jpdb beta

eastern part; the east (of a region)

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north; the North; northern territories; North Korea; (arch.) north wind

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Shinkansen; bullet train

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before oneself; in front of one; a bit before reaching (a location); this side (of a location); one's standpoint; one's appearance; skill

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Higashiyama Tunnel

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spot; point; place; position

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south

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kilo-; 1000; kilogram; kilogramme; kilometre; kilometer

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western part of Japan (esp. Kyushu, but ranging as far east as Kinki); western nations (esp. India or Europe); thirty-three temples in the Kinki area containing statues of Kannon (Avalokitesvara); pilgrimage to the thirty-three temples sacred to Kannon

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daimyo's alternating Edo residence; official attendance service (by a daimyo in the Edo period)

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Fushimi

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(regular) route; fixed route; specified route; suggested route

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Emperor of Japan

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influential; prominent; leading; strong; powerful; likely

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to be related; to be connected; to be joined together; to result in; to lead to; to bring about

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Shinto shrine

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corner

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plot of land; lot; soil; locality; region; place

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to buy; to pay for

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structural alteration (of a building); reconstruction; rebuilding; remodelling; remodeling

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to settle down (and deal with something); to concentrate all one's energy (on something); to settle oneself (in a place); to settle down (somewhere); to take a solid stance; to lower one's center of gravity (centre)

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praise and censure; public criticisms

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to be equal in number, degree, etc. (of two things in opposition); to balance; to cancel out

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to mix; to combine; to exchange (words, fire, etc.); to cross (e.g. swords); to join together

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internal organ; viscera; gut

2

result (that makes an act worthwhile); worth (in doing something); value; effect; use; benefit

1

coward; wimp

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to praise highly; to sing the praises of; to applaud; to acclaim; to admire

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road; path; route; way; distance; journey; road (e.g. to victory)

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to meet (wishes, expectations, etc.); to satisfy; to accompany; to go with; to associate with (someone); to mix with

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general; universal; ordinary; average; (arch.) the same; (arch.) no different

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sushi; range of dishes made with vinegared rice combined with fish, vegetables, egg, etc.

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stone weight (as used on pickle-tub covers); weight (as used in balances)

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(husked grains of) rice; staple (product, etc.); necessity; (online) comment

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to eat; to live; to make a living; to bite; to sting (as insects do); to tease; to torment

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vine; bine; bow; temple arm; connections; contacts

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retreat; dwelling for someone in seclusion

4

permanent residence

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centre of attention; center of attention

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(talent) scout; recruiter; scouting; headhunting; Boy Scouts; Girl Scouts

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to stretch; to extend; to straighten out; to be flattened; to spread (of paint, cream, etc.); to stretch out (e.g. of a hand); to extend

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existence; possession; having; limited company

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(courteous) invitation; call

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invitation

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to be given; to be granted; to be honored with; to give; to bestow; to confer

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to be greatly obliged; to be very sorry

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nevertheless; still; however; yet

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two masters

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heir; successor; family estate; family fortune; headship of a family

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to hand over; to transfer; to give up (e.g. one's seat); to give way; to yield; to concede

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