jpdb beta

(in) the middle of; (in) the midst of; (in) the course of; (at) the height of

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isn't it?; let's ...; why don't we ...; how about we ...

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aizuchi; backchanneling; interjections indicating that one is paying attention; two smiths hammering at an object in turn

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straightforwardly; in an outspoken manner

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two things that are superficially similar but completely different; night and day; chalk and cheese; (lit.) the Moon and a turtle

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hey!; say!; I say!; I; me

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to stream; to flow (liquid, time, etc.); to be washed away; to be carried; to drift; to float (e.g. clouds); to sweep (e.g. rumour, fire)

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(verbal) abuse; denunciation; disparagement; vilification; scathing criticism

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but; however; although

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meek; quiet; docile; mysterious; marvelous; marvellous

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deeply (stab, thrust, etc.); hard

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to express in a refined fashion; to weave a web of words

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facing downward; lying face down; upside down; prone

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degree; extent; (health) condition; state of health; adjustment; moderation; addition and subtraction

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my goodness!; good lord!; holy cow!

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the best one can do; one's best effort; with all one's might; to the best of one's ability; as hard as possible

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to return; to come back; to turn over; to become extremely; to become completely

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impact; shock; impulse; (psychological) shock

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there; the spot; the place; then and there; on the spot; immediately

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rule; domination; direction; management; control (of one's destiny, public opinion, etc.); governing

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awkward; uncomfortable; embarrassing

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to be softened; to calm down

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to feel down; to feel sad; to be in a slump (business, economy, etc.); to be in an unfavourable condition; to fall into (e.g. a hole)

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to turn completely into; to become completely

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compared to

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I'm sorry; (it's) inexcusable; I feel regretful; thank you very much (for help, etc.)

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with profound (often hidden) meaning; pregnant with significance; meaningful; suggestive; interesting

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(preparatory) meeting; briefing session; overlap (of a coat, etc.); (arch.) making something match exactly

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deep (hole, forest, snow, etc.); dense (e.g. fog); thick (e.g. weeds, woods); close (e.g. relationship); deep (involvement); intense (e.g. longing, flavor); severe

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to gnaw; to nibble; to bite; to dabble in; to know a little bit about; to learn a little of

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good(-tasting); nice; delicious; attractive (offer, opportunity, etc.); appealing; convenient

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it is, isn't it?; I know, right?; innit?

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is that so?; I see; right; oh

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matcha; powdered green tea

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ice; ice cream; ice pop; ice lolly; cold; iced (e.g. iced tea, iced coffee); ice (stimulant drug)

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adzuki bean (Vigna angularis)

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to compare; to make a comparison (between); to compete (on); to measure (one's strength, ability, etc. against another's)

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moderate; reserved; modest; temperate; restrained; low-key

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envious; jealous; enviable (position, etc.)

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to put one's palms together (e.g. when praying or asking for something); to place one's hands together; to compete against someone; to play (a game, match, etc.) against someone

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receiving; getting; eating; drinking; please (give me; do for me)

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huge; big; enormous

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to decrease (in size or number); to diminish; to abate

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without; unacceptable; not alright; (arch.) nonexistent; (arch.) not being (there)

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low-quality products; strange thing; strange combination

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to be good (at); to go well; to look (taste, etc.) good; to hold one's liquor; to be able to hold one's drink

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to stuff one's cheeks; to fill one's mouth (with food)

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(doing things at) one's own pace; (doing things) one's own way (esp. in an inconsiderate manner)

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to beg; to pester; to plead; to coax; to hound; to importune

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wow!; oh!; yeah!; alright!; waah!; boohoo!

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