jpdb beta

now (while the time is ripe); while one still can

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to leave; to go away; to pass; to elapse; to be distant; to send away; to drive off

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to break; to destroy; to wreck; to ruin; to break (a bill, etc.)

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substance; real form; main part; main unit; this machine; this appliance; object of worship (at a shrine, temple, etc.)

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to pieces; into shreds

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massage

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apiece; each; at a time; piecemeal

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bizarre; strange; eccentric; odd; queer

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narrow escape from death

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to point at

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to follow with one's gaze; to follow with the eyes

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re-; again; repeated; deutero-; deuto-; deuter-

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as before; as ever; as it was originally

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trivial; slight

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very much; intensely; overwhelmingly; excessively; irresistibly; without any obvious reason

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being deeply moved emotionally; excitement; passion; inspiration; deep emotion; strong impression

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another meeting; meeting again; reunion

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uncertainty; transiency; impermanence; mutability

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appreciation; thanks; gratitude

2

to name

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main body (of an army); main force; these troops

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plan; project; schedule; scheme; program; programme

3

when it comes to ...; if one were to speak of ...; by ... you mean ...; when you say ... you mean that ...; whenever ...; if it's ... then (without fail)

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subtle; delicate; difficult; complex; doubtful; questionable

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to look coldly at; to turn a cold shoulder

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absolute secrecy

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locked room; secret room

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chief; main; principal; major

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institution; establishment; facility; home (for elderly, orphans, etc.)

2

paralysis; palsy; numbness; stupor

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thereupon; shortly thereafter

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soldier; combatant; warrior

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body; group; party; company; troupe

2

repulse; repelling (e.g. the enemy); driving back

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hard fight; close game; struggle; tight contest

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in order; in turn; one by one

3

reward; prize

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between-meal snack; mid-afternoon (around 3 o'clock) snack; afternoon refreshment; afternoon tea

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to run to; to come running; to rush (someplace); to hasten

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shortcake (layered cream and fruit cake; in Japan, made with sponge cake)

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to grow senile; to be childish with age; to be mentally slow; to be befuddled; to play stupid; to say something stupid (oft. on purpose; esp. as part of a comedic routine)

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white

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concerning; regarding; per (e.g. 100 yen per person); for every

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fresh cream

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to cry; to weep; to sob; to howl

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wistful; desirous of; hungry-looking; greedy-looking

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the speed of light

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irresponsible; perfunctory; lukewarm; half-baked; reasonable; moderate

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apart from that; other than that; leaving that aside; more importantly; more ... than that; but

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about when; about what time; how soon

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