jpdb beta

to take measures (in face of events being anticipated); to come to an agreement (in bargaining, etc.); to strike a bargain; to clap one's hands together

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pillow; bolster; introduction (e.g. to a rakugo story); lead-in

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to wet; to moisten; to dampen; to soak; to dip

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it does not mean that ...; I don't mean that ...; it is not the case that...

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permission; approval; authorization; to permit; to authorize

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as much as possible; as far as possible; whenever possible; if (at all) possible

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soaked; drenched; sopping; splashing; sloshing

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till; to; concerning (an area of expertise); swearing by (one's sword, God, etc.)

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reprimand; rebuke; reproach; scolding

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face; mask; face guard; (in kendo) striking the head; surface (esp. a geometrical surface); page; aspect

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to dash (e.g. liquid on someone's face); to slosh; to splash; to souse; to pour

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to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to deep-fry

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gradually (progress into a state); in sequence; in order; in turn

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to distance oneself (from); to keep (something or someone) at a distance; to maintain a distance (from)

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immediately; at once; soon; before long; easily; readily

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to be open (to traffic); to lead to; to flow (liquid, current); to pass; to be understood; to be comprehended; to be honored

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lunatic; madman

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judgment; judgement; divination; judgement

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to manage something successfully; to be successful

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resistance; opposition; reluctance; repulsion; resistance; drag

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stinking; smelly; suspicious; fishy; clumsy; unskilled

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to laugh scornfully

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inner part; inside; interior; depths (e.g. of a forest); back (of a house, drawer, etc.); bottom (e.g. of one's heart)

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live coals (for firelighting); cause (of disturbance, conflict, etc.); trigger

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to smoke; to smoulder; to be sooty; to be smoke-stained; to smoulder (e.g. a dispute); to smolder

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underground; below the ground; world of the dead; the grave; underground (activities, movement, etc.); secret

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to shine; to glitter; to be bright

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to be irritated; to get annoyed; to lose one's patience

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companion; follower; attendant; retinue

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bitter smile; wry smile; strained laugh; sarcastic laugh

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poison; toxicant; harm; evil influence; ill will; spite

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nourishment

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one who knows little often repeats it

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to make someone drink; to force someone to drink; to serve (alcohol); to treat someone (to drinks); to be drinkable (esp. of alcohol); to be palatable

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well; now; then

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I don't know ...; how about ...?; I wonder; what about ..?

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to peep (through); to peek; to await (one's chance); to guess; to infer

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just as one thought; as usual; sure enough

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oneself (itself, etc.); I; me; you; by oneself (itself, etc.); interjection expressing anger or chagrin

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rather; sooner; preferably

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to trick; to cheat; to deceive; to coax; to wheedle; to soothe and humor (humour)

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refreshing (e.g. feeling, scene, wind, morning air); brisk; bracing; fresh; refreshed

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direct; immediate; personal; firsthand

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to be affected; to be influenced; to be concerned with; to have to do with; to stick to (opinions)

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child

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to collect; to assemble; to gather

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very caring; kind; helpful; service-minded

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sense of justice

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for this reason

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obstinate; stubborn; mulish; die-hard; bigoted

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