jpdb beta

to take seriously; to take someone at their word; to believe (to be true)

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clearly; plainly; distinctly; decisively; flatly; definitely

1

wicked tongue; sharp tongue; abusive language

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harsh (criticism, treatment, etc.); severe; hard; strict

1

to reseat oneself; to correct one's posture

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present; gift

2

to come true (of a dream, wish, etc.); to be realized; to be fulfilled; to be granted; to be answered (of a prayer); to be requited (of love)

3

teary-eyed; damp (e.g. skin, hair); moist

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embarrassed; self-conscious; bashful; abashed

2

future; (future) prospects; bringing (from abroad, another region, etc.); bringing about; giving rise to

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that day; the very same day

1

declaration; proclamation; announcement

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party; banquet; reception; feast; dinner

1

it hasn't been long since

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drinking bout; merrymaking

2

garden; yard; courtyard; field (of action); area

1

large plate; platter

1

waiting on a table; serving (at dinner); waiter; waitress; office boy; office girl

1

to distribute; to portion out; to deal out; to separate (out); to pick out

1

one rank; one grade

1

(standing) buffet party

1

ridgeline; lines of a mountain ridge

1

party; banquet; feast

1

original method; original procedure; genuine way (of doing something)

1

start; beginning; starting (e.g. a race); departing; starting point

1

awkward; embarrassed; embarrassing; inconvenient; inopportune; untimely

1

(eating or drinking) to one's heart's content

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early evening (usu. from 3pm to 6pm); dusk

1

gradually; slowly but steadily

2

thin (paper, cloth, porcelain, etc.); of thin make; superficial (knowledge, critique, etc.); shallow; slight wound; slight cut

1

to put on (coat, gown, etc.)

1

sake bottle

2

hum (of a TV, radio, etc.)

1

cheese; tee (piping); T-joint; cheese (said when taking a photograph)

1

dried fish (or shellfish, etc.)

1

external injury; external wound; (physical) trauma

1

helper; assistant; help; assistance

2

master; teacher; stable master

27

inquiry; query; enquiry

2

hint; clue

1

handling (e.g. knife, reins); control; dealing with (e.g. customers); management; sabaki; properly treating one's weak stones under attack

1

school (of painting, ikebana, etc.)

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instructor

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glaringly; dazzlingly; blazingly

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different person; another person; someone else; changed man

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purposely (of something needless, unexpected or seemingly counterproductive, etc.); daringly (doing something); not necessarily; not particularly; (arch.) definitely not

2

to badger; to pester; to beg

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looking depressed; long face

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plate; dish

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to stuff one's cheeks; to fill one's mouth (with food)

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