jpdb beta

(period of) a year; during the era (of)

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kernel; core; nucleus; center; centre

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to carry on one's shoulder; to shoulder; to bear; to bear (a burden, responsibility, etc.); to take upon oneself

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preeminence; excellence; superiority; transcendence

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fort; fortress; stronghold; fortification

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drinking water; potable water

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cultivating new land; clearing; reclamation

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one's speciality; one's forte; one's strong point

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extensive; vast range; wide scope

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to topple over; to be overturned; to capsize; to be overruled; to be reversed; to be discredited

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perception; sensation; awareness

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important person

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bodyguard; escort

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important; having a high status; having standing; exalted; of high station

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(game pieces, soldiers, etc.) under one's control

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in a good mood; cheerful

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glossy; bright; slick

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to fire oneself up; to give it one's all; to get psyched; to fire someone up (with scolding, corporal punishment, etc.); to rouse

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to put one's life on the line; to risk one's life; to put everything one has into it

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monopoly; monopolization; exclusivity; hogging; keeping to oneself

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employment; hire

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to sit for an examination

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stay; sojourn

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long-term stay

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area under direct control (of the shogun)

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tax

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down to earth; reasonable

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killing; murder

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mob; the masses; rabble; all things in nature; the whole creation

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while it may be true that; just because; nevertheless; not necessarily

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engine; agency; organisation; system; facility

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connection; link; relationship

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individual; separate; personal; case-by-case

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interview (e.g. for a job)

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real intention; true motive; true meaning

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to inquire (about); to enquire; to ask; to interrogate; to question intensely; to grill (someone about something)

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killing; destruction of life; cruel; heartless; callous

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guarantee; security; assurance; pledge

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to threaten; to make threats

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tax; duty

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salary; wages; pay

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to add (to); to add on; to append

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to look (stare) back at (someone); to look at again; to re-examine; to prove oneself superior (to someone who had previously been condescending); to put a person to shame; to look back (behind oneself)

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just what you'd expect from ...; that's just like (him, her, etc.); that's (exactly) why ...; that's (precisely) the reason ...

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to accompany; to follow; to keep up with

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to call (someone) back; to recall; to call home; to bring back (memories, etc.); to recall; to revive

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corresponding to; being applicable to; being relevant to; coming under; falling under; fulfilling (requirements)

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all members; whole army

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being a match for a thousand; being a mighty warrior (combatant, player)

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piece (in shogi, chess, etc.); (arch.) horse; (arch.) foal; bridge (of a violin, etc.)

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