jpdb beta

to hand (over); to deliver in person

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to use tact; to exercise discretion; to be tactful; to be thoughtful; to have the sense (to do); to take a hint

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to sweep; to brush; to clean; to gather silkworms

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subtle; delicate; difficult; complex; doubtful; questionable

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to spur on; to urge forward; to impel; to drive at high speed (e.g. a car)

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a little; a bit; just a minute; for a moment; somewhat; rather; (not) easily

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ill-natured; mean; mischievous; nasty; unkind; teasing

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to decorate; to ornament; to display; to exhibit; to mark (e.g. the day with a victory); to adorn (e.g. the front page)

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with a start; with a jump

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to (make something) quiver; to shake; to tremble; to vibrate

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a little; a bit; somewhat; slightly; rather

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trouble; hardship; difficulty; anxiety; worry; concern

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which way; which direction; which one (esp. of two alternatives); who

3

itchy; creepy; feeling uneasy

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abrupt; sudden

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oh!; ah!; oh no

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like; as; so that; in order that; be sure to; I hope (that)

2

pitiful; unfortunate; poor; unpardonable; regrettable

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haste; hurry; urgency; in a hurry; quickly; with haste

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consultation; discussion; discussing; asking (someone) for advice

7

story; tale; talk; discussion

2

to close; to shut

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on purpose; deliberately; intentionally

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woman; female; female lover; girlfriend; mistress

2

to close up; to shut up (e.g. behind doors); to cut off (e.g. because a deadline has expired); to close off (e.g. subscription list)

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to stop talking; to break off; to pause

3

interruption; suspension; break

2

no; nay; disagreement; objection; disapproval

1

to squeeze out; to wring out

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unusual; uncommon; extraordinary; out of the ordinary; incomparable; serious

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to read too much into things; to get wrong ideas by letting one's imagination run wild; to have a groundless suspicion

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nothing but; none other than

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lawsuit; complaint

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disapproval; reluctance; unwillingness

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please

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

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call; visit; inquiry; enquiry; question

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to stand (something) up; to put upright; to thrust into; to bury into; to make (a noise); to let out; to raise (a cloud of dust, smoke, etc.)

2

(saying) with one voice; unanimously; in chorus; in unison; as one

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signalling with the eyes; exchanging looks; winking

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to give and take; to make mutual concessions; to compromise

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one's share; one's portion

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first of all; to begin with; probably; most likely; more or less (satisfactory); on the whole

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visit (from someone); call

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foot; paw; leg; gait; pace; lower radical of a kanji; means of transportation

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faltering; hesitation

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to say in a round-about way (not to upset); to cushion the blow; to sugarcoat; (lit.) to wrap in wafer paper

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to pin down; to hold down; to cover (esp. a part of one's body with one's hand); to clutch (a body part in pain); to get a hold of; to obtain; to grasp (a point)

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to open (one's eyes) wide

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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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