jpdb beta

actual spot; scene (of a crime, accident, etc.); (on) site; (on) the ground; filming location; (movie) set

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betterment; improvement; kaizen (Japanese business philosophy of continuous improvement)

1

to try; to attempt; to have a go (at something)

1

zabuton (flat floor cushion used when sitting or kneeling; usu. rectangular)

1

hairdresser; hairdressing

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feeling heavy in the head; heavy-headed; sick with worry

1

capital (esp. Kyoto, Japan's former capital); seat of government; capital (of music, fashion, etc.); city (e.g. of light); location of the Imperial Palace

1

a day or two

1

returning home

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to take up one's residence

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history

1

in the end; on top of that

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superior officer

1

drool

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to hang; to droop; to give (e.g. lesson, instruction, scolding) (to someone of lower status); to confer; to drip; to ooze; to leave behind (at death)

1

entertainment; amusement; fun

1

father (esp. used in samurai families prior to the Meiji period)

3

son; penis

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if you think about it; come to think of it

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by nature; naturally; by birth; inborn

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even; for starters; so; therefore; judging from; based on

2

lake

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to enclose; to surround; to shelter (e.g. a criminal); to shield; to keep (e.g. a mistress); to store (vegetables, fruit, etc.)

1

to cross (legs or arms); to link (arms); to put together; to construct; to braid; to plait; to grapple

1

vivid; brightly colored; brilliant; radiant

1

waterside; waterfront

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stone paving; cobble paving; stone steps; check (pattern); pavé; rectangular dessert (usu. made from chocolate or several layers of sponge cake)

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joint together; opposite; facing

2

elevation; height above sea level

1

territory; dominion; grounds (e.g. school)

1

slope; slanting surface; bevel

2

each house; every house; many houses

1

roof tile

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brocade; fine dress; fine clothes

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common carp (Cyprinus carpio); koi carp

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to swim

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mortar; plaster; stucco

1

dragon (esp. a Chinese dragon); naga; semi-divine human-cobra chimera in Hindu and Buddhist mythology; promoted rook

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tiger (Panthera tigris); drunkard; drunk; sot

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to seal up

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flat-iron; soldering iron; crimper; curling tongs; trowel

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colouring; coloring; shade (of colour); flavour; nuance; feel

1

hood; kerchief

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trip; excursion; outing

1

mask; veil; disguise; anonymous; unmarked; incognito

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to smile (at); to grin (at)

1

innocent; naive; unsophisticated; birth-

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town girl; girl raised in a town

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layout (of a house or apartment); arrangement of rooms

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guest of honour; guest of honor; privileged guest; visitor

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