jpdb beta

timidly; nervously; with nervous diffidence; trembling with fear

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which reminds me ...; come to think of it ...; now that you mention it ...; on that subject ...; so, if you say ...

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maid; helper; help; assistance

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to bring to naught; to bring to nought; to abuse (esp. another's kindness); to empty; to clear

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to be worried; to be troubled

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happy

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to bring up a subject; to touch on a matter

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younger sister

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frivolous; flippant; superficial; flattery; (insincere) compliments

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in spite of; despite; although; nonetheless; nevertheless; but

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to finger; to touch; to make changes to; to tinker with; to dabble in; to do as a hobby

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plan; project; schedule; scheme; program; programme

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with a crunching or grinding sound; quickly; promptly; crispily; crunchily

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to become sulky; to become irresponsible (due to disgruntlement)

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reprimand; rebuke; reproach; scolding

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such (about the actions of the listener, or about ideas expressed or understood by the listener); like that; that sort of

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to possess (someone; of an evil spirit, idea, etc.); to take hold of; to haunt

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to blurt out; to let slip; to say inadvertently; to come out with (e.g. nonsense)

1

hit; success; guess; prediction; affability; friendliness; sensation

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emission; emanation; letting out (feelings); venting; divergence (of light); divergence

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to touch; to feel; to get involved (with); to approach; to be harmful to; to hinder

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to go past; to pass; to pass by

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to hold one's breath; to catch one's breath

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first-rate specimen; first-rate object; superb item; superb article; excellent thing; pick (e.g. of a litter)

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to live long; to survive

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bitter tears; (lit.) tears of blood

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taboo; contraindication

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correct answer; right solution; correct interpretation; right decision; right choice; appropriate judgement

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to come (home) to one; to click; to ring a bell; to appeal to one; to speak to one; to impress one

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we

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snugly; cosily; carefree; easily; freshly made and still warm; imprudently

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every night

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soundly (sleeping); fast (asleep)

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being resented (by someone one holds resentment towards); responding to kindness with resentment; thinking ill of someone who meant to be kind; unjustified resentment; unreasonable grudge

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to put one's palms together (e.g. when praying or asking for something); to place one's hands together; to compete against someone; to play (a game, match, etc.) against someone

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to oppress; to persecute; to tyrannize

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hanger-on; follower; flunky; purse strapped round one's waist

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worship; adoration; admiration; cult

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to also be (implies that as well as the earlier stated this is also the case); to be ... or something

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one's dearest wish; Buddha's vow to save humanity

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heated (e.g. debate); passionate

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to burst into laughter

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terrified; horrified; trembling with fear

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how can (one) do something

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to be refined (character, manners); to be classy; to be polished

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box; case; car (of a train, etc.); shamisen case; shamisen; public building; community building

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charm; incantation; spell; magic formula

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powerful; strong; mighty

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nine; nine years of age; twelve o'clock (old time system)

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key; lock; key (to a problem, success, etc.); clue

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