jpdb beta

principle; theory; fundamental truth

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to be effective; to take effect; to work; to function well; to be possible (to do, use, etc.); to be able to

2

indicates word or phrase being defined; used for quoting (thoughts, speech, etc.); with; (not) as much as; (not) so much as; the fact that

1

on purpose; deliberately; intentionally

1

kindness; favor; favour; goodwill; affection; liking (for someone)

1

to come near; to let someone approach; to bring near; to bring together; to deliver (opinion, news, etc.); to send (e.g. a letter); to let someone drop by

1

to pretend; to act (as if)

1

to ignite; to set fire to; to spark (an incident, etc.); to inflame (a situation, etc.)

1

to name; to call; to christen; to term

1

tactics; strategy; military operation; naval operation

2

I see; that's right; indeed

2

consent; assent; understanding; agreement; comprehension; grasp

1

OK; sure; yessir!; okey dokey!; understood

1

godsend; lifesaver; timely offer; windfall

1

unexpected; surprising; unanticipated; strange; unforeseen

1

Shōwa era (1926.12.25-1989.1.7); reminiscent of the Shōwa era; Shōwa-nostalgic; old-fashioned

1

grandparents

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together (with); at the same time; in one lump; in the same category

2

to live (on, by, etc.); to lead a life; to make a living; to earn a livelihood; to spend one's time (doing); to pass one's days (doing)

1

thanks; gratitude; appreciation; thankfulness

2

doctor

1

mistake; error; blunder

1

aid; assistance; help; cheering; rooting (for); support

3

that is so; that is right; it looks to me; people say that; it is said that; I hear that

1

first (of its kind) in Japan

1

landing; going ashore; disembarkation; making landfall (of a typhoon); striking land; hitting land

1

to eat; to live on (e.g. a salary); to live off; to subsist on

1

thanks

1

best; supreme; wonderful; highest; maximum; most

1

he; she; that guy; that; that one; that thing

2

shrewdly; smartly; calculatingly; astutely; cunningly

2

the old days; the past; former times; the past ten years; the past decade

1

carelessly; thoughtlessly; inadvertently

1

sullenly; taciturnly; morosely; taciturn person; uncommunicative person

2

popularity; public favor; condition (e.g. market); tone; character

2

in any case; regardless; either way; since it makes no difference anyway (you might as well ...); since it won't change the outcome; if you are doing it regardless

1

even at the best of times; already; (even) under normal circumstances; in addition to; as it is

1

urgency; emergency

1

many; numerous; large amount of; large quantity of; frequent; common

2

reading; reading (of a kanji, esp. kun reading); reading (e.g. of a situation); insight

1

specialization; specialty; speciality; expertise

1

pretending to respect (someone) while in fact staying distant; keeping at arm's length; avoiding (something unpleasant); shying away from; giving (the batter) an "intentional walk"

1

apt to (do); liable to; predominantly; mostly; ... reaps the rewards; ... takes the prize

1

young; youthful; immature; green; low (number); small

1

to resign; to retire; to quit; to leave (one's job, etc.)

5

this year

3

goal; target; aim; mark; sign; landmark

1

everyone; anyone; no one; nobody

2

behind; rear; after; later; remainder; the rest; more (e.g. five more minutes)

3

in an instant; in a flash; right away; immediately

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