jpdb beta

unreliable; uncertain; indefinite; unclear

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after efforts in vain

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to pass the peak (of something); to get through the most difficult part; to be over the worst (e.g. an illness); to cross a pass

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hurrying (to somewhere); rushing; hastening; express (train)

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leaving someone behind; abandoning someone; marooning someone

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to outwit; to outmanoeuvre; to steal a march on; to get the jump on; to anticipate; to forestall

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(scrutinizing) carefully; (examining) thoroughly; (looking at) closely

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shade of a rock

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to snatch (and run); to carry off; to swipe; to scoop up (and remove; sand, earth, etc.)

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depths; deep level

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remarkable; striking; brilliant; splendid; spectacular; wonderful

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at the time; in those days; then

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number; edition; sobriquet; pen-name; size (of printing types, canvases, knitting needles, etc.); suffix attached to names of ships, trains, airplanes, etc.

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to cut one's own throat; to dig one's own grave; to cause oneself harm; to bring ruin on oneself

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to miss each other; to cross (in the post); to go astray; to go wrong

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for better or worse; luckily or unluckily

3

Japanese cedar (Cryptomeria japonica)

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to keep an eye on; to keep a watchful eye on

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uninvited guest

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slight; light; thin; faint; dim

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real thing; original; actual

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making something strong even stronger; solidifying something's chances; (lit.) (giving) a metal rod to an ogre

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casting pearls before swine; (lit.) (giving) a gold coin to a cat

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it's OK to ...; it's best to ...; it's alright to ...

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to force (someone) to take part; to take along unwillingly

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cheap; rubbishy; shoddy; roughly made

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to take into consideration; to bear in mind

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to pitch forward; to fall forward

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sitting cross-legged; sitting in the lotus position

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lessening; diminishing; reducing

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to draw back; to leave (e.g. the area); to withdraw

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cooking; cookery; cuisine; dealing with (skillfully); handling (well); managing

3

reflector

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miser; penny-pincher; one who makes nigirizushi, etc.; handle; grip

2

head-butting; head-butt

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right foot; right leg

2

sitting with one knee drawn up

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drunkard; drunken fellow

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peeling off (e.g. of paint); falling off (e.g. of tiles); exfoliation; desquamation; excoriation

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gurgling (e.g. of water); burbling; bubbling; glugging

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thud

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lingering (usu. feeling, emotion, etc.); continuing (to); still (...)

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important task; important duty; important mission; heavy responsibility

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light blue; pale blue

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to penetrate; to pervade; to spread

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castle; citadel; fortress; castle walls; enclosure

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unusual; serious; incomparable

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lighthouse; old-fashioned interior light fixture comprising a wooden pole with an oil-filled dish and a wick atop it

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clear; clear-cut; lucid; unequivocal; explicit

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tiny amount of money; a penny; one letter; one character; one mon (unit of currency)

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