jpdb beta

apology; excuse

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clothing that exposes the shoulders

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beheading (as the ending to a seppuku); assistance; help

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to be understood; to be comprehended; to be grasped; to become clear; to be known; to be discovered

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seppuku; harakiri; ritual suicide by disembowelment; seppuku as a death penalty (where the convict is decapitated by a second as they make the motions to disembowel themself; Edo period)

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or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it,...; I mean

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division (of a larger group); branch; field; class (subclass); group; category

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(establishing a) big lead; (winning by a) huge margin; breaking away (from the field)

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cannot (due to external circumstances); cannot afford to; must not; impossible to; no way one can (do)

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fastener; zipper

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to be shut; to close; to be locked; to tighten; to be tightened; to become sober

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upper arm

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to kill; to slay; to suppress; to block; to suppress (a voice, feelings, etc.); to hold back

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stole; scarf; stall (of an engine or aircraft); stall (cattle)

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why?; what for?; how?; by what means?

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to stop; to turn off; to park; to prevent; to suppress (a cough); to stop (someone from doing something); to dissuade

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safety pin

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standing by; awaiting an opportunity; being on alert

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brand name

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what to do

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acquisition; possession

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Kurako

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to hold in one's arms (e.g. a baby); to embrace; to have sex with; to make love to; to sit on (eggs); to brood

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bronze statue

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presenter

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passing the winter; hibernation

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English (language)

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jello (gelatin-based dessert); jelly; gel; jelly

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fish; fiche

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snatching; stealing; seizure; usurpation

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well-grilled; extra grilled; well-done

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to burn; to roast; to broil; to heat; to heat up; to make (charcoal, pottery, bricks, etc.); to bake

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not quite (right); not very good; somewhat (lacking)

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because; the reason is; if you want to know why

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near-death experience

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total darkness; pitch dark; bleak future; poor prospects

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door (Western-style, car, etc.)

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paradise; heaven; Kingdom of Heaven

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another helping; second helping; seconds; command to have dog place its second paw in one's hand

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desire; request; wish

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stage; performance

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how should I put it?; what shall I say?; well, you know; like

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everybody

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shout of victory; cry of triumph

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heave-ho; oops; yes; yeah

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coffee shop that does not serve alcohol

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smirkingly; broadly (grinning)

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expresses a firm view or feeling; please ...; would you ...

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Paris Fashion Week; major fashion show, held twice yearly in Paris

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crispy; crunchy; tearing; ripping; spirited; energetic

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