jpdb beta

to rub in; to smear on; to spread on; to lay the blame on

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(length of one's) step; stride; pace

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to come loose (of clothing); to come undone (e.g. of a dress); to become dishevelled; to be worn out of shape

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dealing appropriately (with a situation); taking proper measures; handling (an issue) carefully; making the best of (a bad bargain)

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to support; to prop; to sustain; to hold at bay; to stem; to check

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with a clash; with a thud; unexpectedly (meeting someone); suddenly (ending); abruptly (coming to a halt)

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senior high school student

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two blessings at once; flanked by two beautiful women

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father; dad; husband; you (of an elderly person older than the speaker); he

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nice to meet you; I'm glad to make your acquaintance; how do you do?

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hindrance; intrusion

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thank you; thanks; much (thanks); very (sorry); quite; really; somehow

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slight bow (as a greeting or sign of gratitude); nod; salutation; consideration; thoughtfulness

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or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it,...; I mean

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leaving early

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feeling; mood

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free person; free spirit

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part-time job; side job; part-time worker; albite

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yeah, yeah; whatever; yes; sure; hello; giddy-up

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rural area; countryside; the sticks; hometown

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I'm off (and will be back later); see you later; to go (and then come back)

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(in a) long time; long time (ago); while (ago); long ago; long while (ago); (in a) long while

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visit to a grave

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state of things; state of affairs; situation; conditions; circumstances

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soon; before long; slowly; quietly; already; about time

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to draw a conclusion; to conclude; to settle on

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two or three days

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reserve; constraint; declining; refraining; forethought; foresight

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to one's heart's content; to one's complete satisfaction; as much as one likes; heartily; thoroughly; without restraint

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hustle; working hard; doing with enthusiasm; showing eagerness; being full of vigour

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study; library; den; home office; reading room

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to fall (e.g. blossoms, leaves); to scatter; to be dispersed; to disappear; to dissolve; to spread

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quite a chore; not that easy; fairly difficult

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by the way; incidentally; well; even if; no matter (what, where, how, etc.)

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to part (usu. of people); to part from; to separate (of a couple); to break up; to lose (e.g. one's mother); to be bereaved

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local specialty or souvenir bought as a gift while traveling (travelling); present brought by a visitor; something unpleasant that one is given (e.g. an illness while on vacation); unwelcome gift

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... or something (like that); ... or whatever; so-called ...; a certain ...

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culture; civilization; civilisation; Bunka era (1804.2.11-1818.4.22)

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wow!; oh!; yeah!; alright!; waah!; boohoo!

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victory or defeat; match; contest; game

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girl talk

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vermilion (colour); cinnabar

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to stagger; to stumble; to waver; to be in two minds; to have an affair (with); to fall (for someone)

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to begin to walk; to set out

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sleeve; wing (of a stage, desk, gate, etc.); flap (of a dust jacket)

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to pull; to draw; to string (lines); to run (cable); to pull towards oneself (e.g. someone's sleeve); to drag; to haul

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to float; to become merry; to be cheerful; to become loose; to become unsteady; to feel out of it; to be cut off (e.g. from those around you)

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detailed; full; minute; knowing very well; knowledgeable (about); well-acquainted (with)

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to be at one's wits' end; to be cornered; to be in a fix; to be in a desperate situation; to be in a pinch; to be in a predicament

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trivial matter; trifling thing; something ordinary

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