jpdb beta

to abate; to decrease; to diminish; to shorten

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at the critical moment; when the time comes; when it's most important; when necessary; in an emergency; when push comes to shove

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funds; capital

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to save up (money)

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ice; shaved ice (usually served with flavored simple syrup)

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guess; conjecture

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to consist of; to be made up of; to be concluded (e.g. of an agreement); to hold true (e.g. of a theory); to be viable (of a business, lifestyle, etc.); to carry on

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speech and conduct; words and actions; words and deeds; behavior; behaviour; manners

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extension; elongation; (total) length; extension (e.g. of one's work); continuation; extension (of a line segment); extension (property of occupying space)

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from the standpoint of; from the viewpoint of; on; above; the best; top

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good thing; strong point; good family; prestigious school; the right moment; utter

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fourth

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how about ...?; I wonder; I don't know

2

laboratory

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rolled egg; rolled omelette (omelet); fried egg; frying pan for making rolled eggs

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home economics

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sky; the air; weather; far-off place; distant place; state of mind; feeling

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to become red; to redden; to blush

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messy; confused; chaotic; in a nagging manner; (complaining) about various things

4

hmmm; uh-huh; murmur indicating approval, comprehension, etc.

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note; memo; memorandum

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(a) little; somewhat; somehow

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person who prefers sweet things to alcoholic drinks; person with a sweet tooth

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in that case; (might not be what was expected or hoped for but) if that's the case

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inexcusable; unpardonable; can't be allowed to pass (without comment)

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potato (Solanum tuberosum)

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process; operation; stage of a process; progress of work

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to be used to doing; to be experienced in

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to render futile; to bring to naught; to waste; to not make good use of

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luxury; extravagance; to live in luxury; to indulge oneself; lavish (use of something); abundant

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thanks; gratitude; manners; etiquette; bow; reward

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committee; commission; board; panel; committee meeting

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to be all out (e.g. of people); to be all elsewhere; to be all in use (e.g. of cars); to be sold out; to have none left

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rest; recess; vacation; holiday; dormancy (of a silkworm prior to moulting)

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adviser; advisor; consultant; school club supervisor (usu. a teacher); school club manager

2

holiday; day off; sleep; rest; good night

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meaningless; pointless

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badminton

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was it?; I think it was ...; if I've got it right; (I, we) used to ...; I remember ...; it was ...

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guidance; leadership; instruction; shido (minor penalty in judo)

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in a sense; in some way; to an extent

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activity (of a person, organization, animal, volcano, etc.); action; operation; moving picture

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achievements; actual results; accomplishments; past results; track record

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research division; research club (e.g. at school, university)

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and (concurrently; e.g. chauffeur and secretary); in addition to; at the same time; cum (e.g. bedroom-cum-study)

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running; tank top (worn as an undergarment or sportswear); vest; singlet

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distant view; looking from a distance; being able to see a long distance; good long-distance vision; farsightedness

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disgust; hate; repugnance; loathing

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perhaps; possibly; maybe; by some chance

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one cause; one reason; one factor

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