jpdb beta

step by step; by degrees

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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 ...); (someone's) side

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to approach; to draw near; to get close; to get acquainted with; to get closer to; to get to know

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to carry on one's back; to be burdened with; to take responsibility for; to have (something) in the background; to be in front (of something); to be conceited

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large; big; older; senior; final; ultimate

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horizontally; flat; across; crossways; crosswise

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embarrassing; embarrassed; ashamed; disgraceful; shameful

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sidelong glance; short grain (paper); kanji "net" radical at top

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fleeting (glimpse, glance, etc.)

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as usual; as always; as before; as ever; still

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to seize; to catch; to obtain; to acquire; to understand; to grasp

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we

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(a) step; one step; level; stage; small degree; small amount

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Catholic priest; abbe; reverend father; minister; padre

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as you were; return to your original position!; er, rather

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you; dear; honey

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god; deity; god-tier; incredible; (arch.) Emperor (of Japan); (arch.) thunder

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law; rule; regulation; destiny; fate; karma

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in accordance with; according to; as X, then Y (e.g. as we age we gain wisdom, as wine matures it becomes more valuable, etc.)

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married couple; husband and wife; man and wife

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director

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vigorous; healthy; sound

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sick; ill; ailing; (arch.) to hurt; (arch.) to ache

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joy; delight; rapture; pleasure; gratification; rejoicing

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sadness; sorrow; grief

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to be rich (in); to abound (in); to be abundant (in); to be rich; to be wealthy

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to become poor; to be poor

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to love

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to show respect for; to revere; to honour; to honor; to worship; to hold in esteem

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to comfort; to console; to amuse

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life; life force; lifetime; lifespan; most important thing; foundation

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limit; limits; degree; extent; the end; the last; as long as ...

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hard; solid; stiff; tight; strong; firm (not viscous or easily moved); safe

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integrity; fidelity; constancy; principle; faithfulness; honor

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to protect; to guard; to defend; to keep (i.e. a promise); to abide (by the rules); to observe

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promise; agreement; appointment; engagement; convention; rule

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to swear; to vow; to take an oath; to pledge

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congratulations!; well done!; best wishes!; all the best!

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to be heard; to be audible; to sound (like); to come across (as); to be well known; to be famous

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scene; sight; scenario; setting

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enjoyable; fun; pleasant; happy; delightful

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to come to like; to become fond of; to fall in love

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every month; trite; commonplace; conventional

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but; however; although

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you

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dangerous; risky; awful; terrible; terrific; amazing

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actress; female actor

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heroine; female protagonist; heroine; heroic woman; brave woman

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extensive; wide; broad

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assigned role; duty; position; suitable role; best-suited job

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