jpdb beta

to shed light; to cast light

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shhh! (sound used when getting someone to shut up); shoo! (sound used to drive animals away)

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low voice; whisper

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to rebuke; to scold harshly

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often; frequently; lightly (of a movement); easily; simply

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to bite into; to sink one's teeth into; to stick to; to cling to; to hold on to

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water; (drinking) water; night entertainment business; nightlife worker; racy; titillating

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light; illumination; glow; lamp; light

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fail-safe; foolproof; totally safe

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maintaining the status quo

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unattractive; ugly; unstylish; uncool

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to be pretentious; to put on airs; to show off

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test period; exam period; examination time

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to do one's best; to put forth every effort

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return of something; repayment

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both (hands, parents, sides, etc.); counter for carriages (e.g. in a train); counter for vehicles; ryō; tael; ryō; pre-Meiji unit of currency, orig. the value of one ryō of gold

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to let leak; to let out (e.g. light); to let out (a secret); to leak (information); to give utterance to (e.g. one's dissatisfaction); to vent; to wet one's pants

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neither good nor bad

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big; large; drastic; full-width cloth (approx. 72 cm wide for traditional Japanese clothing; approx. 140 cm wide for Western clothing)

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to a surprising degree; to a remarkable extent; surprisingly; astonishingly; amazingly; alarmingly

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to jump out; to rush out; to appear (suddenly); to protrude; to project; to butt in

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fast pace; quick pace

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racewalking; race walking; walking race

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smallness; small item; short month (i.e. having fewer than 31 days); elementary school; smaller (of two things, places, etc. with the same name); inferior; younger (of two people with the same name)

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kick

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reprimand; rebuke; reproach; scolding

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at full speed; as fast as one's legs can carry one

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to perceive; to understand

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meek; quiet; docile; mysterious; marvelous; marvellous

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expression; look; countenance; face

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folding fan

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or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it,...; I mean

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clear; bright; sunny

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fine performance; tour de force

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surely; certainly; without doubt

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to burn out

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pure white; blank (e.g. mind, paper)

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to be infected; to be contagious

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to be dying; to be about to die; to be close to death

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nursing; care; caregiving; caring

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to get dry

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moisture; damp; richness; warmth; financial leeway; gains

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hah (derisively); pooh; pfft (of something disappearing); poof; huff; puff

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elegant; graceful; refined; leisurely; comfortable; easy

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mischief; prank; pastime; hobby; playing with (a lighter, etc.); fooling around with

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giving (someone) a peek (of skin, underwear, etc.); giving a glimpse

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so; like that; that's right; indeed; let me see...

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to satisfy (conditions, one's appetite, etc.); to meet (e.g. demands); to fulfill; to fill (e.g. a cup); to pack; to supply

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deep emotion; strong feelings

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to take (someone) out (for a walk, to lunch, etc.); to entice out; to lure away

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