jpdb beta

have to do; must; should; ought to

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than; rather than; instead of; from; since; except

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yes; wind that blows from north to north-east during spring and summer along the coast of the sea of Japan

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errand; mission; messenger; bearer; familiar spirit

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novice; beginner; starting to run; running off; running away

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manual or physical labor; manual or physical labour

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to aspire to; to aim for; (arch.) to give a gift (as a token of gratitude, goodwill, etc.); (arch.) to perform a memorial service

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frequently; often; (staring) fixedly; narrowly; closely

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underling; newbie; small fry; newcomer

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(treasuring something by) never taking (it) off the premises

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to make round; to roll up; to seduce; to cajole; to round off (a fraction); to shave (one's head)

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to catch off guard; to catch unprepared

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approximately; about; only; nothing but; just (finished, etc.)

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now (while the time is ripe); while one still can

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distrust; unjust suspicion

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to take a solid stance; to put one's back in it; to exert oneself

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to give up; to admit defeat; to throw in the towel

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trial and error

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to put on (lower-body clothing, e.g. pants, skirt, footwear); to wear; to affix (a sword to one's hip); (arch.) to affix (a bowstring to a bow)

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to stimulate one's appetite; to whet one's appetite

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to catch sight of; to see; to suppose; to assume from appearances

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based on; on the basis of

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considerable; decent; suitably; reasonably; one matter; one field

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flattery; compliment

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flattery; compliment

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foundation; basis

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okay; sure; okey-dokey

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trying (a food) for oneself; eating (a new product, renowned dish, etc.)

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to slurp; to sip (loudly); to sniffle; to sniff

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to begin (emphatically); to launch; to embark on

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having an aptitude (for); having a talent (for)

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handmade; homemade

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to soak (into); to permeate; to sting (of a wound, sensitive area, etc.); to smart; to be infected (e.g. with vice); to be steeped (e.g. with prejudice)

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to recommend (someone to do); to advise; to recommend (a book, someone for a position, etc.); to suggest; to offer (a drink, cigarette, seat, etc.)

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bowl (wooden); counter for bowls of food or drink

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apologies for the crude food

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bursting out (laughter); breaking out (applause); in a rush; in a surge; suddenly; all of a sudden

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stiff neck; stiff shoulders

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to have something (likely) come to mind; to be reminded of something; to understand a point

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to be caused by; to result from; to arise from; cause; origin

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food expenses; money for food; charge for board

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to become a couple; to be man and wife; to be married to

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shoulder rub; shoulder massage

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romantic; spicy; coquettish

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with a clatter; clatteringly

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soba dipping sauce

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to start eating

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excited condition; excited state

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please; I beg you; for mercy's sake

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giving and taking; exchange (of letters); arguing back and forth; (conversational) exchange

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