jpdb beta

to nod; to bow one's head in assent; to agree

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begging; pestering; pleading; coaxing

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beat; palpitation; pulsation; throbbing

3

as expected (positive events); as hoped for

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indicates concession or compromise; indicates permission

1

throughout the body

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Japanese dock (plant) (Rumex japonicus)

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sleep-talking; nonsense; gibberish

2

immersing oneself in; being absorbed in; devoting oneself to; giving oneself up entirely to

1

good (place to leave off); convenient

1

good (place to leave off); convenient

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tissue; facial tissue

2

to begin to write; to begin writing; to begin to draw; to begin drawing; to begin painting

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calligraphy

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to write a novel

4

grandmother

4

well-versed (in); profoundly knowledgeable (about); high in the attainment (of)

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to have a taste for; to be fond of; to enjoy (in moderation); to be modest; to be prudent; to watch (e.g. one's behaviour)

1

nine; 9

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Shigemiya

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spring of sweet water

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inscription; epitaph; (manufacturer's) engraved signature; motto; maxim

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action of making something; -ification

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folding book; counter for units of paper and nori (48 pages of Mino paper; 20 pages of hanshi; 10 sheets of nori); counter for folding books, folding screens, shields, etc.; counter for pairs (of curtains); counter for tatami mats

2

swing; shake; appearance; behaviour; pretence (pretense); show; going to restaurant, hotel etc. without a reservation or introduction

1

honesty; sincerity; trust; reliance; (religious) faith; devotion

1

classic (work, esp. book); the classics

4

side; edge; beside; while (doing); in addition to; at the same time

1

writing brush; paintbrush; writing with a brush; drawing with a brush; writing (composing text); the written word

1

to mimic; to imitate

1

writing (from a copy)

5

classmate

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all on one's own

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wholeheartedly; with heart and soul; intently; with undivided attention; with intense concentration; single-mindedly

1

to get tired out; to be exhausted

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to be selected; to be chosen

1

detached building; solitary house; room detached from main house; separation from; loss of interest in; independence of

1

examiner; judge

1

selection; choice; choosing; picking; election

1

reception (desk); information desk; receipt; acceptance

1

to accept; to receive (an application); to (be able to) take (food, medicine, etc.); to bear; to be affected by; to take damage from

1

favour; favor; favourite; favorite; patron; supporter

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cooperativeness; spirit of cooperation

1

inferiority complex

2

suspicion (of others); jealousy

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eccentric; queer; unconventional; peculiar; bizarre; strange

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as it is; frankly

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baggage; luggage; burden; albatross around one's neck; excess baggage

1

favorite; favourite; pet (e.g. teacher's pet); bookmark (in web browser)

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look; glimpse; apparently; seemingly; (arch.) first meeting

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