jpdb beta

reflexively; reflectively; by reflex

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tanka; 31-mora Japanese poem

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lower reaches (of a river); bottom; lower part; lower half (of the body, esp. the privates); feces (faeces); end

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section (i.e. of text); sentence; phrase; verse (of 5 or 7 mora in Japanese poetry; of 4, 5, or 7 characters in Chinese poetry); haiku; first 17 morae of a renga, etc.

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attaching the familiar suffix "-chan" to somebody's name

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shop; store; somebody who sells (something) or works as (something); somebody with a (certain) personality trait; house; roof

2

to name

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area; region

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in order to be(come)...; since it amounts to...; since it is advantageous to...

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remains; traces; (the sorrow of) parting; end

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to shake off; to forsake

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to pass; to pass on; to give (something) a miss; to cut it out; to knock off (for the day); to let the matter drop

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citizen; citizenry; city inhabitant; townspeople; bourgeoisie; middle class

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(outward) appearance; (proper) format (e.g. of an essay); form; appearances; decency; lip-service

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sponsor; promoter; impresario; organizer; organiser

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regional; local

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to put oneself in (situation, environment, etc.); to surround oneself with

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thoughtless; reckless; rash; excessive; unreasonable; immoderate

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what's what; heads or tails

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master; boss; stable master; craftsman; artisan; (arch.) foster parent

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uncle; old man; mister; manybar goatfish (Parupeneus multifasciatus)

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a moment ago; just now

2

grim stare; stern look

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preparedness; readiness; mental attitude; frame of mind

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when push comes to shove; when needed; when necessity arises; when the moment arrives

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shelter; cover; screen; shield; obstruction; defilade

2

narrow; thin (sized); slender

2

business suit

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to go round and cut in; to take a roundabout path

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accompanying; travelling together; traveling together; same bank

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clearly; plainly; distinctly; decisively; flatly; definitely

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to start making a noise; to start making an uproar; to go berserk

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sexual harassment

2

wearing one's hair in braids

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to have been decided (so) that; to have been arranged (so) that; to be the result (of); to be the outcome; to be the reason (for)

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to draw in; to attract

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to be hesitant; to feel timid

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to charge; to lunge; to flare up (at someone); to turn on (someone); to collide with; to bump into

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short (of a person)

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soft; weak

2

thrust at the opponent's throat

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to screw up; to put the screws on (a person); to constrict (someone, something)

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to raise (esp. overhead); to brandish (e.g. sword); to flourish; to wield (e.g. power, authority); to proclaim one's principles

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to wedge one's way in; to push in (between); to step in (between); to interrupt (a conversation, quarrel, etc.); to intervene

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banter; teasing; chaffing; merely asking the price; just looking at goods; window-shopping

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okonomiyaki; savoury pancake containing meat or seafood and vegetables

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dango; dumpling (usu. sweet); ball-shaped object; something round; lump; group

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quick; swift; nimble; quick (understanding, judgement, etc.); alert; prompt

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wheat flour

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to break; to destroy; to wreck; to ruin; to break (a bill, etc.)

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