jpdb beta

pseudonym used when calling in or writing to a radio program

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quiz

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setting a question (for an exam, quiz, etc.); setting a theme (for composition of poetry)

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to untie; to unfasten; to unsew; to unstitch; to solve; to work out; to dispel (misunderstanding, etc.)

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to arrive at (after a struggle); to finally reach; to find one's way to; to finally hit on (e.g. an idea)

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beforehand; in advance; previously

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bringing; taking; carrying

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forced; compulsory

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to obey (an order, law, etc.); to abide by (a rule, custom, etc.); to follow (a person); to accompany; to go alongside (e.g. a river); to follow (e.g. a sign)

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snare; trap (for catching wild game, etc.); trap (i.e. ruse, subterfuge, etc.)

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to insert; to put in (such that there is a snug fit); to have sex; to fuck; to pigeonhole (into a particular category); to place a ring-shaped object around something (esp. one that restricts freedom, such as handcuffs)

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Furiwake

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big; large; great

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earthquake

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NHK; Japan Broadcasting Corporation

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joint communications

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(Japanese) Meteorological Agency; JMA

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(essential) utilities; lifeline

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to chase; to run after; to pursue

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shaking; shake; unsettledness; instability; existence of multiple spellings, pronunciations, usages, etc. for a single word

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one's physical safety; personal security

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tsunami; tidal wave

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fear; horror; anxiety; concern; uneasiness; reverence

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coast; beach

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mouth of river; estuary

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(just) making sure; just to be sure; just in case; for caution's sake

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safety; security

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movement; transfer; migration; mobile; moving; traveling

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headline

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greenhouse; icehouse; cellar

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orchid; Netherlands; Holland

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power outage; electricity outage; blackout; failure of electricity supply

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doing together (as equals); sharing; common (land, etc.); joint (statement, etc.); cooperation; co-operation

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to calm down; to compose oneself; to calm down; to settle down; to settle down (in a location, job, etc.); to settle in; to be settled

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taking refuge; finding shelter; evacuation; escape; seeking safe haven

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engine

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traffic light; signalling mechanism; semaphore (apparatus)

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distribution (of information, etc.); broadcast; delivery; transmission; streaming

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extensive; vast range; wide scope

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wide; extensive; comprehensive; far-reaching; widespread

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total darkness; pitch dark; bleak future; poor prospects

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the end

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private power generation; masturbation

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obstacle; hindrance; impediment; difficulty

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epicenter; epicentre

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specific; particular; designated; specifying; designating; identifying

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manuscript; copy; draft; notes; contribution

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extension; elongation; prolongation; Enchō era (923.4.11-931.4.26)

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if; in case; supposing

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physical distribution; distribution of goods; logistics

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