jpdb beta

being stuck between a rock and a hard place; being in a dilemma; being torn between conflicting demands

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to lose (money, etc.); to suffer a loss; to waste (one's time, efforts, etc.); to bring to naught; to feel disappointed (e.g. by missing out on something); to suffer a (perceived) loss

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to disappear; to vanish into thin air

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outdoors; outside; open air; fields; outskirts; suburbs

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to this extent; to this degree; this much; this little

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devising (a way); contriving; device; design; dedication to spiritual improvement (esp. through Zen meditation)

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halite; rock salt

5

cylindrical; tubular

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case (container); case (instance, situation); case

4

passing through without stopping; passing by

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to accept; to receive (an application); to (be able to) take (food, medicine, etc.); to bear; to be affected by; to take damage from

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(rolling) along; (rolling) over and over; with a bright, ringing sound (e.g. of a bell); (laughing) in a bright, high-pitched tone; (changing) frequently (of opinions, conversation topic, etc.); constantly; (losing) all too easily

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Kyoto (city, prefecture)

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statue of Buddha; image of Buddha; Buddhist statue; Buddhist image

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rosary; string of prayer beads

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top ten

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two images of Buddha

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effect; efficacy; validity; potency

1

staying up all night

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sect; denomination; school (e.g. of poetry)

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curfew; lockdown; grounding

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pushing back one's opponent while locked in close quarters; having a tendency towards; being close to

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unconditional

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to change (buses, boats, etc.); to transfer (to); to possess (of a god, spirit, etc.)

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to pass each other; to cross paths

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entirely useless; completely worthless; no no; don't!

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to encourage; to cheer on; to cheer (someone) up; to raise (one's voice)

2

special training; intensive training; crash course

6

teacher; instructor; professor

1

serious

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one revolution; one rotation

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300; three hundred; 300 mon; trifling amount; shyster

1

salute; bow

1

cloudiness; cloudy weather; fog (on a mirror, glasses, etc.); cloud (e.g. in marble); gloom; dejection

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to work without sleep or rest

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example; simile; metaphor; allegory

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at once; right away; promptly; quickly; right now; this instant

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analepticum; restorative medicine

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to squat; to crouch down (completely, generally with face looking through knees)

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alone; by oneself; on one's own

2

grunt; grumble; pimples; spots; cutting into small pieces; simmering

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

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step; stride; counter for steps

2

several steps

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to pass (by) each other; to brush past; to miss (meeting) each other; to fail to meet; to be at odds; to clash

1

to jump up; to leap up; to spring up

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to rush back; to run back

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being about to cry; the verge of tears

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rattling; clattering; trembling; shivering; whining; grumbling

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all right; very well; there, there; patting (e.g. a child on the head); stroking

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