jpdb beta

to assume the posture of praying; to press the palms and fingers of both hands together; to beg; to make a supplication; to see (something or someone of high status)

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to become serious; to take something seriously (joke, teasing); to become irritated or angry (usu. at something trivial); to get worked up

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quick; prompt; without delay; simple; easy; effortless

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fascinate; bewitch; enchant

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expression; phraseology

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middle-aged man; Buddhist priest

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stinking; smelly; suspicious; fishy; clumsy; unskilled

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tsk tsk; oh-oh; huh; what's that?

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interest; eagerness; enthusiasm

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does not seem (to be)

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to feel nervous; to feel afraid; to be startled; to be surprised; (arch.) to be shy; (arch.) to be bashful

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as if it weren't already enough

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to take advantage of; to impose on; to make an entry (in an account book)

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to be visible; to be clear; to be evident; to be certain

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superior; first-class; excellent; (that's) just fine!; bring it on!

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brains; brain tissue

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to suck up; to absorb; to squeeze (money)

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rule; regulation; settlement; conclusion; habit; custom

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the number of days; date

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dully; dispassionately; apathetically; in a subdued manner

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slow; time-consuming; late (in the day); towards the end (of the day or night); later (than expected or usual); late

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having no thought for; having no consideration for; disregarding; overlooking; (arch.) being found not guilty (in an Edo-period court); (arch.) acquittal

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opposition; resistance; antagonism; reverse; opposite; inverse

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to wipe; to mop up; to get rid of (an impression, feeling, blemish, etc.); to dispel (e.g. shame); to erase

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oh!; good heavens!; ugh!; oh no!; ah!; the penny drops!

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dinner; evening meal

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washing (esp. dishes and laundry)

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leaving something where it is; abandoning something

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first words said (e.g. when meeting someone); first thing out of one's mouth; first speech; inaugural address

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shout; yell; scream

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ringing; sound

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to cease; to stop; to be over

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reluctantly; unwillingly

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touch; being involved in

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last-minute cancellation

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you must be kidding; hey, come on!; surely not!

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compensation

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stretch; tension; resilience; springiness; will-power; pluck

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common; usual

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to hang; to suspend; to lower; to reduce; to demote; to move back

3

underwater

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glasses; eyeglasses; spectacles; judgment; judgement; discrimination

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face; honour; meld; lineup (of players participating in a mahjong game); attendees (e.g. at a meeting); members

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however; because; as

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from what time

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sure; certain; reliable; trustworthy; If I'm not mistaken; If I remember correctly

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preference; priority; precedence

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to burn; to get fired up

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peace; harmony

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in addition; besides

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