jpdb beta

very close (to); within a stone's throw (of); a stone's throw away (from)

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to roll; to tumble; to fall over; to roll over; to lie down; to be scattered about; to be lying around

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to drop; to lose; to clean off (dirt, makeup, paint, etc.); to remove (e.g. stains or facial hair); to lose (a match); to reject (an applicant); to lower (e.g. shoulders or voice)

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cruel; inhumane; callous; brutal

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concrete

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(sound of) footsteps; sense or sign that something is approaching

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with a start; in a fright; alarmedly

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to push (something) against

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truth; reality

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cheerful; merry; sunny; bright (sky, day, etc.); fine; clear

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Kansai dialect

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intonation

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tranquil; calm; quiet; mild (weather); balmy

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extreme cold; intense cold; coldest season; midwinter

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to lurk; to be hidden; to be concealed; to lie dormant; to be latent

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to pay attention; to be watchful

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first day; opening day

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changing (one's job, loyalties, stance, etc.); switching over; changing quarters (of a geisha, prostitute, etc.)

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

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to hold (in one's hand); to take (into one's hand); to own; to obtain

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eggs; egg; (hen's) egg; a ... in the making; future (lawyer, doctor, etc.); beginning

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to apply pressure (on); to bring pressure upon; to lean on

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oh!; dear me; my goodness; well well; I say

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not writing or contacting for a while; neglecting (failing) to write (call, visit, etc.); long silence

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on the surface; ostensibly; superficially; apparently

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in fact

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to hurt; to smart; to sting

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to exchange greetings

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gun; firearm; small arms (e.g. rifle, pistol, etc)

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holdup; stickup; holding up one's hands; hands up!; stick 'em up!

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simile; metaphor; allegory; parable

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state of affairs; situation; conditions; circumstances

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what's the matter?; what's wrong?

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looking on from afar; being a spectator

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not; nonexistent; not being (there)

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walk; stroll

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hobby; pastime; tastes; preference; liking

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in the manner of an old person; like that of an old person; fusty; old-fashioned; fogyish

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barefaced (e.g. lie); transparent; with feigned ignorance; pretending not to know; pure white; very clear

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back off!; leave me alone!

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so; therefore; accordingly; like I said; I told you already

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indicates emphasis

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to have a go; to try and do (something); to take a chance with something

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interesting; fascinating; intriguing; amusing; funny; comical

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problem child

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to be (animate); to be; to be ...-ing; to have ...-ed; to be ...-ed; to (have the audacity to) do

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regrettable; vexing; upsetting; unthinkable; wholly unexpected

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memories; recollections; reminiscence

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to be smeared; to be covered

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scorn; mockery; ridicule

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