jpdb beta

in the early period (of something); at the beginning

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soundproofing

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about; roughly; generally; on the whole; completely; quite

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long-sleeved kimono

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disguising oneself as a man; dressing as a man (for a woman); male clothing

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to prosper; to flourish

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sightseer; spectator; viewer

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Japanese zelkova (species of elm-like tree, Zelkowa serrata)

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appointment; rendezvous; date

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to roll in; to tumble into; to visit (esp. to stay overnight as an unwanted guest); to fall in one's way; to fall into one's lap

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banter; teasing; chaffing; merely asking the price; just looking at goods; window-shopping

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disappointment; despair; despondency; broken heart; adversity

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to stare back (at); to glare back

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study abroad destination

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heavy thunder

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to polish up (on); to refine; to hone; to polish (by rubbing)

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tights; pantyhose

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leaving something as it is (after taking it out or turning it on)

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black; black (coffee); without cream or milk; exploitative (esp. of employees); overly harsh; boldface

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hakama; man's formal divided skirt

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Yoshino cherry (Prunus yedoensis)

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cotton candy; fairy floss; candy floss

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to pierce; to penetrate; to sting (wound or sensitive area, etc.); to smart; to be infected (with vice); to be steeped (with prejudice)

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(a) slight; disrespect; making light (of); neglect

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to ride upon the winds

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depending on; dependent upon; relying on

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to probe; to search; to sound out; to investigate

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pardon; forgiveness; exemption; permission

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to take into one's possession; to receive; to take into one's care (e.g. person, pet); to take custody of; to leave; to go away

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expresses a firm view or feeling; please ...; would you ...

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towering; astonishingly high

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to snatch (and run); to carry off; to swipe; to scoop up (and remove; sand, earth, etc.)

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reward; prize

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with a snap; with a crack

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scissors; shears; clippers; hole punch

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spoils of war; booty; war trophy; something one managed to obtain or buy (at a bargain sale, merchandise stall, etc.); purchases; prizes (at an arcade, etc.)

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handsome man; actor in a love scene

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to put someone to trouble

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cool; calm; composed; easy; simple

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to tear off; to peel off; to rip off; to strip of (clothes, rank, etc.); to deprive of; to divest of

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wakame (species of edible brown seaweed, Undaria pinnatifida)

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kombu (usu. Saccharina japonica); konbu; kelp; any edible species from the family Laminariaceae

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persistence; fortitude; indomitability

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infancy; childish; infantile; immature

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to cling to ... in tears; to beg ... in tears; to appeal; to throw oneself on someone's mercy

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song with lyrics about resentment and a sorrowful tune; resentful complaint

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pretending not to recognize (recognise); feigned ignorance

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hard training

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moving; touching; stirring

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sea bream (Sparidae); porgy; tai (species of reddish-brown Pacific sea bream, Pagrus major)

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