jpdb beta

completely using up ...; running out of ...; exhausting ...

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repeatedly opening and closing (one's mouth); gasping; flapping (e.g. shoe sole); gaping open and shut; heartily (eating); devouring

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living room (Western style); sitting room

3

black tea

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kettle

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fire; flame; blaze

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till; to; concerning (an area of expertise); swearing by (one's sword, God, etc.)

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indicates supposition; if ... then; when; (typically after someone's name) indicates exasperation

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sink (e.g. in a kitchen); cruising (e.g. taxi); strolling (entertainer, musician, etc.); washing area (in a Japanese-style bath); back-washing service (in a public bath); floating (something on water)

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to go out for tea (or coffee, etc.)

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now that it's come to this; since it's come to this

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devising (a way); contriving; device; design; dedication to spiritual improvement (esp. through Zen meditation)

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freedom; liberty

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substitution (for someone else); substitute; stand-in; scapegoat; sacrifice

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year-end gift; end of the year; year end

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wrapping; lapping (i.e. grinding, polishing)

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to cut one's way through; to tide over; to struggle through; to get over

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oh!; good heavens!; ugh!; oh no!; ah!; the penny drops!

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teakettle; kettle

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cooking stove; burner (gas, electric, etc.); range; cooktop; hob

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to pour (into a vessel); to fill (a cup, bowl, etc.) with; to dish out (food or drink)

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to keep up (appearances); to smooth over (an error, etc.); to gloss over; to mend; to repair

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teapot

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to pour (into); to sprinkle on (from above); to water (e.g. plants); to shed (tears); to concentrate one's energy (strength, attention, etc.) on; to devote to; to flow into (e.g. of a river)

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proxy; ringer; substitute; second serving of noodles (to add to previously purchased ramen)

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tactics; strategy; military operation; naval operation

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to spoil; to break; to go bad; to go wrong; to fail

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ace up one's sleeve; trump card; secret skills; secret; (arch.) left hand

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refrigerator; fridge

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chocolate cake

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throughout; over a period of ...; over a span of ...

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cake

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recovery; restoration

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to quiet; to calm down; to compose oneself; to settle down

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having nothing to do; having time on one's hands (and not knowing what to do); being at a loose end; being bored

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tea with milk

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milk

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microwave oven

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to warm; to heat

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lemon tea

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lemon

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(liquid) non-dairy creamer; coffee whitener

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(cow's) milk

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indifferent; unconcerned; nonchalant; unmindful; inattentive; careless

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skillful; skilful; delicious; appetizing; fortunate; splendid

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cake making

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announcement; presentation; demonstration; displaying; showing; introducing

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plate; dish; serving; helping; kanji radical 108 (at the bottom)

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

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to speak distinctly; to speak clearly; to put it bluntly; to get to the point; to be frank

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