jpdb beta

little by little

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to become stronger; to grow in intensity; to grow violent; to invite contributions, etc.; to solicit help, participation, etc.; to recruit (e.g. soldiers)

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uncomfortable feeling; feeling out of place; sense of discomfort; malaise; physical unease

4

image (on a screen); picture (e.g. on a TV); video; film; reflection; image (in one's mind)

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for this reason

2

to hand over; to transfer; to give up (e.g. one's seat); to give way; to yield; to concede

3

portion; section; part

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to start to say; to attempt to say; to be about to say; to speak to; to address

3

to hang over; to cover; to lie over; to fall on one's shoulders; to become one's responsibility; to become a burden

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to accept (e.g. an explanation); to be satisfied (with); to assent (to)

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to tie; to bind; to bear (fruit); to close (e.g. deal); to confirm; to connect (two distant places); to close tightly

3

motionlessly (e.g. stand, wait); (be) still; fixedly (e.g. gaze, stare); intently (e.g. listen, think); patiently (endure); stoically

3

to do for (the sake of someone else)

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short; brief

4

to end; to come to an end; to close; to finish

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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

2

contacting; (making) contact; connection (with a train, bus, etc.); joining (a railway line, etc.); connection (between matters, incidents, etc.); relation

5

to be needed; to be wanted

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needle; pin; hook; stinger; thorn; hand (e.g. clock, etc.); pointer

1

thickness

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pluralizing suffix

1

sorry; apologetic; remorseful

2

seriousness; earnestness; truth; sanctity

4

to go out (e.g. on an excursion or outing); to leave; to depart; to be about to leave; to be just going out

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to be handed down; to be introduced; to be transmitted; to be circulated; to go along; to walk along

4

with these words; while saying

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to steal; to rob; to deceive; to trick; to graze (in passing); to skim; to appear and quickly disappear (a thought, a smile, etc.)

2

to engage (with); to be in gear (with); to bite each other; to be on the same wavelength

2

to pep up; to cheer up

2

(smile) broadly

1

light; well-lit; bright (of a colour); brightly-coloured; cheerful; bright; encouraging (for the future of a project, etc.)

7

was

5

enjoyment; pleasure; diversion; anticipation; looking forward to

1

road; path; route; way; distance; journey; road (e.g. to victory)

1

serving (of food); helping; chilled soba served on a dish (often on a wicker basket or in a shallow steaming basket) with dipping sauce

1

love at first sight; being taken with someone at the first meeting

1

chance; start; cue; excuse; motive; impetus

3

finally; at last; ultimately; in the end

3

(approximate) time; around; suitable time (or condition); time of year; season

5

hazy; misty; foggy; hazy feeling; uncertain feeling; feeling gloomy

7

mostly; nearly; practically; well-nigh; almost invariably; all but

2

later on; subsequently; by and by; after a while

1

(in) dire straits; (in a) serious bind; (in a) big pinch

1

to bring; to take; to bring about

1

investigation; inspection; examination; tune; note; melody

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study; learning; tutorial

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cast iron plant (Aspidistra elatior); baran; green plastic garnish (orig. made from leaf) used in lunch boxes, with sushi, etc.

1

synthesis; coordination; putting together; comprehensive

1

use; utilization; utilisation; application

1

to examine; to look up; to investigate; to check up; to sense; to study

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