jpdb beta

to begin to fall (of rain, snow, etc.)

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to dye; to colour; to color

3

northern country; northern provinces; northern regions; northland

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white snow

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garden; park

2

off-shoot; noble (family) sibling

2

to be incomplete; to feel incomplete; to lack the finishing touch

1

to go in the direction of; to proceed toward; to become; to face (facts, circumstances, etc.); (arch.) to abide by; (arch.) to agree to

1

snow-laden clouds

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border (between countries); national border

1

tide; tidal current; tendency; drift; trend

3

steaminess; sultriness; stuffiness

1

kotatsu; table over an electric heater, with a hanging quilt to retain heat (orig. over a charcoal brazier in a floor well)

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kotatsu; table over an electric heater, with a hanging quilt to retain heat (orig. over a charcoal brazier in a floor well)

1

matter for the future; something that is a long way off; something that is not going to happen anytime soon

1

idea; thought; discretion; forgiveness; pardon

3

to decide; to determine

2

lunch; midday meal

2

boiled greens flavored with soy (flavoured)

1

superb piece of work; masterpiece; exquisite item; perfection; unique article

1

being unknown; not knowing; ignorance; foolishness

1

nicely; properly; frequently; often; how (could you); why (would you)

1

chef (esp. of high-end Japanese cuisine); cook; area of a kitchen that contains the chopping board

1

good-natured old man

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kidney

1

partaking; participating; taking part in; sharing (something with someone)

1

utmost limit; extremity; result

2

for a change; for variety's sake

1

to take out (e.g. garbage); to put out (e.g. dishes on table); to serve (e.g. meal); to get out (e.g. food from cupboard); to submit (e.g. ideas, opinions); to provide for

1

room; apartment; flat

2

visit (to someone affected by illness or misfortune); call; inquiry (about someone's health); letter of inquiry; letter of sympathy; get-well letter

3

to go on waiting only to be disappointed; to wait in vain

1

exercise to help digestion

1

family tradition; (arch.) wind blowing from the direction of one's home

2

eating everything (on one's plate, etc.)

1

this family; our family; this house; we

1

sightseeing; scout; patrol; watchtower; lookout

1

main or important road; influential or important position; the authorities

1

soon; before long; in the near future

3

occurrence; happening; taking place; completion

1

whether one wants to or not; without choice

1

person in charge; senior staff; manager; chief; head

1

not factored in; not included in calculations; unaccounted for; unplanned for

2

malfunction; failure

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barely

2

independence; self-reliance

2

heavy blow; major blow; severe blow; serious damage

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soil; breeding ground (for); fertile ground (for)

2

ending up right back where one started

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to move troops forward

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