jpdb beta

truth is stranger than fiction

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unexpected; unforeseen; inconceivable

1

young (usu. of a woman); blooming; in the prime of youth; with a charm appropriate to one's age

1

in a sense; in some way; to an extent

2

explosive; blasting powder

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poisonous substance; toxic substance; poison

1

sixth day of the month; six days

1

increase

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leak (of secrets, information, etc.); disclosure; divulging; leak (of gas, liquid, etc.); leakage; escape (of gas)

2

uniform; even; across-the-board; equal

1

demonstrative of one's worth; worthy of one's reputation; living up to one's name; bolstering one's reputation; enhancing one's prestige; winning one honour

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in this case, it does not apply; this case is an exception

1

abuse of confidentiality

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opportunity; chance; folding; fold; small food box (wooden or cardboard); folding in ... (two, three, etc.); counter for folded items

2

competitor

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to take the middle (between the two); to split the difference

1

gradual decrease; gradual diminution

1

several times

2

lickety-split; quickly

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triumphant; exultant; in high and proud spirits

1

rate of increase

2

second half; latter half

1

to be equal; to ostentatiously display that one is equal (to)

2

to be blessed with; to be rich in; to abound in

1

very high; high up; aloft; only; merely; just

2

mathematics; arithmetic

1

geometric series

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arithmetic progression; arithmetic sequence

3

sum; harmony; peace; Japan; Japanese-style

1

official; formal; formula (e.g. mathematical); official (social media) account (of a company, organization, etc.)

2

total; sum

1

geometric progression; geometric sequence

3

our side; we

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conversion (e.g. yen to dollars); change; exchange; translation (numerical)

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anyone can see that; it's obvious that

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to be lacking in options; to be too few

2

Johnny Depp

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greatly resembling

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on-off

1

to keep in mind; to memorize

1

standing by; awaiting an opportunity; being on alert

7

work style; way of working

1

if it's going to be that way, then ...; if given the choice; if possible; if anything

1

experimental results

2

mixing things of different type (alternately or at the same time); mixture; dish of noodles, seafood, vegetables (from Nagasaki)

1

completely beating somebody up; being completely knocked down; thoroughly bashing somebody

1

several days later

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Diamond Wisdom Sutra; Diamond Sutra

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comprehension; understanding; enlightenment; spiritual awakening; satori

1

to watch for an unguarded moment

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