jpdb beta

to be in the news; to be talked about; to become a popular topic of conversation; to become the talk of the town; to become topical

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patterns of thinking; train of thought

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indicates two contrasting actions; (arch.) indicates possessive (often found in place names and compound words)

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hoe

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idle complaint; grumble; moha (ignorance, folly)

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safety; security

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inside the breast of one's clothing (esp. kimono); bosom; space between one's chest and outstretched arms; (one's) reach; heart (e.g. of a mountain); bosom (e.g. of nature)

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first year of junior high school; first-year junior high school student

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and then; after that

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chattering; talk; idle talk; chatty; talkative; chatterbox

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each other; one another

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one's home; one's house

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local specialty or souvenir bought as a gift while travelling; present brought by a visitor; something unpleasant that one is given (e.g. an illness while on vacation); unwelcome gift

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ice cream puff; ice cream-filled choux pastry

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to buy; to purchase; to value; to have a high opinion; to stir; to provoke

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humour; humor; safety; health; in a good mood; in high spirits

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personal expenses; pocket money; spending money; incidental expenses; allowance

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to put back; to return; to vomit; to throw up; to recover (of a market price)

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with a click; with a snap; ornamental clip (hair, obi, etc.)

3

(cash) register; cashier

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takeout (i.e. food); take-out; takeaway; take-away

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to abate; to decrease; to diminish; to shorten

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art gallery; art museum

2

to board; to embark on; to get into (a car); to march into; to enter

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to feel despondent

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to cast down one's eyes

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loan; lending; favor; favour; creditor; method of lending

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even if; even though; even; too; whether ... or ...; no matter (what, where, who, etc.)

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to borrow; to have a loan; to rent; to hire

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burly; strong; indomitable; indefatigable; robust (vitality, appetite, economic growth, etc.); strong

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that's true; of course; obviously

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blunder; bungle; clumsiness

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never again

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there, there

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to be dented; to be indented; to be beaten; to be overwhelmed; to be disheartened; to feel down

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rose

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(flower) petal

2

second floor; upstairs

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terrace

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yes?; no?; isn't it?; is it?

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papa; dad; daddy; sugar daddy

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to jump in; to leap in; to plunge into; to burst in; to barge in

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coming; going; being (somewhere); come; go; stay

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welcome home

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return; welcome home

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timing

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mantle; cloak; manteau

2

to turn over; to turn around; to change (one's mind); to reverse (one's decision); to fly (flag, etc.); to wave (skirt, cape, etc.)

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to cling to; to embrace

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to get up (from sitting); to stand up; to (finally) start to do something; to get off one's backside; to take action

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