jpdb beta

starting (a machine, engine, etc.); starting (a project, plan, etc.); beginning; initiation

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to become clear (water, air, etc.); to become transparent; to resonate clearly (e.g. voice); to become serene; to become tranquil; to pronounce as an unvoiced sound

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tinnitus; ringing in the ears

5

clearly; brightly; freshly

2

several times; a few times; several degrees; a few degrees

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prosperous; flourishing; popular; widespread; active; lively

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innocence; mind free of obstructive thoughts; detachment; insentient; pestering (someone for money, etc.); asking

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(sink) deeply (into mud, snow, etc.); (thrust) deeply (into a soft object); (involved) too deeply (in a matter, relationship, etc.); drenched; soaked; (arch.) extremely (drunk)

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deep crimson

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sensory nerve

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patience; endurance; perseverance

1

experimental; provisional

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in preparation (for); in case (of); in the lead-up (to)

8

to go down and stand; to alight; to get down

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to manage skillfully; to manoeuvre (e.g. car, horse); to maneuver

1

to contract (to do); to undertake; to take on (work); (arch.) to take responsibility for; (arch.) to be liable for

1

to meet; to greet

5

formal; stiff; strict; ceremonious

1

exquisite

1

compatibility

1

smallish; on the small side; somewhat small; short swing of a bat, racquet, etc.

1

usually; under usual circumstances

1

the six historical styles of writing kanji: large seal, small seal, clerical, triangular-swept clerical, running, and cursive

14

in person; personally; directly

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same number

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non-combatant; civilian

1

to do by the use of

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extermination of insect pests; pest control

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one's self-possession; one's presence of mind

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(having) life-and-death power (over)

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joy; pleasure; delight

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panting; gasping; heavy breathing

6

protection

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pipe; tube; gun barrel; gun; cannon; well lining

4

tens of thousands of years

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a great variety of; diversity

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well-informed person; thinking person; intelligent person

1

(very) familiar; well-acquainted

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simple substance (e.g. chemical); something standing alone; separate item; solo item

5

weak point; weakness; shortcoming; defect; flaw; sore spot

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wonderful; astounding; marvellous

2

latent; potential

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continuous

2

to intimidate; to frighten; to scare; to threaten (e.g. peace); to jeopardize; to endanger

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malicious; vicious; malignant; shoddy; inferior; poor-quality

3

pilot light; spark; live coals (for firelighting)

1

to spread (of flames)

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to cut corners; to be shoddy; to slack off; to play a tenuki; to tenuki

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crustacean

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indeterminate form; undefined; indefinite; unstructured

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