jpdb beta

to recommend; to endorse (e.g. a candidate); to infer (from); to deduce; to think (something) through; to ponder deeply

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trump card; ace up one's sleeve; secret weapon

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cheering song; supporters' song

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no sooner than; as soon as; immediately after; at the thought of; when I think about

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to slide; to slip off; to get dislocated; to be out of alignment; to get dislodged; to deviate

2

withdrawal; retraction; revocation; repeal

4

ingratiation; pandering; catering (to); going along with (someone or something); accommodating oneself (e.g. to public opinion)

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railway crossing; railroad crossing; starting line; scratch; determination; stepping over the edge of the ring

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to become better; to improve

2

damage

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rumour; rumor; report; hearsay; gossip; common talk

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the way there; outbound leg; bound for ...; outbound ticket

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ticket

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uniform

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well

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river; stream; River; the ... river

2

groundwork; foundation; inclination; aptitude; undercoat; first coat

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nostrils; wings of the nose

2

pore (of the skin)

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to hide; to be hidden; to conceal oneself; to disappear

2

foundation (garment, cream, etc.)

2

thickly painted; thickly lacquered; impasto

2

freckles; buckwheat chaff

2

color spotting; color irregularity; color spots

2

cover; covering; cover song; cover version; coverage; to compensate for (a loss)

2

sliding; slipping

2

powder

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riding; ride; spread (of paints); -seater (e.g. two-seater); (getting into the) mood; (entering into the) spirit

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dojo; hall used for martial arts training; manda (place of Buddhist practice or meditation, esp. the place under the bodhi tree where Buddha attained enlightenment)

1

charm; amulet

3

to give one's heart to; to fall in love; to turn one's mind towards; to think of

1

lady; gentleman; person

2

to fight against; to oppose; to face

2

handmade; homegrown; hand-crafted; homemade

2

to give (as a gift); to present; to confer; to bestow; to award

1

future; prospects; outlook; journey ahead; distance yet to cover

1

prayer; supplication

1

from long ago; from old times; from time immemorial

1

signature-collecting campaign

1

soon; shortly; before long; nearly; almost

1

body and soul; mind and body

1

to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival

2

to do so; to do thus

1

comment

1

concerning; regarding; per (e.g. 100 yen per person); for every

2

discord; antagonism

1

weight (e.g. paperweight); pressing down; keeping control; exercising authority; having self-control; exercising self-discipline

1

eye

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bang; bam; noontime signal gun (carried out early Meiji to Taishō); noon gun; last round in a game of 12 rounds; precisely

1

hallelujah

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