jpdb beta

language learning ability; foreign language skills; linguistic ability

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book; volume

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a little; a bit; a small amount; a little while; a short time; a moment

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to gnaw; to nibble; to bite; to dabble in; to know a little bit about; to learn a little of

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translation; deciphering; decoding; translation

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to be open (to traffic); to lead (to); to flow (of a liquid, current, etc.); to pass (through); to be conveyed (of an intention, meaning, etc.); to be understood (by); to be well versed (in)

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whether (or not); if

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anxiety; uneasiness; worry; apprehension; fear; insecurity

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disorder; confusion; violence; outrage; riot

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to be temperate in; to refrain; to make notes; to jot down (e.g. phone number); to be in preparation for; to be in waiting for

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(verbal) message; word (from someone)

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hello (e.g. on phone); excuse me! (when calling out to someone)

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to refuse; to reject; to inform; to give notice; to ask leave; to excuse oneself (from)

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in front of a station

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this person; he; she

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to be caught; to be arrested; to hold on to; to grasp; to find (e.g. proof); to get (e.g. a taxi)

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boo-hoo; boo-hoo-hoo

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to groan; to moan; to roar; to howl; to hum (engine, wind, etc.); to buzz; to ooh and aah (in admiration)

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five o'clock

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Izumigawamachi

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closing of a school; closed school

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place; spot; grounds; arena; stadium; range

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alone; by oneself; on one's own

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this is why; that is the reason why; it is the case that; so; thus; with that

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(it is such) a thing

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party (political); person who is fond of; fan of

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how much; something over; and something; however (much); no matter how

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gun; pistol; ohajiki; traditional children's game similar to marbles, played with coin-shaped pieces of coloured glass or plastic; repellence

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this one; with this; in this way

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thing; object; one's things; possessions; things; something; quality

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violent; rough

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to avoid (physical contact with); to avoid (situation); to evade (question, subject); to ward off; to avert; to put aside

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black curtain; wirepuller; mastermind; backroom manipulator

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to vomit; to throw up; to emit; to send forth; to give (an opinion); to make (a comment)

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everyone; everybody; all; everything; all

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henchman; follower; (arch.) adopted child

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these guys; these fellows

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to keep company; to look after; to entertain; to play (a game) with

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all; entire; whole; altogether

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demand; firm request; requisition; requirement; desire

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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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to enter; to come in; to join (a club, company, etc.); to enter (a university, the army, etc.); to be contained (in); to be included (in); to (be able to) fit (in a container, building, etc.)

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to be affectionate to; to treat tenderly; to show favouritism to; to be partial to; to fondle; to caress

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sly; cunning; sneaky; crafty; unfair; dishonest

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to run away; to flee; to avoid (a question, responsibility, etc.); to evade; to win without being overtaken; to hold off the other contenders (until the finish)

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from the standpoint of; from the viewpoint of; on; above; the best; top

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the assigned equation

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primary school; elementary school; grade school

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abduction; kidnapping; kidnaping

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secret; private; surreptitious

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