jpdb beta

vortex; maelstrom; whirlpool; (in the middle of a) scandal; controversy; quarrel

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to leap out (e.g. onto the stage); to spring out; to jump (e.g. into first place); to shoot (e.g. to the top); to come to the forefront

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somehow dirty; slightly dirty; dingy; somewhat base; vaguely underhanded

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to release; to let go; to free; to add (pieces of eggplant, potato, etc.) to water, broth, etc.

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to well (up); to gush out (of water); to appear (esp. suddenly) (sweat, tears, etc.); to sweat; to feel emotions (e.g. joy, bravery, etc.); to spring up (e.g. an idea, emotions, clouds)

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shout of abuse; jeers; boos

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good(-tasting); nice; delicious; attractive (offer, opportunity, etc.); appealing; convenient

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monopoly; monopolization; exclusivity; hogging; keeping to oneself

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friend; ally; supporter; taking sides (with); supporting; standing by

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to draw back; to sink; to be set back (e.g. from a road); to withdraw (e.g. from the public eye); to retire to (somewhere)

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knife

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target; object (of worship, study, etc.); subject (of taxation, etc.); coverage

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goes without saying; needless to say; obvious

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to disappear; to vanish; to go out (of a fire, light, etc.); to die; to fade (of a feeling, impression, etc.); to vanish (e.g. of hope); to go away (e.g. of a smell, itchiness, sleepiness)

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abusive language; violent language; wild words

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big prize; first prize

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major contender; strong (leading) candidate; front runner

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calm; quiet; gentle; moderate; reasonable; amicable

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and; moreover; besides; as well as; and on top of that; at the same time

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life; living; livelihood; (one's) living

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unexplored region; secluded region; place off the beaten track

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turning evil into good through proselytization

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before very long; soon; someday; of the previously mentioned; of that number; among them

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with a screech; with a squeak; with a squeal

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relaxed and enjoyable; spacious; vast; heavily trafficked; bustling

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Japanese (language)

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English (language)

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French (language)

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to be able to manage somehow or other

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but; however; although

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as one would expect; naturally; indeed; still; all the same; after all

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race; tribe; species; genus; stellar population (i.e. population I, II and III)

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wall; partition; barrier; obstacle; Chinese "Wall" constellation (one of the 28 mansions); wall (of stones)

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to cross over; to cross; to pass through; to exceed; to surpass; to be more (than)

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to master (a skill); proprietor; manager; leader; chief; master (of arts, science, etc.); master (recording)

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yikes; oops; eep; wow; aargh

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to fan (oneself, flames, etc.); to flap (in the wind); to instigate; to stir up; to drive up prices (by buying a large amount of something); to take a photo from a low angle; to tailgate

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regarding ...; concerning ...; about ...; on ...; with respect to ...; in regard to ...

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by the way; in this connection; incidentally; in passing

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(animal) feed; fodder; pet food; bait; lure; enticement

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town; block; downtown; main street; street; road

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monkey (esp. the Japanese macaque, Macaca fuscata); ape; sly person; idiot; hick; sliding wooden bolt (for holding a door or window shut); clasp used to control the height of a pot-hook

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unexpected; surprising; unanticipated; strange; unforeseen

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to get on (train, plane, bus, ship, etc.); to get in; to get on (e.g. a footstool); to step on; to reach; to go over; to follow

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that way; that direction; that (one); that person; there; over there

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deep crimson

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to dye; to colour; to color

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softly; mildly; gently; politely

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you

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if; when; when it comes to ...; as for ...; why don't you ...; why not ...

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