jpdb beta

to be collected (of clams, etc.); to be gathered (of mushrooms, herbs, etc.); to be picked (of fruit, etc.); to be able to collect; to be able to extract; to be able to get

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grape; grapevine

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to get used to; to get familiar with; to get skillful (in doing); to become proficient

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inveiglement; cajolement; wheedling; enticement

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(time of) one's childhood; when one was a child

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standard item; usual thing; (a) classic; basic item (with stable demand); staple goods

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to get to the main subject; to move on to the main topic; to get down to business

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talisman; amulet; charm

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to blow (of the wind); to blow (one's breath); to breathe out; to play (a wind instrument); to blow (a whistle, trumpet, etc.); to emit (smoke, fire, etc.); to spout

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to be wet (with tears); to be moist; to get dim; to become blurred; to become tear-choked

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to project; to reflect; to cast (shadow)

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the public; general public

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(in the) presence (of); in front (of); before (someone)

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meow; miaow; cat

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to become defiant; to fight back; to turn upon; to take the offensive

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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

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to reconsider; to rethink; to reassess

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vote; ballot; label; ticket; tag

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magnificent; grand; fair; square; grandly; boldly

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to beat someone to the punch; to get the drop on (someone); to forestall

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(not) well; (not) properly; (not) enough; (not) sufficiently; (not) satisfactorily; (not) decently

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to feel around for; to fumble for; to investigate; to probe into; to explore (parts unknown); to enjoy (natural beauty)

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point of tangency; point of contact; (electrical) contact; point of contact (between); connection

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volunteer

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to be helpful; to be useful

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thickheaded; obstinate; inflexible; stubborn

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to be flexible; to be accommodating

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collision; crash; impact; clash; skirmish; conflict

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to mediate; to intervene; to smooth

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water's surface

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to pity; to feel sympathy for; to sympathize with; to enjoy the beauty of; to appreciate; to admire

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within eyeshot; within sight; in view

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equality (esp. of status); equal footing; equal terms

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to weigh on one's mind; to trouble one's heart; to be concerned about; to worry about

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to be able (to); to be possible (to)

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half-cooked; vague; halfhearted; indecisive

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to get poised again for charging; to toe the mark again; to start from scratch; to get a fresh start (on)

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to begin talking; to open up

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to get carried away; to get overly elated; to become over-excited; to get up to speed; to move into gear

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power; authority; influence

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conical hat (East-Asian style); coolie hat; something shaped like a conical hat or an umbrella; shade (of a lamp); mushroom cap

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to take an attitude; to take a stance; to commit oneself; to assume a position

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monologue; soliloquy; talking to oneself

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to (call and) stop; to call (someone) to stop; to hail (e.g. a taxi)

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treat (esp. food and drink); entertainment; treating someone (to a meal); gorgeous dinner; feast; excellent food

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to fold (clothes, umbrella); to close (a shop, business); to vacate

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questionnaire; survey; poll

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pie graph; pie chart

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approval rating

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not yet fixed; undecided; pending; TBD

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