jpdb beta

to knock (ideas) against each other; to present competing ideas; to have a lively exchange of ideas; to smash together; to crash into each other; to throw at each other

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kindness; favor; favour; goodwill; affection; liking (for someone)

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not funny; not a laughing matter; not a joke

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suspicious-looking; fishy

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assistance; support

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to become sullen; to sulk; to get angry; to peel (off); to come off

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to get mended; to be repaired; to return to normal; to recover (e.g. one's temper); to be corrected; to get put right; to come right

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result (that makes an act worthwhile); worth (in doing something); value; Kai (former province located in present-day Yamanashi Prefecture)

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and so on; and so forth; et cetera; comment; criticism

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still; even now

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fingers; fingertips; underling; stooge; tool

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mistake; error; blunder

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to interfere (with); to hinder; to be hindered (from doing); to become impeded; to have difficulty; to suffer inconvenience

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intentionally; on purpose; deliberately; taking something into account

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to brave a danger; to take a risk

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particular; special; (not) particularly; (not) especially

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thickheaded; insensitive; dull; thick-skinned

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putting the cart before the horse; mistaking the means for the end; getting one's priorities backwards

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so far as

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a little more; a bit more

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a little bit; a little while

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to keep (something) a close secret; to hide (the truth, one's pain, etc.); to keep hidden

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the reason is that ...; because

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to take a pinch of something (e.g. salt); to pick up in one's fingers

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wing; Chinese "Wings" constellation (one of the 28 mansions); (arch.) counter for birds or bird wings

5

crosswise

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handle; grip; holder; person who holds

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high fever; intense heat

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crossing swords; fighting with swords; cutting each other (in fighting)

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to be cut out for (e.g. a job); to be suited (to)

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edge of blade

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very interesting; of absorbing interest; having a keen interest (in); being immensely curious (about)

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first of all; at once; for now; for the time being; anyway; at least

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seasoning; flavour; condition; state; (state of) health; physical condition

3

to insert; to put between; to tuck (into)

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to suit; to match; to become; to be like

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to take in; to bring in; to capture (e.g. image); to import; to win over; to please

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to conquer (e.g. an enemy); to defeat; to overcome (a difficulty); to out-hit

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undisputed; entirely; perfect

1

dark clouds; black clouds

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omen; sign; notice; indication

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how long; how far; how much

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rain gear

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guard; lookout; watch

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acquaintance; friend; familiar face

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shift work

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office hours; business hours; working hours

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weatherbeaten; exposed to rain

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day and night

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trouble (I have put you through); (your) hard work; thank you (for your hard work); I appreciate your efforts

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