jpdb beta

to serve as; to act as; to fill (the position of); to play the role of; to be in charge of; to hold (a position)

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window-side; window (seat, e.g. on a plane)

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clearly; distinctly; vividly

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Berlin (Germany)

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after a short while; not long after; soon; before long; shortly thereafter

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ecology; life and habits (of an animal); mode of life; way of living

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to concern; to be related

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afterwards; at a later time; later on; after some time

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self-protection

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feigning ignorance; acting dumb

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to worry about; to be anxious about; to be concerned about; to lament; to grieve; to mourn

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faltering; hesitation

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heart; mind; bottom of one's heart; core (of one's character); centre; center; heart (organ)

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dregs; lees; grounds; pent-up feelings

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(grape) wine

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bottle; jar; decanter; flagon; phial; vial

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bottom of one's heart

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innermost depths of one's heart

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to scoop up; to dip up

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to act; to take action

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to interrupt; to interfere; to meddle; to intrude; to butt in; to poke one's nose into

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exchange (e.g. cultural); interchange; interaction; alternating current; AC

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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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garden tree

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grandfather; old man; kyogen mask used for the role of an old man

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exceedingly; extremely; exceptionally; unexpectedly

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one's relationships; people one knows; circle of friends

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to finish writing; to complete; to write down (e.g. a list); to write out

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jūbako; multi-tiered food box; heavy; serious; extreme; -fold

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paint; coloring materials; colors; colours

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to coat a surface with something that adheres strongly when hardened (i.e. grout, plaster, lacquer); to cover up (e.g. truth); to varnish (e.g. with lies, rumors)

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these days; nowadays; now; at present; recently; lately

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worry; anxiety; concern

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to deepen; to heighten; to intensify

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friendship

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outsider; someone outside of a group

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hard; solid; stiff; tight; strong; firm (not viscous or easily moved); safe

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to forbid; to ban; to prohibit; to suppress (a feeling, laughter, etc.); to hold back (e.g. tears)

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to need; to demand; to take; to require

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

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disapproval; disagreement; no; the noes; not ...; dis-

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to chip; to nick; to break; to lack

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questions and answers; dialogue

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invitation

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film

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to stick; to paste; to stretch; to spread; to form (e.g. ice on a pond); to fill; to swell

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(electric) torch; flashlight

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ridge (of roof); back of a sword; counter for buildings, apartments, etc.

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trial and error

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beyond one's control; nothing one can do

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