jpdb beta

gatekeeper; door guard; doorman; concierge; janitor

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soldier

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though; although; notwithstanding; while; as; at the same time as

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sudden and unexpected; coming out of nowhere; out of the blue

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meanwhile; in the meantime

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conspicuously; noticeably; remarkably; strikingly; outstandingly; especially

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extravagant; lavish; opulent; luxurious; magnificent; splendid

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both sides

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weapon; arms; ordnance; weapon (something used to gain an advantage); asset

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carpet; rug; runner

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crown; diadem; bottle cap

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Lew; Lou; Lu; Rhue; Roux

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to straighten up one's back (e.g. stand up straight, sit up straight); to hold one's head high

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(what) the heck; (why) in the world; one object; one body; one form; one style; one Buddhist image

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clearly; plainly; distinctly; to be clear; to be definite; to be certain

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to correct; to rectify; to reform; to straighten (one's posture, collar, etc.); to adjust

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(outward) appearance; (proper) format (e.g. of an essay); form; appearances; decency; lip-service

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to knock back; to strike back; to beat in revenge

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call; summons; call; invocation; usher who calls the names of wrestlers, sweeps the ring, etc.; telephone number at which a person without a telephone can be reached; (arch.) box-shaped area containing clean water for rinsing oneself (in an Edo-period bathhouse)

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to order; to command; to appoint

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flapping; rattling; (running) with a clatter; noisily; (falling) one after another; in quick succession; busily

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(sound of) footsteps; sense or sign that something is approaching

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to run into; to rush into; to (run and) seek refuge in; to take shelter in

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it's been a long time; long time no see

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though imperfect; somehow; somehow or other

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palm (of the hand)

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sense of security

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certain; sure; no doubt; reliable; dependable

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willingly; voluntarily; of one's own accord

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Mr.; Mrs.; Miss; Ms.

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how; in what way; how about; questionable

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bad job; poor workmanship; bungle

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small; little; tiny

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formation; establishment; conclusion (e.g. of a deal); reaching (e.g. an agreement); being valid (of a theory, argument, etc.); holding

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leaving (on, open, unfinished, etc.); (doing) continuously; constantly; keep ...-ing

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to push into; to cram into; to stuff into; to break in; to burgle; to burglarize

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example; instance; precedent; custom; habit

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gorgeous; gaudy; dazzling; gay; resplendent

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still; as yet; (not) yet; more; (more) still; at least

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self-introduction

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to tease; to make fun of; to poke fun at; to make a crack about; to chaff; to kid

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whatever

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disappointed; dejected; disheartened; indignant; angry

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was it?; I think it was ...; if I've got it right; (I, we) used to ...; I remember ...; it was ...

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relative; relation; kin

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to bend oneself forward (esp. in curiosity or excitement); to hang out (e.g. over a balcony)

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straight (from one place to another); going right onto; on the way; simultaneously; incidentally; directly

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warm; mild; (pleasantly) hot; considerate; kind; genial

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being deeply moved emotionally; excitement; passion; inspiration; deep emotion; strong impression

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to be helpful; to be useful

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