jpdb beta

this time; now; next time; another time; recently; lately

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it is ... that ...; precisely; although; while; it is precisely because ... that ...; only because ...

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one's dominant arm

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karate; empty handed

2

light (i.e. not heavy); feeling light (i.e. offering little resistance, moving easily); light (i.e. of foot); effortless; non-serious; minor; slight

9

companion; partner; other party; addressee; opponent (sports, etc.)

5

as expected; sure enough; after all (is said and done); in the end; too; also

5

to lose; to be defeated; to succumb; to give in; to be inferior to; to break out in a rash due to (e.g. lacquer, shaving, etc.)

2

willpower; energy; vitality

1

that; those; the

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to be saved; to be rescued; to escape harm; to be spared damage; to be helped; to be saved trouble

6

properly; accurately; exactly; neatly; tidily; orderly

1

thanks; gratitude

1

at a loss for words; stumped for words

1

to take (someone) with one; to bring along; to go with; to be accompanied by

2

to make eye contact

2

there; that situation; that occasion; the spot (i.e. "on the spot"); immediately; then and there

3

to leave behind; to put off; to postpone

3

door handle; doorknob; door knob; knob or handle which operates the door catch

1

to twist; to wrench; to puzzle over; to defeat easily

3

key; lock; key (to a problem); clue

6

originally; by nature; from the start

1

honorific/polite/humble prefix; honorific suffix

2

the times

1

insecurity; carelessness

1

good thing; strong point; good family; prestigious school; the right moment; utter

1

to steal; to plagiarize; to steal (a technique, idea, etc.); to do stealthily; to do during scant time; to steal a base

2

rather; better; instead; if anything

1

to mind; to care about; to be an issue; to matter; to keep company; to care for; to interfere with

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in that manner; like that

4

to stand up; to put up; to thrust into; to bury into; to make (a noise); to start (a rumour); to make

4

brand new

3

to be ...-ing; to have been ...-ing

1

wooden flooring

2

tree; shrub; bush; wood; timber

2

odour; odor; scent; aura; whiff; smacks of ...

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to get tired; to become exhausted; to become worn out; to become battered (from long use); to get tired of (doing); to get fed up with

2

sneaker; sneakers

2

to take off (clothes, shoes, etc.); to undress

1

shoe; shoes; boots; footwear; footgear

1

to listen carefully; to strain one's ears

1

indication; sign; hint; tone (of the market)

3

detectable; noticeable; recognizable; observable

1

corner; nook; recess

1

to come near; to let someone approach; to bring near; to bring together; to deliver (opinion, news, etc.); to send (e.g. a letter); to let someone drop by

2

kitchen

3

Western-style room

1

to open the door

2

to greet; to call out (to); to invite; to get in touch (with); to cheer (on); to give vocal support (to)

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

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