jpdb beta

U-turn; returning home (after a vacation); moving back to one's (rural) hometown (after having lived in a big city)

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to face each other; to be opposite (to)

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narrow; confined; small; limited; narrow-minded; confining

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reflexive; reflecting

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one cup (of); one glass (of); one drink (of alcohol); full; filled (with); fully; to capacity

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hey; hold on; come on

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unlucky

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reading; reading (of a kanji, esp. kun reading); reading (e.g. of a situation); insight

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to turn left; to turn to the left

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to turn away; to bear off; to veer away; to deviate (e.g. of a conversation); to digress; to go astray

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opposite direction

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to be opposite; to face each other; to confront (an issue); to face

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to turn right; to turn to the right

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exit; way out; outlet; vent

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last; final; end; conclusion; rust

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drunkenness; intoxication; motion sickness; travel sickness

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(turning) round and round; in circles; wrapping around; winding around

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point-blank range

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to burst into flames; to fire (of a gun); to fan a fire with one's breath; to breathe fire; to spit fire

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to go through; to pierce; to run through (e.g. a river through a city); to pass through; to stick to (opinion, principles, etc.); to carry out

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sake cup; small deep porcelain bowl for serving food

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drama; play; powerful drug

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to feel that something is true or actually happening; to hit one (realization, thought); to sink in

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suddenly; all of a sudden; quickly; emphatically; energetically

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without losing time (e.g. to do); without even time for (doing something)

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to hold in one's arms (e.g. a baby); to embrace; to have sex with; to make love to; to sit on (eggs); to brood

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well done!; good job!; good work!; you did it!; bravo!

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nice shot (esp. in golf)

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wobbling; tottering; wavering (e.g. over a decision); dithering; boiling up; dizzily

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with a whizz; whistling sound; whizzing by; gushing out (e.g. of blood)

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to embrace each other

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joy; delight; rapture; pleasure; gratification; rejoicing

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to be blown off; to be blown away; to disappear; to vanish; to rush; to hurry

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does not seem (to be)

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how should I put it?; what shall I say?; well, you know; like

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to lean against; to lean on; to recline on; to lie heavy (on the stomach); to be uneasily digested

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to be connected (to); to be joined together; to connect (of a telephone call, the internet, etc.); to get through; to lead (to an outcome); to bring about (a result); to be lined up (e.g. of cars)

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group work

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you could say that; that might be so

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play; recreation; playing (a sport); play; playing (a musical instrument); musical performance; play (theatrical performance)

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in order to; for the purpose of; must; should

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unknown; unidentified; unspecified

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pupil; disciple; adherent; follower; apprentice; young person

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traction; towing; hauling; driving (e.g. economic growth)

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to smash; to crush; to shut down; to put out of business; to wreck; to break; to butcher

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tactician; schemer; intriguer; resourceful person

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carefree; comfortable; at ease; easygoing; happy-go-lucky

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dull; uninteresting; insignificant; unimportant; absurd; foolish

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dyer's knotweed (Persicaria tinctoria, used to produce indigo dye); indigo (dye); indigo (colour)

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hey!; oi!; ahoy!

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