jpdb beta

as expected; predictably; not surprisingly

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to hold on to something (secret, lead in a race, etc.)

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to do one's best; to put forth every effort

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unexpected; unforeseen; strange

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to restrict; to limit; to be restricted to; to be limited to; to be best (for); to be the best plan

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art of self-defense (defence)

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to take lessons in; to be taught; to learn (from a teacher); to study (under a teacher); to get training in

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ten-odd; a dozen or so

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counter for flat objects (e.g. sheets of paper); (arch.) counter for positions or roles; (arch.) counter for food portions (now only gyōza and soba); counter for ranking level

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various; varied; diverse; all sorts of

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portrait; likeness; sketch (of a face)

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to draw; to paint; to depict; to describe; to picture in one's mind; to imagine

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surprise; astonishment; wonder; amazement

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the whole day; all the day

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to stand watch; to stand guard; to look out; to open (one's eyes) wide

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(good) result; outcome; fruits (of one's labors); product; accomplishment

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simply; merely; only; solely

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observation; survey; watching

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modesty; humility; being humble

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very; extremely; exceedingly; top; highest; best

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painter; artist; painter supported by patron

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one; 1; best; first; foremost; beginning; start

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1,000; thousand

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first (of all); firstly; probably; most likely; more or less (satisfactory); on the whole

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impossible

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morning; a.m.

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department (in an organization); division; club; part; component; category

4

starting time

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people; (all) persons; you (usu. plural); various

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to be closed; to be blocked; to be clogged; to be plugged up; to be occupied; to be taken (e.g. accommodation)

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not only ... (but also); not just; as well as

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handstand; headstand; being upside down; being in reverse

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memorization; memorisation; learning by heart

4

disguise; masquerade

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gender; distinction of sex; sex

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people

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100; hundred

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rule; established routine; standard operating procedure; SOP

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study group; study meeting

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small; fine; detailed; stingy

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deeply emotive; moving

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to distinguish; to recognize; to recognise; to tell apart; to differentiate

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among these; between these; of these; in here; in this

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several sheets (flat objects)

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which; what (way)

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suitcase; trunk; trunk (of a car); boot; (trunk) line

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bartering

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stolen goods; loot; spoils

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to buy; to purchase

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to get involved (with); to begin (with); to have a hand (in)

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