jpdb beta

indicates two contrasting actions; (arch.) indicates possessive (often found in place names and compound words)

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temporal region; regio temporalis (capitis)

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to pierce through; to break through

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body; oneself; one's place; one's position; main part; meat (as opposed to bone, skin, etc.)

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the four seasons

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sharing with others what has been given to you; sharing a portion of the profit with others

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without hesitation; with great optimism; (pushing or pulling) strongly; (drinking) heavily

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sleeve; wing (of a stage, desk, gate, etc.)

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invitation

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to be needed; to be wanted

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frantic; frenetic; inevitable death; brinkmate (inevitable checkmate)

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to go out (e.g. on an excursion or outing); to leave; to depart; to be about to leave; to be just going out

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(your) words; what you say; what you have said; a few words (of welcome, advice, etc.)

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dinner; evening meal

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nikujaga; meat and potato stew

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a great deal; very much; a lot; (arch.) with a great amount of effort

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slow; time-consuming; late (in the day); towards the end (of the day or night); later (than expected or usual); late

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to warm; to heat

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enough; sufficient; plenty; sufficiently; fully; thoroughly

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to set on fire; to ignite

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blue; azure; green; pale; gray; unripe

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Ring of Fire (circum-Pacific volcanic belt)

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cooking stove; burner (gas, electric, etc.); range; cooktop; hob

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to be lit (e.g. candle, lamp, light bulb); to be lighted; to be burning

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simmering; (boiling) gently

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delicious; tasty; sweet; attractive; appealing; convenient

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to open the lid; to lift a lid; to open the lid (on); to make public; to start (something); to look at the results (consequences, outcome, effect)

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steam; vapour; vapor

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softly; gently; lightly

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in terms of both ... and ...; from the perspective of ... as well as ...; whether it be ... or ...

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odour; odor; scent; aura; whiff; smacks of ...

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to cover one's face

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miso soup

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bowl; vessel; container; ability; capacity; calibre

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to dish up; to arrange food (on a plate)

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portion for two people

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to wash; to cleanse; to inquire into; to investigate; to purify (one's heart); to lave (e.g. shore)

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to put one's palms together (e.g. when praying or asking for something); to place one's hands together; to compete against somebody; to play (a game, match, etc.) against somebody

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sign; signal; cue

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often; again and again; over and over again; repeatedly; frequently

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being invited

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to leave the nest; to go out into the world; to become independent (of one's parents); to graduate (and become a member of society)

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to scatter; to sprinkle; to spray; to lavish (money, charm, etc.)

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skillful; skilful; adroit; clever; shrewd; ingenious

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chopstick usage

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green peas

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to pinch; to hold (between one's fingers); to pick up and eat; to snack on; to pick out (the main point); to summarize

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to stuff one's cheeks; to fill one's mouth (with food)

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oh, yes?; really?

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genius; prodigy; natural gift

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