jpdb beta

(period of) a year; during an era

2

to burn into one's memory; to sear an image

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implementation (e.g. of a system); materialization; materialisation; realization; realisation; actualization

1

to overestimate (someone); to overrate; to think too highly of; to make too much of; to give (someone) too much credit

1

to have no chance (of succeeding)

1

the present regime; the existing regime

1

(not) in any way; in no way; at all; terribly; awfully; hopelessly

1

two great men (rivals)

1

split; division; break up

1

infamous; notorious

1

rise (e.g. of a movement); emergence; rearing one's head; gaining prominence; coming to the fore; gaining power

1

one's confidant; trusted friend; trusted retainer

1

next term; next period; next version; next release

3

to pull up; to haul up

1

honeymoon; being in an intimate relationship; honeymoon (period)

1

muddy water; red-light district

1

after; since

1

ventilation; communication (within an organisation); openness

1

to become better; to improve

1

something like ...; something called ...

1

concern; interest

1

counter for choices, options, etc.

1

understanding; comprehension; appreciation; sympathy

1

to weaken

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from now on; hereafter

2

cloistered rule; government by cloistered emperors

2

respect; esteem; regard

1

large seal; large stamp; seal of approval; guarantee; endorsement

1

when it comes to ...; where ... is concerned; if it's the case that ...; if it turns out that ...; if it's true that ...

1

to stare fixedly at; to fix one's gaze on; to make sure of; to set one's eyes on (e.g. the future); to focus on

1

problem

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oh!; good heavens!; ugh!; oh no!; ah!; the penny drops!

1

cabinet minister

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like this; this sort; this way

2

place; spot; field; discipline; occasion; situation; scene (of a play, movie, etc.)

3

bumping of heads; running into; coming across; encountering

1

one's share; one's portion

1

the times

1

occasionally; once in a while; seldom; casually; unexpectedly; accidentally

2

surely; certainly; without doubt

1

flattery; cajolery; flirtation

1

to pay with one's own money; to pay out of one's own pocket

1

to cling

1

important person; influential figure; big shot; big thing; big one; big game

1

wedding anniversary

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(marriage) proposal

2

store; shop

1

to follow; to come along with one; to accompany

2

damn; damn it; feces; excrement; damn; damned; very

1

entertainer (esp. boy band or girl group member) whose image is manufactured to cultivate a dedicated consumer fan following; Japanese idol; (cultural) icon; idol; idol (object of worship); image

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