jpdb beta

to melt into; to dissolve into; to merge into; to blend into (surroundings); to fit in; to adapt to

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rude; impolite; mannerless; snotty

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lowest seat; foot of the table; seat furthest from the seat of honour; lowest rank; bottom (e.g. of the class)

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to proceed in a logical manner; to go through the proper channels

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very deeply

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what is to be done?; what should (I) do?; what (am I) to do?

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for crying out loud!; for chrissakes!; denotes shock at ignorance

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what kind of; what sort of; what; how; in what way

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compromise; cross; blending; eclecticism

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relatives; one's family; friends; members of the same organization; followers; henchmen

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on bad terms; at loggerheads

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the public; general public

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(in the) presence (of); in front (of); before (someone)

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honest; respectable; respectable occupation (i.e. not yakuza, prostitute, etc.); person in a respectable occupation

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gratitude; thanks

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to draw the line (between two situations); to make a clear distinction; to make it clear where one stands; to take clear responsibility for (mistakes, etc.)

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elderly woman; senior lady-in-waiting

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official; governmental; public (use, matter, forum, etc.); common; being public knowledge; being out in the open

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to affect; to impact; to influence

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disadvantage; handicap; drawback; inadvisability; inexpediency; loss

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during the war

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management; administration; cutting up and serving food; cut and fill (e.g. earthwork)

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

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to do as one likes

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everyone; everybody; ladies and gentlemen

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sunglasses

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low tone; bass; low voice

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to determine whether something is right or wrong; to make something clear; to settle a matter

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you; my dear; hey

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boss; chief; head

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principal occupation; main job; professional; an expert; I (of a government official, etc.); me

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National Diet; legislative assembly of Japan (1947-); Imperial Diet; legislative assembly of Japan (1889-1947); legislative assembly; parliament

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who?

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old tale; folk tale; legend; reminiscence

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glaringly (staring)

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stubborn; obstinate; pigheaded

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to be greatly perplexed; to be at a loss; to be sorely troubled; to be greatly embarrassed

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to hang; to suspend; to lower; to reduce; to demote; to move back

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reason; right

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Saturday

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in the morning; during the morning

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advocate; proponent; supporter

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unobstructed view; perspective; forecast; outlook; insight; foresight

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in general; generally; mostly; gist; point; main idea

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to show understanding; to appreciate; to be positive about

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among (other things); especially; particularly; at the same time; simultaneously; at once

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reference; example; inquiry (about a product, business deal, etc.); enquiry; being summoned to appear to court; witness

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decision; vote

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poor; pitiful; piteous; pitiable

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hiss (esp. cat); sizzle; whoosh

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