jpdb beta

snowman

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mid-January festival in northern Japan, with snow huts in which children play house; snow hut

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(the) whole face

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to be photographed; to be projected

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nine; 9

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through a (computer, etc.) screen

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to be no match for (e.g. outclassed in authority, strength or in debt to); to be unable to act on an equal basis with

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as was expected; just as one thought; sure enough; really; actually; ever

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to persuade; to prevail upon; to win a woman's heart; to win over; to talk someone into doing

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to cut apart (cloth, paper, etc.); to sever (ties); to break off (relationship); to cut off (enemy's retreat); to block (road, etc.)

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terminal; computer terminal; information access device (smartphone, tablet, book-reader, etc.); end (e.g. of a roll of film)

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image; picture; portrait

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to cool down; to get cold; to cool off (excitement, temper, etc.); to subside; to be cold (eyes, expression, etc.); to be composed

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even a little; any at all; if only a little; no matter how little

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to exert oneself and win; to gain (victory)

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bodyguard; escort

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distrust; suspicion

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first time; first innings; initial attempt; first; initial

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quiet (place); still; silent; inconspicuously; modestly; quietly

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digging deeply (below the surface); mining deep; probing deeply (issue, problem); investigating thoroughly; deepening relations

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side (of something, or taking someone's side); part; (watch) case

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consideration; concern; attention; thoughtfulness; making arrangements; care

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thank you; thanks; much (thanks); very (sorry); quite; really; somehow

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control; management (e.g. of a business)

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top brass; upper echelon; higher-ups; top management; upper reaches; top of the pile

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to rot; to go bad; to corrode; to weather; to become useless; to blunt; to become depraved

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doll; puppet; figure

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be (that) as it may; having said that

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twice

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on and after; as from; hereafter; thereafter; since

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(just) making sure; just to be sure; just in case; for caution's sake

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estimate (of costs); budget

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to cut up; to cleave; to spare (time, money, etc.); to use part of something; (arch.) to have a tattoo in the corner of one's eye

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usually; ordinarily; always; continuous; 24-hour (operation, care, etc.); constant

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monitoring; watching; observation; surveillance; guarding; supervision

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opportunity; chance; folding; fold; small food box (wooden or cardboard); folding in ... (two, three, etc.); counter for folded items

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contact; contact lens

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trifling with; toying with; playing with; tossing about (a ship)

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gentle; mild-mannered

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great man; heroic figure; remarkable character

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to go to and from (a place); to go back and forth between; to go to (school, work, etc.); to attend; to circulate (e.g. blood, electricity); to be communicated (e.g. thought)

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mental; spiritual; emotional

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stomach; Chinese "stomach" constellation (one of the 28 mansions)

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to have a hole; to be pierced (with a hole)

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trouble (I have put you through); (your) hard work; thank you for your hard work; I appreciate your efforts

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no!; no no!; no, not at all

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refreshingly; with a feeling of relief; shapely; neatly; cleanly; without trouble; clearly

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to stick (to); to cling (to); to stay (e.g. in the office)

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softly; gently; lightly

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to be in a fit (of anger); to rage

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