jpdb beta

poor physical health; bad shape

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ripple; ring on the water; repercussions; Japanese slit drum; instrument made of iron with slits on top; makes a rippling sound

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to wake (someone) up (by calling for them); to awaken; to call (to mind); to bring back (memories); to evoke

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size; large and small (sizes); various sizes; daishō (matched pair of long and short swords); large and small drums; long months and short months; sic bo (Macao dice game)

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corruption

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to chip (off); to shave (off); to slice (off); to dampen (e.g. enthusiasm); to discourage; to weaken

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to fly wildly about

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blood relative

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to slander; to libel; to criticize; to criticise

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revamping; reshaping; rearranging; reorganizing

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official announcement; proclamation

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backing; support; backer; shield that protects one's back

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to have authority over; to exercise one's authority (over); to glare; to scowl at; to glower at

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advance (into a new market or stage of progress); launching (a new career or venture); expanding (into a new market); stepping forward; emerging

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to shake; to swing; to sway; to shock

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position in a game of go or shogi; state of the game; aspect of an affair; situation

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by-product; spin-off; outgrowth; side effect

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to apply for; to make an application; to propose (marriage); to offer (mediation); to make an overture (of peace); to challenge

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still; as yet; as it has been

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rest; repose

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affinity; feeling of closeness (with someone); feeling of kinship

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psychic trauma; psychological trauma

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escapee; fugitive

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peep hole

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to share (someone's) good luck; to follow (someone's) example; to enjoy the same benefits (of someone or something); to be named after

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hidden (talents, etc.); self-concealment; self-effacement

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to be transparent; to be easily seen through; to be obvious; to be apparent

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to settle peacefully; to work out peacefully; to come to an amicable solution; to become reconciled

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the prospects look brighter; there is hope of accomplishing (something)

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suspicion

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criminal case

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to have the personal support of (an influential person); to be under the patronage of

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the former

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to offer (a suggestion, etc.); to propose (an idea, etc.); to approach with (a proposal, etc.)

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magazine (of a firearm)

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noisily (e.g. from many people talking); creating a commotion; rustling (leaves); feeling a chill; getting the chills

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unable to contain oneself; itching to do something; cannot sit still

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hanky-panky; juggling; cheating; deception; smoke and mirrors

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to sniff; to smell

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writing in large letters

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where to?; whither?

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dropping in on the way; stopping off at; making a side trip; going the long way round; making a detour

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to punish; to penalize; to penalise

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place to die; place of death

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distinction (e.g. between right and wrong, public and private, etc.)

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branch office

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business district

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company office building

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resignation; leaving office; leaving work (e.g. at the end of the day)

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suggestion; proposition; proposal; submission (of a bill); motion; proposal

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