jpdb beta

platform; podium; (ceremonial) mound; world (of haiku, art, etc.); (literary) circles; (arch.) mandala

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there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)

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I would rather; I would as lief do; strong preference

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harsh; severe (e.g. criticism, verbal attack); sweeping denunciation

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ill will; malice; evil intent

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self-torture; masochism; inflicting damage to oneself

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system; lineage; corollary; system (range of strata that correspond to a particular time period); (taxonomical) series

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entertainer (esp. in a traditional art); performer; artiste; talented person; accomplished person

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words of praise; eulogy; compliment

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or something; or something like that; or words to that effect; something or other

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(an) only child

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to put back in a good mood; to cheer up

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time; thyme; time out (e.g. in sport)

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refrigerator; fridge

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parched; dried-up; empty; hollow; rattling; clattering

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dinner; evening meal

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sushi; anything made with vinegared rice (may also contain vegetables, spices, fish, or other delicacies)

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opportunity; chance; folding; fold; small food box (wooden or cardboard); folding in ... (two, three, etc.); counter for folded items

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stuffing; packing; end (esp. the foot of a bridge); lowest-ranking guest at tea ceremony; tea master; endgame (esp. in shogi or used figuratively); sweet eel sauce

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department store; department

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genuine article; real thing; real deal

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sushi shop; sushi restaurant; sushi bar

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wrapping paper

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small dish (usu. one of several accompanying rice); side dish; fill; fill-in (drumming); jack-off material; something to masturbate to

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basement of a department store (where foodstuffs are usually sold)

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roast beef

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croquette

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gyoza; pot sticker; crescent-shaped pan-fried dumplings stuffed with minced pork and vegetables

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yakitori; chicken pieces (or sometimes beef or pork offal) grilled on a skewer; grilled and skewered bird (esp. sparrow); failing to win a single hand during a half-game

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random; by chance; haphazard; hit-or-miss; unplanned

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combination; assortment; matching (in a contest); pairing; combination

1

incredible; unbelievable; terrific; impressive

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dinner; evening meal

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trouble; bother; trouble; difficulty; care; attention

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drink at home with one's evening meal; dinner-time drink

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I can't go on like this

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small build; small stature; petite; small pattern

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acorn

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figure; body shape; build; somatotype; biotype; habitus

2

(one's) quota; assignment

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just like that; in the twinkling of an eye; in the blink of an eye; (lit.) in the time it takes to say "ah!"

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wind and rain; rainstorm

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right shoulder

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

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to incline one's head

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clenched fist

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considerable; formidable; tremendous; really something else; exceptional; impressive

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door-to-door selling

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sample; example; specimen; display model (e.g. plastic food models used by restaurants)

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brochure; pamphlet

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