jpdb beta

to be opposite; to face each other

5

unsold items; leftovers; remainders; spinster; old maid

1

sale

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noodles; (arch.) flour

4

linkage; entanglement; involvement; relationship; interaction

2

period of time (usu. a period of approx. two hours corresponding to one of the signs of the Chinese zodiac); carving; engraving; victory; strictness; cruelty

4

poor excuse (of a); nearly non-existent; barely sufficient; token (effort, etc.); symbolic

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red pickled ginger

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cheap-looking; tawdry; insignificant

1

with these words; while saying

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to compare and contrast two alternatives; to weigh the relative merits of A and B; to weigh one's options; to try to have it both ways; to try to sit on two stools

1

to gnaw; to nibble; to bite; to dabble in; to have a smattering of

1

seven delicious flavors (flavours); blend of seven spices (cayenne, sesame, Japanese pepper, citrus peel, etc.); shichimi

1

mayonnaise

1

snack (to have with a drink); side dish

2

(heavy) drinker; drunkard; tippler; boozer

1

recipe; prescription (medical); how-to guide (e.g. crafts)

4

seasoning; flavoring; flavouring; condiment

1

to mix; to blend; to combine

1

cooked rice; meal; food; one's living; livelihood

2

to become empty; to be emptied

2

rich (taste); full-bodied (flavour, flavor); mellow; laid-back (lifestyle); relaxed; comfortable

1

having said that; on the other hand

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hereabouts; around here

2

guidance; leading; induction; introduction; incitement; inducement

3

barefaced (e.g. lie); shameless; transparent; pure white; very clear

2

to feel around for; to fumble for; to investigate; to probe into; to explore (parts unknown); to enjoy (natural beauty)

4

seriously; no kidding; joking aside; in all seriousness

2

in the future; another day; later

1

pulpy; soppy; sloppy; untidy; in a disarray

2

car; vehicle

1

frail; slender; feminine

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selfishness; egotism; egoism; (being) self-centered; without consulting; (doing) as one pleases

2

to be able (to); to be possible (to)

1

low (level, value, price, etc.)

1

quality

1

going backward; turning back; backtracking; retrogression; relapse; returning to a bad state

1

mission; errand; task; duty; obligation

2

first generation; founder

1

succession to another's professional name

1

one's private life

1

method of bringing up; method of raising

1

peace; harmony

1

awfully; terribly

1

rather than

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the world in general; society; convention

1

older brother; elder brother; young man; buddy; fella

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to insist; to assert; to be obstinate in saying

3

brow; forehead; prominent forehead; beetle brow; not catching anything (in fishing)

1

pure and innocent; immaculate

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