jpdb beta

a bit more; a bit longer

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style; way; shape; form; appearance; state

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or something; for instance ... (though there are other suitable options); ... or ...; as soon as; right after; while still

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reclaimed land

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exactly; precisely; closely; tightly; properly; without fail

1

to taste; to savor; to appreciate; to enjoy; to experience; to go through

2

society; the world; the times

1

to; for; in order to; for; as for; regarding

8

same; identical; equal; anyway; anyhow; in either case

1

face; visage; look; expression; honor; honour

1

indicates direct object of action; indicates subject of causative expression; indicates an area traversed; indicates time (period) over which action takes place; indicates point of departure or separation of action; indicates object of desire, like, hate, etc.

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three people

2

to be (animate); to be; to be ..ing; to (have the audacity to) do

1

a certain ...; some ...

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storm; tempest; uproar; hullabaloo; storm (e.g. of protest)

1

evening; night; dinner

4

Tokyo

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low-lying part of a city (usu. containing shops, factories, etc.); Shitamachi (low-lying area of eastern Tokyo near Tokyo Bay, incl. Asakusa, Shitaya, Kanda, Fukugawa, Honjo, Nihonbashi, Kyobashi and surrounds)

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sushi shop; sushi restaurant; sushi bar

1

to creep in; to steal in; to sneak in

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sneak thief; petty thief; cat burglar

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but; however; (and) yet; nevertheless; still; for all that

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easily; readily; quickly; lightly (seasoned food, applied make-up, etc.); plainly; simply

1

to be found; to be discovered

5

completely (beaten, defeated, etc.); thoroughly; utterly; black and blue; to a pulp

1

however; but

1

of all things

1

once; before; formerly; never yet; never before; first time

1

this; last (couple of years, etc.); these; you (as in "you liar")

5

to jump out; to rush out; to appear (suddenly); to protrude; to project; to butt in

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chic; smart; understanding; considerate; familiar with worldly pleasures (esp. sexual relations, geisha districts and red-light districts)

1

gallant; dashing; smart

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sushi; anything made with vinegared rice (may also contain vegetables, spices, fish, or other delicacies)

2

craftsman; artisan; tradesman; worker; workman

1

he; him; boyfriend

1

(as alike as) two peas in a pod

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unthinkable; unexpected; absolutely not!; far from it!; (it was) no bother at all; not at all

1

to finish; to stop; to close (a business, etc.); to close down; to put away; to put back

4

to protect; to guard; to defend; to keep (i.e. a promise); to abide (by the rules); to observe

3

good; advantage; sake; purpose; consequence; result

5

to tailor; to make (clothing); to train; to bring up; to make it seem like; to pass off

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to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to deep-fry

3

was

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that is to say; that is; in short; in brief; clogging; obstruction; shrinkage

1

story; tale; narrative; account; fable; legend

1

blunder; bungle; clumsiness

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stupid; foolish; idiotic; fool; idiot; blockhead

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good-naturedness; good-natured person; credulous person; easy mark

2

to make a mistake; to be incorrect; to be mistaken

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man; male; fellow; guy; male lover; boyfriend

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