jpdb beta

to choose; to select; to pick (out)

8

heh heh heh; tee-hee; giggle

7

graduation ceremony; commencement

2

but; however; although

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to pass through; to pass by; to pass (of time); to elapse; to have expired; to have ended; to exceed

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to that extent; to that degree; so much; so

12

noisy; boisterous; turbulent (era, etc.); troubled

6

to get blurred; to get hoarse; to get husky; to graze; to scrape

7

small; little; slight; below average (in degree, amount, etc.); low (e.g. sound); soft (e.g. voice)

6

to listen carefully; to strain one's ears

1

to catch (someone's words); to make out; to follow; to ask about (a situation, circumstances, etc.); to inquire

2

the more ... the more ...; as; (arch.) while; (arch.) during; (arch.) because; (arch.) since

14

to leave one's seat; to temporarily excuse oneself (from a meeting, etc.); to step outside; to be away (from one's desk, etc.)

2

inorganic matter; mineral matter; cold; inhuman; robotic

4

cruel; brutal; ruthless; merciless; inhuman

2

calm; quiet; gentle; moderate; reasonable; amicable

3

to stream; to flow (liquid, time, etc.); to be washed away; to be carried; to drift; to float (e.g. clouds); to sweep (e.g. rumour, fire)

13

single (room); room for one; private room (in a restaurant, etc.); private dining room; (toilet) stall

2

fluent; smooth; flowing

2

to express in a refined fashion; to weave a web of words

3

lifetime supply; lifetime's worth (of something)

3

to greet; to call out (to); to invite; to get in touch (with); to cheer (on); to give vocal support (to)

8

talk; chat

1

selfish; egoist; (arch.) self-indulgent; (arch.) wilful; (arch.) willful

6

to get angry; to get mad; to lose one's temper; to scold; to tell (someone) off

9

to think; to consider; to think (of doing); to plan (to do); to judge; to assess; to imagine

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I, myself; one-self; by one-self; even I; even one

3

to be surprised; to be taken aback; to be amazed; to be frightened; to be startled; to be alarmed

5

to emit a voice; to emit a sound; to be able to speak

1

appearing ...; looking ...; way to ...; method of ...ing; form; style

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breathing; respiration; knack; trick; harmony; balance

2

to put in order; to arrange; to get ready; to prepare; to adjust; to regulate (e.g. rhythm, tune, one's breathing)

3

to take time

3

quiet; silent; slow; unhurried; calm; peaceful

14

so; like this; in this way; this much; to this extent

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to interrupt (with frivolous remarks, silly jokes, etc.); to butt in; to make teasing remarks

1

one's own convenience; one's way; surroundings; environment; convenience; ease of use; financial circumstances

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end; conclusion; last; final; once ...; the moment ... (, that's it)

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to die; to pass away; to lose spirit; to lose vigor; to cease; to stop

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conviction; belief; confidence

5

end; conclusion

3

to accept; to receive; to agree

3

very difficult to ...; nearly impossible to ...

5

to thrust at someone (e.g. a weapon); to point (a gun, knife, etc.) at; to hold up threateningly to (someone's face); to present forcefully (demand, document, etc.); to confront someone with (evidence, facts, etc.); to force upon

4

to lose; to miss (a chance, opportunity); to lose (a loved one); to be bereaved of; to concede (goals, points, etc.)

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before one's eyes; in one's presence; up close; personally

2

may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly

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to be surprised; to be amazed; to be frightened; surprise (e.g. surprise party)

2

regret; flesh, blood vessels and fat from around chicken heart (usu. served as yakitori)

3

interval; period of time; among; between; good opportunity; chance

4