jpdb beta

something said for politeness' sake; diplomatic language; honeyed words; lip service; empty compliment

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with energy (of parties and such); enthusiastically; going all out

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to shine; to sparkle; to twinkle; to light up (with happiness, hope, etc.); to beam; to gleam

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exchange; interchange; switching; reciprocity; barter; substitution

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contacting; getting in touch; communication; call; message

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uncharacteristic; unbefitting; unworthy (of)

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simple and honest; unsophisticated; simpleminded; naive; unspoiled

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boy; juvenile; child

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shyness; fear of strangers; stranger anxiety

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to be fit (for a role); to be qualified (for); to be equal (to a task); to be able to fulfill one's duties (as)

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one portion; one serving; adult; grown-up; fully fledged; established

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professional

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way (of doing things); method; style; school (of ikebana, tea ceremony, etc.); style; system

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self-satisfied look; triumphant look; smug face; shit-eating grin

1

to pull out; to take out; to lead out (e.g. a horse from a stable); to summon (e.g. to court); to withdraw (money); to draw

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very; greatly; much; just about to; almost; very nearly

2

being a good listener; good listener

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hum; hmm; hm hm (light chuckle with mouth closed); uh-huh; mm; hmm

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side; flank; profile; aspect; dimension

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softly; mildly; gently; politely

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to pay no attention to (while listening); to take no notice of; to ignore; to let go in one ear and out the other

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to make merry; to frolic; to be in high spirits

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pride (in one's achievements, possessions, etc.); self-praise; boast

1

the person in question; prominent figure; distinguished person; that person

6

acting; performance

2

skillful; skilful; delicious; tasty; good (deal, idea, etc.); profitable

3

television; TV; TV program; TV programme; TV broadcast

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commercial (on radio, TV, etc.); advertisement; construction management; contract manufacturer; customer management; court martial

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pinpoint

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

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outstanding; excellent; exceptional; distinguished; unrivaled; surpassing (e.g. beauty)

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handsome man

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speaking of; (I told you) already; come on

2

turn; turn (melodic ornament); turn (in a game)

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Gundam (titular giant robot of anime "Mobile Suit Gundam")

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example; simile; metaphor; allegory

1

carefree; comfortable; at ease; easygoing; happy-go-lucky

1

not yet fixed; undecided; pending; TBD

1

university; college; former imperial university of Japan (established under the ritsuryō system for the training of government administrators); the Great Learning (one of the Four Books)

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suddenly (hit); with a slap; sharply (glance, glare, etc.); fiercely; suddenly; all of a sudden

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entertainer; performer; celebrity; entertainment personality

1

to be offended; to get angry; to be stuffy; to be stifling; firmly (shutting one's mouth)

1

terrific; staggering; tremendous; frightful; ghastly; horrific

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still; much more; (not) yet; still a long way to go; still a long way off; not there yet

1

to injure; to damage; to kill; to hinder; to obstruct

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protection; defence; support; safeguarding; championship; vindication

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certain; sure; definite; reliable; sound; solid

1

change; variation; variety; diversity; inflection; declension

3

should (be); bound (to be); nock (of a bow); nock (of an arrow); nock-shaped grip (between thumb and forefinger); wooden frame on the tip of the mast of a Japanese ship that prevents the hawser from falling out

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somehow; for some reason; without knowing why

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