict (e.g. security); heavy (e.g. guard); showy; pretentious; impressive; imposing

2

treatment; reception; service; working conditions; salary; pay

2

welcome; (warm) reception

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irony; sarcasm; unexpected; different from what one expected; (only) surface; something superficial

5

feeling good; feeling at ease; feeling easy

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room; wife (of someone of high rank); scabbard; Chinese "Encampment" constellation (one of the 28 mansions)

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to keep (a person) waiting

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guidance; leading (the way); information; notice; announcement (of a visitor's arrival); informing (someone) of a visitor's arrival

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