jpdb beta

paradoxical

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to hang; to hang up

1

thirst for blood; bloodlust; determination to kill

1

to fire (gun, arrow, questions, etc.); to shoot; to set free; to release; to emit (e.g. light); to give off (e.g. a scent)

1

truth; reality; truly; really; absolute truth

1

investigation (e.g. into someone's guilt); questioning; pressing; catching up; overtaking

1

conspirators; faction; cabal; clique

1

to cross (legs or arms); to link (arms); to put together; to construct; to braid; to plait; to grapple

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how; in what way; how (much); to what extent; however (much); no matter how

2

to create; to bring forth; to invent; to think up and bring into being; to give birth to; to bear

2

character (esp. kanji); letter; handwriting; penmanship; the ... word (e.g. "the L word" = "love")

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for two people's eyes to meet; catching someone's eye; making eye contact; meeting a person's gaze

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what to do

3

moment by moment; hour by hour

2

unnatural; affected; studied; forced

1

now rejoicing, now worrying; swinging from joy to sorrow; glad and sad by turns; alternating hope and fear; unable to put one's mind at ease

1

person being waited for; person who waits

2

swing; shake; appearance; behaviour; pretence (pretense); show; going to restaurant, hotel etc. without a reservation or introduction

1

to be confused; to be bewildered; to be taken aback

2

cut; notch; raid; attack

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to hold one's breath (in fear, anxiety, etc.)

1

for a short while; for a brief period; soon; in a short while

3

slipping out (a chuckle, giggle); unintentionally (letting out a quiet laugh)

2

yes; that is so

1

reminiscent talk

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to be photographed; to be projected

5

to take (a photo); to record (video, audio, etc.); to make (a film)

4

photograph of two people, usu. male and female; man and woman being alone together; phone dating service where a couple are randomly connected for a conversation

1

photograph; photo; picture; moving picture; movie

4

projection; reflection; image; match; harmony

1

relatives; one's family; friends; members of the same organization; followers; henchmen

2

back; behind; rear

2

to look into; to peer in

2

to perceive; to understand

3

valuation; appraisal; evaluation; appreciation; recognition; acknowledgement

1

to move (house); to transfer (department); to change the target of interest or concern; to elapse (passage of time); to be permeated by a colour or scent; to be infected

2

before one knows; before one becomes aware of; unnoticed; unawares

3

disquieting; threatening; turbulent; restless; unsettled; disturbing

1

to fade; to become dim

1

before long; soon; almost; nearly; finally; in the end

4

being in charge of (esp. a class or subject); taking charge of; class teacher; homeroom teacher; form teacher

2

to take a roll call; to take the register

1

below one's eyes; under one's eyes; length (of a fish) from eyes to tail fin

1

corner; nook; shade; shadow; dark circles (under the eyes); dark rings

1

to peep (through); to peek; to await (one's chance); to guess; to infer

3

proof; evidence; certificate; license; to testify (usu. Christian religious context); enlightenment

1

hazy; misty; foggy; hazy feeling; uncertain feeling; feeling gloomy

5

embarrassed; feeling ashamed; feeling awkward

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why; oh; no!; quit it!; stop!

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hiding one's embarrassment

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