jpdb beta

koku; traditional unit of volume, approx. 180.4 litres; measure of a Japanese-style boat's loading capacity (approx. 278.26 liters)

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straw

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to spread out (e.g. a futon); to lay out; to lay down (e.g. a cushion); to impose widely (e.g. martial law); to promulgate; to pin down; to hold down

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state; condition; circumstances; sight; spectacle

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bare feet

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cold; chill; cold weather; cold wave; cold air

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to force; to compel; to coerce; to press; to impose

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hatred

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anyone; anybody; everyone; whoever

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

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

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to pretend not to see; to turn one's back on

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zealous; enthusiastic; ardent; fervent; keen; eager

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to turn one's back on; to be uninterested in

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sister-in-law (spouse's older sister or older brother's wife); older stepsister; older adopted sister; non-blood-related older sister

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had better; is advisable

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to read (a book, etc.) over again

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will; probably; may; I think; surely; I hope

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leather

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spine (of a book)

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to turn one's face; to turn around; to look over one's shoulder

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to become thin; to lose weight; to slim; to become impoverished (of soil); to become sterile; to become infertile

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weak; weakly; feeble; frail; delicate; faint (voice, sunlight, etc.)

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looks; features

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muscle

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to come out (e.g. hair); to fall out; to collapse (e.g. building, floor); to be left out; to be omitted

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orbit; eye socket

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to fit (e.g. a pane into a frame); to set (e.g. a diamond); to plug in (to a formula); to entrap; to take (someone) in

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saliva; spit; spittle

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by all means; at any cost; whether (one is) willing or not; willingly or unwillingly; on no account; by no means

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courage; bravery; valour; valor; nerve; boldness

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visitor; caller

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whirling; revolving; coiling around; winding around; working tirelessly; working hard

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similar to; like

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I; me; you; (arch.) manservant

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self-awareness; awareness (of one's position, abilities, duty, etc.); perceiving (something); taking in (a sensation); self-consciousness

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reins; bridle; control; the reins (on)

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first meeting; first interview with

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to see; to look; to watch; to rule; to govern

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to expect; to hope for; to look forward to; to resolve (to do); to decide upon; to prepare for

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to stuff into; to jam; to shorten; to move closer together; to reduce (spending); to conserve; to focus intently on

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swaying (only once, in a large, slow motion); relaxedly

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ha ha ha; hee hee hee

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obstinate; stubborn; headstrong

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older brother

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skillful; skilful; delicious; tasty; good (deal, idea, etc.); profitable

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selfish; egoist; (arch.) self-indulgent; (arch.) wilful; (arch.) willful

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yes; that is so

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how much; how many; to what extent

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to like; to love; to be fond of

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