jpdb beta

to burn completely; to consume (by fire); to burn to nothing; to burn to the ground; to reduce to ashes

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eruption

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if one is unlucky; if one is careless

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to fall to one's knees; to go down on one's knees (e.g. to express respect)

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top-class

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on a routine basis; regularly; habitually

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region; limits; stage; level

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daily; everyday; days (e.g. of one's youth); every day; day after day

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instant death

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to break wind; to let off a fart; to have a shot

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to throw into disorder; to disarrange; to disturb (order, peace, etc.); to corrupt (public morals); to dishevel (hair)

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surrender; submission; capitulation; being defeated (e.g. by a problem); giving up; giving in

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with a click (of a button or switch); with a snap; crisply; one (small protrusion, hole, etc.); single; shortly

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taboo word; forbidden topic; words or phrases not allowed (in waka and haikai)

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full particulars; all the details; the whole story; everything (about); from beginning to end

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ignominious defeat; crushing failure; utterly beaten; overwhelming defeat

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was; were

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imitation

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pre-war days; before the war

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having a prominent nose; having a long nose; prideful; boastful; tengu

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to give up (all thoughts of); to abandon; to despair of; to make up one's mind; to make a decision; to decide

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cool; refreshing; clear (e.g. eyes); bright; clear; distinct

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(afternoon) nap; sleeping during the day; siesta

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confluence (of rivers); flowing together; joining; joining (of people, groups, parties, etc.); union; linking up

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swish; whoosh; whizz

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race

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participation (in a tournament, match, race, etc.); entry; appearance (on the stage, television, etc.); exiting (a venue, train station, etc.); exit; being dispatched (of an ambulance, fire engine, etc.)

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vehicle; conveyance; (means of) transport; ride (at a fair, amusement park, etc.); attraction

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user; consumer; employer

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existence; possession; having; limited company

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to manage; to deal with; to cope with; to sentence; to condemn; to punish

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overall victory; championship; winning the title; (being in) heaven; bliss; perfect contentment

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trophy

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to mince; to cut fine; to carve; to engrave; to tick away (time); to beat out (e.g. rhythm); to etch (into one's mind)

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highest ever; record-high; highest on record

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(establishing a) big lead; (winning by a) huge margin; breaking away (from the field)

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preliminary contest; qualifying round; trial; preliminary selection; screening (e.g. of applicants); provisional election

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passing through (a tunnel, station, town, etc.); passing by (e.g. of a typhoon); passage (of a bill, e.g. through parliament); carriage; passing (an examination, inspection, etc.); clearing

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half-moon; half a month; semicircle

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it doesn't matter what; anything is fine

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apprenticeship; probation; learning by observation; apprentice; trainee; probationer

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nature; disposition

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outstanding talent; person of exceptional talent; gifted person

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very small fraction (of); very small proportion; very small part; tiny bit

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secret; secrecy; mystery; secret (e.g. to success); esoteric teachings

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(a) light; lights; lamp

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to flicker; to quiver; to waver; to sway

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to go smoothly; to turn out well; to do the trick; to have peaceful relations

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investigation (esp. in academic and scientific contexts); finding out the facts; bringing (a matter) to light; inquiring into

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properly; accurately; exactly; neatly; tidily; orderly

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