jpdb beta

to raise (a sword, fist, etc.); to lift; to throw up; to fling up; to swing up

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with a loud smack; whack; slap; crack; snap

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delightful; satisfying; gratifying; brisk; piquant

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palm (of the hand)

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to keep someone from doing; to stop; to prevent; to check; to hinder; to obstruct

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restricted; confined; unfree

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(using) one's whole body; (putting in) all one's efforts; (exerting) all one's energies

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to sound shrill (of a voice); to sound high-pitched and excited; to get excited; to become restless; to be thrown too high; to come in high

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to become loose; to slacken (e.g. rope); to become less tense; to relax; to slacken (e.g. coldness, supervision); to become lax; to become softer (e.g. ground, facial expression)

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without a moment's delay; at once; immediately; instantly; promptly; without hesitation

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elbowing (someone); rejection; rebuff

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to eat; to drink; to receive (e.g. a blow); to be on the receiving end (of something undesirable); to undergo (trouble)

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to forcefully open up (a hole; in a wall, etc.); to speak frankly; to open one's heart; to throw out (everything inside); to empty (e.g. a box)

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to roll; to tumble; to fall over; to roll over; to lie down; to be scattered about; to be lying around

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to breathe

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determined spirit; unyielding spirit; will

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one long cylindrical thing; one film, TV show, etc.; one version; one book; a certain book; ippon; one point

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metre (unit of length); meter; meter; gauge

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within; inside of; less than

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burn; scald; (fig.) getting one's fingers burned (e.g. poor investment, mixing with the wrong people)

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sentencing; pronouncement of a verdict; passing of sentence; declaration (of a diagnosis, bankruptcy, decision, etc.); announcement; pronouncement

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to scratch; to claw

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way of using (something); way to use; how to use; way of handling (employees, subordinates, etc.); way of treating; treatment

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to be mistaken; to be incorrect; to make a mistake (in); to do incorrectly; to mistake (one thing with another); to confuse

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beast; brute; animal

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after (a long process); at the end of; last line (of a renga)

2

of uncertain meaning; ambiguous; cryptic; nonsensical; incomprehensible; perplexing

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hating; strongly disliking

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oh; yes; huh?; hm?

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to become serious; to take something seriously (e.g. a joke, teasing); to become irritated or angry (esp. at something trivial); to get worked up

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to correct oneself; to restate

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to be conceited

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breaking off a relationship; permanent breach of friendship; rupture

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to speak; to talk; to mediate; to act as a go-between; to put in a good word (for someone)

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to aim at

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pillow; bolster; introduction (e.g. to a rakugo story); lead-in

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to catch; to stop the blow; to react to; to take (advice, etc.); to accept

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door; doorway

2

third stage; three stages; third dan (in martial arts, go, shogi, etc.)

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roundhouse kick; turning kick

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visit (to someone affected by illness or misfortune); call; letter of inquiry; letter of sympathy; dealing (a hit); striking (a blow)

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regrettable; disappointing; precious; dear; too good for; deserving better

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to make an appearance

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sharp parting remark; parting threat

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riddle; puzzle; enigma; enigmatic; mysterious

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to go out and away; to leave

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to leave behind

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tip of nose; before one's eyes; under one's nose; tip (of something)

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vividly; clearly; distinctly; acutely

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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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