jpdb beta

to compare and contrast two alternatives; to weigh the relative merits of A and B; to weigh one's options; to try to have it both ways; to try to sit on two stools

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at the same time as; while; as well as (multiple roles)

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key; lock; key (to a problem); clue

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to fill; to become full (of); to wax (of the moon); to rise (of the tide); to flow; to expire (of a period of time)

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green; emerald green; green color of new foliage; verdure

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just like

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splendid; magnificent; gorgeous

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all; completely; totally; entirely; thoroughly

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to dazzle one's eyes; to hold one's gaze; to fascinate; to captivate

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to interrupt; to obstruct (a view, someone's way, etc.); to block (light, wind, etc.); to intercept; to cut off

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first move (in go, shogi, etc.); moving first; person with the first move; forestalling; (seizing the) initiative

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I wonder; do you think?; I might; some kind; some stage; somehow

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to be fascinated (by); to be captivated by; to be enchanted by; to gaze admiringly at; to watch in fascination

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to blush; to redden

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creakingly; squeakingly; tightly (squeezing, pressing, etc.); (drinking) all in one sweep

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how long; how far; how much

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victory or defeat; match; contest; game

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request

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vermilion; scarlet

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to dye; to colour; to color

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I got it; I see; I now know; So that's the reason

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one way or another; in many ways; in various ways

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ridiculous; odd

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everyday; daily; ordinary; usual; routine; regular

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scenery; scene; landscape; scene (e.g. of a crime)

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to give a glance (at); to take one look at

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glance; look; glimpse; complete view; bird's-eye view

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more than expected

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good

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arrival; coming (e.g. something awaited); advent

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chance; opportunity

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definite; final; decisive; conclusive

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to let an opportunity slip

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to fire (gun, arrow, questions, etc.); to shoot; to set free; to release; to emit (e.g. light); to give off (e.g. a scent)

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to be sufficient; to be enough; to be worth doing; to be worthy of; to do (the job); to serve

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essential; important; crucial; vital; main

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to be able to eat; to be able to swallow

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living room (Japanese-style)

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formal marriage interview; marriage meeting

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off the mark; off base; misdirected; irrelevant

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cold (drinking) water

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difference in temperature; difference in degrees of enthusiasm, interest, commitment, etc.

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cool down

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to use up all one's strength

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Japanese clothing; being dressed in a kimono; Japanese-style bookbinding

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I don't know ...; how about ...?; I wonder; what about ..?

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fresh

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to fire oneself up; to give it one's all; to get psyched; to fire someone up (with scolding, corporal punishment, etc.); to rouse

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dress

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blending of Japanese and Western styles

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