jpdb beta

sparkle of one's eyes; insight; discernment; penetration

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to roll in; to tumble into; to visit (esp. to stay overnight as an unwanted guest); to fall in one's way; to fall into one's lap

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to be taken aback; to be astonished; to be dumbfounded

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movement (of one's body); moving about; stirring; acting freely; doing as one pleases

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black suit; mourning clothes; black-suited staff member (e.g. in restaurant, sex establishment, etc.)

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to lie face down; to lie flat (on one's stomach); to bend down (in submission); to bow down; to (crouch) and hide (behind); to conceal oneself; to lie down (and sleep)

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thread; strand; string

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bow tie

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deep blue; navy blue

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near one's knee; (by) one's side; (at) one's hand; place under the protection (of one's parents, etc.); (under) the care (of); territory of a powerful person

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pleat; pleats; plait; plaits

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iceberg

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unrelated; irrelevant; unconcerned; unconnected

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money

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orca (Orcinus orca); killer whale; shachi; mythical carp with the head of a tiger and the body of a fish, considered auspicious protectors of well-being; roof ornament in the shape of a shachi (believed to provide protection against fire by causing rain to fall)

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(animal) feed; fodder; pet food; bait; lure; enticement

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without leaving any trace

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bullet (from a rifle)

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to divide; to cut; to halve; to break; to crack; to dilute; to fall below

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young girl; lass; adolescent female

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feigned ignorance

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it cannot be helped; there's nothing for it; it's no use fighting back; it's hopeless; there is no way out of it

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gun point; muzzle

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once more

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that's enough!; cut it out!; get a life!

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to bite; to chew; to gnaw; to fumble one's words (esp. during a play, broadcast, etc.); to falter with one's words; to crash against (e.g. of waves); to break onto (shore)

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many; much; plenty; hardly

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to miss; to overlook; to let pass (a matter); to overlook (e.g. a wrongdoing); to pass up (e.g. an opportunity); to let (a good ball) go by

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(not) in any way; (not) at all; (none) whatsoever; what kind of

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hot spring area; hot spring district

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city centre (esp. of Tokyo); heart of a city; downtown area

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stole (shawl); stall; stall (of an engine); (animal) stall

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ryokan; traditional Japanese inn

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Japanese style; light wind; moderate breeze

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building

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of good character; kindhearted; good-natured

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middle-age; middle age; midlife; one's middle years

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proprietress (of a traditional Japanese inn, restaurant, or shop); landlady; hostess; mistress; female innkeeper

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to meet; to greet

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welcome

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favour; favor; favourite; favorite; patron; supporter

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lounge; hostess club

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stale; old fashioned; hackneyed; trite; antiquated; obsolete

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to take out (e.g. garbage); to put out (e.g. dishes on table); to serve (e.g. meal); to get out (e.g. food from cupboard); to submit (e.g. ideas, opinions); to provide for

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silk

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feel; touch; texture; manner (with others)

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cosmetics; beauty products; toiletries; makeup

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drive; trip by car; to (go for a) drive; to go on a trip by car; to drive (e.g. a car); to drive (innovation, change, etc.)

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hotel register

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to write in

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