jpdb beta

beginning; start; clue; lead; thread end

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braid (hair, cord. etc.); plait

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to part (usu. of people); to part from; to separate (of a couple); to break up; to lose (e.g. one's mother); to be bereaved

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in comparison to; rather than

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creakingly; squeakingly; tightly (squeezing, pressing, etc.); (drinking) all in one sweep

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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

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to sting one's eyes; to make one's eyes smart

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already; now; by this time; quick; early; fast

2

half a year; six months

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to pass (of time); to elapse

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

2

autumn; fall

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the end

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slowly; quietly; steadily; soon; momentarily; before long

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severe; strict; hard (to do); difficult; intense (e.g. cold); harsh (weather)

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to be on the verge; to be on the brink; to get close

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now; nowadays

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little by little

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to become loose; to slacken (e.g. rope); to become less tense; to relax; to slacken (e.g. coldness, supervision); to become lax; to become softer (e.g. ground, facial expression)

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spring; springtime; New Year; prime (of life); height (of one's prosperity); adolescence

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to go around; to return; to surround; to concern (usu. of disputes)

2

working earnestly; sincerity; diligence; effort; pains

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herb

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rose

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flower bud

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to blow (of the wind); to blow (one's breath); to breathe out; to play (a wind instrument); to blow (a whistle, trumpet, etc.); to emit (smoke, fire, etc.); to spout

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to bloom; to flower; to blossom; to open

1

to be fragrant; to smell (good); to stink; to smell (bad); to glow; to be bright

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May; fifth month of the lunar calendar

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from now; from the present moment; from this time forward; henceforth

1

to be tired of waiting; to wait impatiently

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once; one time; one round; one game; one bout; one heat

1

to mail a letter

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worry; concern; anxiety; care; help; aid

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as (much) as possible; as (much) as one can; wherever practicable; if possible

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to write; to compose; to pen; to draw; to paint

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foreign country

3

unusual; rare; new; novel; fine (e.g. gift)

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natural features; scenery; things particular to a certain region or season; characteristic scenery and customs; scenes and manners

2

to receive favor (favour); to be much obliged to someone; to be indebted

1

lease

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police inspector

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very interesting; of great interest

1

person; character; one's character; one's personality; able person; talented person

1

concerning; regarding; per (e.g. 100 yen per person); for every

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to write (to someone)

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lonely; lonesome; solitary; desolate

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to comfort; to console; to amuse

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to pay attention; to be watchful

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intention; plan; belief; assumption; estimate; estimation

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