jpdb beta

detour; roundabout way

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to seize the initiative

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black curtain; wirepuller; mastermind; backroom manipulator

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mediator; go-between; middleman; broker

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(police) line-up

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to cut down; to slay; to truncate; to round down; to omit; to discard

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you must be kidding; hey, come on!; surely not!

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to be consistent; to be coherent

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(a) few; some; several

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firm; company

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exchange (e.g. cultural); interchange; interaction; alternating current; AC

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snake; serpent; large snake

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pattern; figure; state; condition; conjecture of the current situation; the way it seems; model

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mark; sign; symbol; emblem; badge; crest

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(outward) looks; features; face; countenance; expression

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precipitous; rugged; inaccessible; grim; severe; stern

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promise; agreement; arrangement; something expected or predictable (e.g. running gag); typical or clichéd development (in a story); something considered obligatory or guaranteed (in a certain situation)

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straight to the point; point-blank; frank; direct

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clearly; plainly; distinctly; decisively; flatly; definitely

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accompanying; travelling together; traveling together; same bank

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to chuckle to oneself; to gloat (over)

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in low spirits; dejected; sad

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at least; at most; (even) just

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to dispel doubts

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both countries; Ryōgoku (area of Tokyo)

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to create a breeding ground for future problems; to turn a blind eye to future trouble; to allow for something to come back and bite one in the ass (in the future)

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investigation; inspection; examination; tune; note; melody

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kindness; favor; favour

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to behave like a spoiled child; to fawn on; to take advantage of; to presume upon (e.g. another's benevolence); to depend on

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pleasant; delightful; enjoyable; joyful; cheerful; amusing

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unable to resist; unable to suppress

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to be pleased; to be in a good mood

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to ask a question; to ask questions

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furthermore; adding to the above-mentioned; not quite; not very good; lacking

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loved one; lover; sweetheart

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party to a contract; subscriber; policy owner (insurance)

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unexpected; unforeseen; inconceivable

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sincere; honest; faithful

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useless; futile; vain

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a matter of course; what is to be expected; par for the course

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to go along; to walk along; to follow

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to set out (on a journey); to start (a task)

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private army

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to miss (e.g. a chance); to lose; to set free; to let go; to fail to ...

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duty; obligation

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not ... for nothing; not ... with nothing to show for it; worthwhile; no wonder ...

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first love; puppy love

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to lift up; to hold up; to give; to offer; to devote; to sacrifice

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defending to the last; desperate defence; stubborn defence

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stay; sojourn

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