jpdb beta

running through (north-south); cutting across; travelling across; cutting vertically; sectioning longitudinally

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enshrinement hall (of a buddha); temple; cathedral (esp. Catholic)

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road; street; avenue

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have-nots

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by any standard; (not) even as flattery

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glass door

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formal; stiff; strict; ceremonious

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to form; to shape; to make; to mold; to mould; to build up

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board game

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to prosper; to flourish; to thrive; to become popular; to become widespread

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attention; giving one's attention; focusing

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mathematics

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numerical formula

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national language; Japanese language (esp. as a school subject in Japan); one's native language; mother tongue; native Japanese words (as opposed to loanwords and Chinese-derived words)

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dazzling; radiant

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starting point; point of departure

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unexpected meeting; coincidence

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to carry in one's hand; to carry with one; to have on one's person; to take along (someone); to take (someone) with one; to be accompanied by

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to become keen on; to get passionate about

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being shelved (of a movie, project, etc.); being postponed; being put on hold; putting in storage

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being scattered and ultimately lost; dissipation

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to set aside; to keep in reserve; to hold on to

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to jest; to joke; to play the fool; to act indecently; to be silly over

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to have in one's dreams

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one's weak point; one's sore spot; raw nerve

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opposite direction; reverse; retrorse

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with profound (often hidden) meaning; pregnant with significance; meaningful; suggestive; interesting

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(length of one's) step; stride; pace

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uniform; equal; even; common; ordinary; usual

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training (for a skill, job, sport, etc.); practice; working out; workout; (strength, weight) training

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hasty; rash; impatient; restless; quick (to draw conclusions, make decisions, etc.)

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ardor; enthusiasm

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not yet fixed; undecided; pending; TBD

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tailoring; sewing; (special) preparation; teaching; training

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one-person show; one-woman show; one-man show; performing solo; monodrama

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narration

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mumblingly; grumblingly; tardily; slowly

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to keep (something) a secret; to keep hidden (forever); to continue to conceal

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rare (or peculiar) animal

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very rare; very unlikely (to happen); scarcely; seldom; improbable; almost never (occurring)

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(frustratingly) slow; tedious; sluggish; dull; roundabout

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2008 financial crisis; global financial crisis; GFC

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to maintain itself; to last; to make itself pay; to make a living; to keep going

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animated cartoon; animated film

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amusement center (centre); game arcade; gambling hall

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unlisted (company, stock)

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one-man (show, team, etc.); tyrant; dictatorial person; conductorless bus (i.e. having only a driver); conductorless train

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reaching a decision by using a circular letter; reaching a decision via a document circulated to all employees

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to make contact

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owner-operator company; corporation in which the business manager is also the major stockholder

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