jpdb beta

Shikoku (smallest of the four main islands of Japan)

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ground; earth; the solid earth; the (vast) land

2

to assemble; to set up; to construct

3

to consist of; to be made up of; to be concluded (e.g. of an agreement); to hold true (e.g. of a theory); to be viable (of a business, lifestyle, etc.); to carry on

2

All Britain (e.g. tournament); All England

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at that time; in those days

2

(political) power; authority; influence

1

intently; single-mindedly; devotedly; solely; earnestly; with all one's heart

1

rejoicing; glorification; exultation; celebration; enjoyment; singing praises

1

great; grand; magnificent; outstanding; mighty

1

neighboring countries; neighbouring countries; surrounding countries

1

complex; intricate; complicated; confused; troublesome; vexatious

1

to rack one's brains

1

to long for; to yearn after; to admire; to be attracted by

1

religious; spiritual

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national border; provincial border

4

to make one's own; to take possession of

1

construction; building; putting up; erecting; creation; formulation

10

grace; favor; favour; blessing; benefit

2

simple substance (e.g. chemical); something standing alone; separate item; solo item

1

convenient

1

advantage; benefit; merit; good point; plus

1

system; institution; organization; organisation

1

top; summit; vertex

2

reigning; controlling; dictating

1

kingdom; monarchy

2

honorific/polite/humble prefix; honorific suffix

1

to degenerate; to lapse into

2

perception; sensing; noticing

1

very cheesy; very flashy; extremely gaudy

1

to swing; to wield (physically); to exercise (e.g. power, ability); to exhibit; to flourish; to prosper

15

(piece of) rope; ordinary method

1

independent state; independent nation

1

easy; simple; light

1

conquest; subjugation; overcoming

2

enactment; establishment; creation

1

more than expected

1

difficult; tough; formidable; redoubtable; stubborn

1

without; unless; have to do

1

dangerous; in danger; facing imminent danger; precarious (situation); perilous (state, balance, etc.); in doubt

2

once; before; formerly; never yet; never before; first time

5

outside the country; abroad

2

colony; (Japanese) settlement (in Brazil)

1

independence; self-reliance; independence (e.g. of a nation); freedom; separation; isolation

5

respect; esteem; regard

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to keep; to put aside (for somebody); to keep possession (usu. the ball in sports); quipu; quippu

2

royalty and titled nobility

2

action; operation; effect; function

1

to add (one thing to another); to add (a few more words, an explanation, etc.)

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so far; up to now; hitherto; that's enough (for today); it ends here

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