jpdb beta

near future

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to have the privilege of doing

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to hit; to strike; to strike (noon, etc.); to sound (cymbals, etc.); to beat (rhythmically, e.g. pulse, waves, etc.); to move; to impress

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ear (of a cereal plant); head; point (of a brush, spear, etc.); tip; crest (of a wave); scion (in grafting)

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gazing at (in wonderment)

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phantasmagoric; protean; shape-shifting; kaleidoscopic; capable of ever-changing appearance

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innumerable changes; infinite variety

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(being on the) defensive

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being unhuman; being removed from humanity; being unworldly

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dizzying (speed, changes, etc.); rapid; drastic; bewildering; hectic; bustling (e.g. world)

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to shorten the distance (between); to close the gap (e.g. on the leader); to get closer (e.g. to someone); to close in (on)

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to guess; to sense; to presume; to sympathize with; to sympathise with

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crossbow (incl. large models operated by a number of people); netted apparatus atop a wall containing large stones, which were dropped onto attackers by cutting the net; slingshot; catapult

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horse; horse racing; promoted bishop; knight (court card in mekuri karuta and unsun karuta)

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as it is bound to (happen); following the natural course; though possible as it may be

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category; category

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stopping just before

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to form; to shape; to make; to mold; to mould; to build up

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to wet; to moisten; to dampen; to soak; to dip

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unfortunately; sorry, but ...

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principal occupation; core business

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to shoulder; to carry on one's shoulder; to nominate for a position; to choose as a representative; to take (someone) for a ride; to deceive

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to have one's attention caught (by); to be distracted (by); to be preoccupied (with); to be captivated (by); to be absorbed (in)

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to move (to another place or state); to change (e.g. of state, affiliation, scenery, etc.); to spread (of a fire, smell, etc.); to catch (an illness); to move (e.g. of one's focus); to change (e.g. of one's interest)

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forbidden; prohibited; banned; taboo

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to throw up (e.g. mud); to splash (up); to flip up; to tip up; to raise sharply (e.g. prices); to hike

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with a bonk; with a thump; with a klunk; with a rap

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pain; ache; -algia

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slapping on (stamp, sticker); flopping down

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to fall on one's backside; to land on one's rear

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without

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to look old; to become time-worn; to become worn out; to become old and grubby; to become musty

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to learn by experience; to learn one's lesson; to learn the hard way; to be discouraged (by); to have enough (of); to be disgusted (with)

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person who has great confidence (faith) in himself

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if it is (the case that ...)

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anyone; anybody; everyone; everybody; whoever

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comfort; consolation; diversion

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starry sky

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time around sunset; early evening

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to make a living; to earn a livelihood

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mosquito

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to drive away; to clear; to scatter; to disperse

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running fast; double time; cantering; doing things in a hurry

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scolding

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(a) look; gaze

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rational

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follow; following (on social media, esp. Twitter); follow-up; following up; backing-up; covering for; follow-up shot

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to speak ill of; to disparage

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exaggerated; overblown; overdone

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office (e.g. the Oval Office)

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