jpdb beta

to become tense; to be tightened; to become firm (e.g. body)

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children's hairstyle of short untied hair; child with short untied hair; young girl working as a servant for a high-class prostitute (Edo period); (arch.) baldness; (arch.) bald head

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geta; Japanese wooden clogs; turn (in set-type proofing); upside-down character

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white hair; grey hair; gray hair

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to evaluate; to appraise; to comment on

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string quartet

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equal (in ability); even; evenly matched; well-matched; on par (with)

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meeting; assembly; association; conjunction

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at the meeting; on the occasion

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to drag along; to pull; to force someone along; to prolong; to drag out; to influence strongly

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out of control; out of hand; unmanageable; nothing one can do

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Imperial Guards

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Losee; Rosay

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to hold in one's arms (e.g. a baby); to embrace; to have sex with; to make love to; to sit on (eggs); to brood

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person concerned; interested party; related party

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telephone call; phone call; telephone (device); phone

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immediately; right away; at once; instantly

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advice; recommendation; suggestion; inducement; persuasion

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to be caught; to be captured; to be taken prisoner; to be seized with (fear, etc.); to be a slave to; to stick to

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breaking down; defeating; abolishing

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to stop (moving); to come to a stop; to stop (doing, working, being supplied); to come to a halt; to alight; to perch on

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quick; swift; nimble; quick (understanding, judgement, etc.); alert; prompt

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vigour; vigor; virility; health; sturdiness

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easily; readily; quickly; lightly (seasoned food, applied make-up, etc.); plainly; simply

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to visit; to call on; to arrive (season, time, situation, etc.); to come; (arch.) to make a sound; (arch.) to send a letter

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deep (colour); dark; strong (flavour, smell, etc.); thick (consistency); dense; strong (possibility, etc.)

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thus; in this way; like this

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admiration; wonder; astonishment

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trouble; hardship; difficulty; anxiety; worry; concern

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refreshment; something refreshing; welcome relief; tonic; refreshing medicine

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four sides; all sides

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barracks

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buying; purchasing

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going to Europe; trip to Europe

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advice; warning

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needless to say; it goes without saying

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success in life; getting ahead; successful career; promotion; climbing the corporate ladder; eminence

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Suppe

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about the middle

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remainder; remnant; (not) very; (not) much; too much; excessively

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One Thousand and One Nights; Arabian Nights

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light cavalry

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tall (of a person)

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bent back; hunchback; stoop

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to fold in two; to fold in half; to double up

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to allow; to let (somebody) do; to make (somebody) do

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with a glitter; with a sparkle; brand new; shiny and new

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conditionally; with conditions attached

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altogether; entirely

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to cite an example

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