jpdb beta

mechanism; mechanical parts; jack-in-the-box

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well-ordered; systematic

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sniper

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(surprise) attack; assault; raid; charge

4

zone; area; belt; region

1

husband; groom; (one's) son-in-law

1

extra-high; ultra; super

1

ability; performance; efficiency

1

observer; watchman; lifeguard

1

every minute; per minute

1

lazy person; lazy fellow; slothful person

1

to march (someone) off (e.g. to the police station); to lead away; to take away

1

ceremonial weapon; ceremony

1

lapis lazuli; lapis lazuli (color); beryl; mall blue passerine bird (esp. the blue-and-white flycatcher and the Siberian blue robin, but also the red-flanked bluetail); glass

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carbonic acid; carbonated water; carbonated drink; baking soda; sodium carbonate

1

cocktail

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main performer; star performer; headliner; rakugo storyteller of the highest rank

2

gushing; overflowing; everlasting; unfailing; endless

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right behind; just behind; directly behind

1

grand; formal; ceremonial; (feeling) awkward; self-conscious; embarrassed

1

to support each other; to support one another

1

to exchange; to interchange

1

earlobe

2

watchdog; guard dog

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to fit (e.g. a pane into a frame); to insert (e.g. a cork); to put on (something that envelops; e.g. a ring, gloves); to place (a hoop) around; to pigeonhole (into a particular category); to force (into a mold); to entrap

2

facing inward

2

sitting cross-legged; sitting in the lotus position

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faltering; tottering; halting; unsteady; awkward; clumsy

3

to lick all over; to run one's tongue over

2

bore; inside diameter

1

suicide (carried out with a blade, gun, etc.)

2

to relax; to release tension from one's muscles; to let go limp

1

iron ring

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finish; finishing; finishing touches

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kimono; Japanese traditional clothing (esp. full-length); clothing; clothes

2

being full; (counting) completed years (e.g. when calculating age); full (years, months, etc.); Manchuria

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the Dragon (fifth sign of the Chinese zodiac); hour of the Dragon (around 8am, 7-9am, or 8-10am); east-southeast; third month of the lunar calendar

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back-to-back; facing in opposite directions; two sides of the same coin; inextricably linked (esp. with something dangerous or undesirable); on bad terms; at odds

2

gunfight; exchange of shots; firefight

2

white smoke

1

second arrow; second move; second step

1

gale; strong wind; swift wind; fresh breeze (Beaufort scale)

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to grapple; to wrestle

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distinction

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stillness; rest; being stationary; standing still; coming to a standstill

5

omen; sign; notice; indication

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to ooze (out); to seep

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to stop bleeding

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(breaking) with a snap (of a thread, rope, etc.); (ending) suddenly (of a call, communications, etc.); breaking out (of a pimple, swelling, etc.)

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to begin falling (e.g. leaves, petals, etc.)

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