jpdb beta

to say in other words; to put another way; to express in different words; to reword; to rephrase

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art; technique; means; way; trick; trap

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to prepare oneself (for the worst); to resolve oneself

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such; like that; that sort of; very

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(just) making sure; just to be sure; just in case; for caution's sake

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ink black

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length of a blade (sword, knife, etc.); walking on the edge of a sword

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Classification of swords

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double-edged; double-edged blade

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pommel

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guard on sword, polearms, etc.; flange; brim; visor (e.g. of a hat)

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vertical; perpendicular

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to take the form (of); to assume a shape

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simple; plain

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shape; form

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prior; beforehand; in advance; before the fact; ex ante

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rīchi; declaring that one is one tile away from winning while one's hand is completely concealed; being one step away from completing something (winning, losing, game over, etc.)

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range (of a rifle, missile, etc.)

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for a long time; since long ago; always; already; far in advance (e.g. reservation)

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scabbard; sheath; cap (on pen, brush, etc.); case; margin (between two prices); spread

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sword blade

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extension; elongation; prolongation; Enchō era (923.4.11-931.4.26)

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(ease of) handling; operation; arrangement (of pipes, wires, etc.); layout; wrestler's belt used in a bout

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to arrive at (after a struggle); to finally reach; to find one's way to; to finally hit on (e.g. an idea)

4

trying out a new sword or blade (originally on someone, but now on soaked straw targets)

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insight; power of observation

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to be to the point; to be pertinent

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sword belt

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belatedly

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to dismantle; to demount; to take something away; to detach

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regulation; adjustment; control

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to allot; to allocate; to supply with; to furnish; to fit to; to fasten to

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no problem; all right; not an issue; unobjectionable

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again and again; repeatedly

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to beg forgiveness; to ask for someone's pardon; to ask for permission

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to put away; to stow away; to tuck away; to hoard

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bag; sack; skin of an orange (and other like fruits); dead end; plot of land surrounded by water

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inspection (for compliance); investigation (tax, etc.)

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(one's) superior; (one's) boss; the higher-ups

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business trip; official trip

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beside a nobleman; close aid (of a nobleman, etc.); place where a high ranking person resides; one's own city (of a shogun, lord, etc.); place under one's direct control; one's own turf

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injustice; unfairness; wrongdoing; iniquity; impropriety; irregularity

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shop; store

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on-the-spot inspection; on-site inspection

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government service; the bureaucracy

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proof; testimony; demonstration; verification; certification

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armband; arm band; brassard

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scarf

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set; set meal; combo-meal; hairdo

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several minutes; a few minutes

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