jpdb beta

to build; to construct; to erect; to amass (e.g. fortune); to pile up

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(one's) life

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turning point; critical juncture; knot (in a tree, etc.)

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temple (Buddhist)

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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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thriving (prosperous) business; rush of business

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to desire; to wish; to beg; to request; to have something done for oneself

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to ask; to inquire; to blame (someone) for; to accuse of; to care about; to regard as important

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however; but

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Meiji period (1868-1912)

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huge sum (esp. of money); enormous sum; massive amount

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fraud; swindle; graft; saying you're going to do something but in the end not doing it; making promises without keeping them

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event; affair; incident; case; plot; trouble

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to meet; to encounter; to see; to have an accident; to have a bad experience

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(social) position; status

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honor; honour; credit; prestige

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(all) at once; at the same time; in one go; right away; in an instant

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to lose; to miss (a change, opportunity); to lose (a loved one); to be bereaved of; to concede (goals, points, etc.)

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Meiji era (1868.9.8-1912.7.30)

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critical condition

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under (guidance, supervision, rules, the law, etc.); under (a flag, the sun, etc.); beneath; with (e.g. one blow); on (the promise, condition, assumption, etc. that ...); (somebody's) side

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government; administration

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achievement; meritorious deed; distinguished service; contribution

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to extol; to give praise

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important person

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to become; to amount to

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end; conclusion; last; final; no sooner than; once

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requital of a favour (favor); repayment (of an obligation, kindness, etc.)

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was; were

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