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know (honorific)

Do you know his name?

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sparrow

I wake up to the sound of sparrows in the morning.

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proper, adequate

I can't find a proper answer to the question.

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rest, leftover

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I'll do the rest of the work at home.

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put (something) back

Let's get back to what we were talking about.

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body weight

I weigh myself every morning.

I've lost a lot of weight.

adverb []

anyway

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Finally, our moving day has come.

noun[

]defeat, loss

You've lost this match.

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frustrating, regrettable

I'm so frustrated because we lost the game.

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sisters

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We are three sisters.

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be helped, be rescued

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He survived because he was wearing a seatbelt.

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in front

There's a post office before the station.

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completely not

I completely don't understand what she says.

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on the way, to take the opportunity

Let's use this chance to invite him too.

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refreshed

I felt refreshed after a good sleep.

adjective []

unthinkable, outrageous

It's unthinkable to go home in the middle of work.

noun []

slope, hill

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Going up this slope is very hard.

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dive into, jump into

A frog jumped into the pond.

verbal noun []

comment

There was no comment from users today.

verb []

rewrite

Please rewrite this document.

noun []

female nurse

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My mother's a nurse.

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finding a job, getting a job

Young people find it harder to find jobs these days.

Let's celebrate his new employment.

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thread, yarn

My mother threaded a needle.

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sales floor, department

Where is the shoe department?

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principal, schoolmaster

That person is a high school principal.

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field trip

We went on a field trip to a factory today.

verbal noun []

advance to higher education

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She'll enter college next year.

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discharge from hospital

My mother is being discharged from hospital today.

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tent

We set up the tent together.

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dance, dancing

This dance is easy.

verb []

plant

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I planted some roses in the garden.

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kindergarten

My daughter goes to kindergarten.

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airmail (loanword)

I sent him a letter by airmail.

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the four seasons

We have four seasons in Japan.

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nylon

This jacket is made of nylon.

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fire engine

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Four fire engines came.

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handbag

I forgot my handbag.

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agriculture

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I'm studying agriculture.

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iron (for clothes)

She ironed the shirt.

This shirt needs ironing.

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rush hour

I hate rush hour trains.

noun []

special delivery, express delivery

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I want to send this by special delivery.

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preparation, previewing (a lesson)

Let's prepare for tomorrow.

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registered mail

I want to send this by registered mail.

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depth, profundity

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This pool is two meters deep.

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whisky

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This whisky is strong.

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mechanical pencil

My mechanical pencil is missing.

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transaction, deal

We're dealing with a Chinese company.

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set up, establish

I set aside time for review at the end of class.

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fixed, certain

You need certain qualifications to apply.

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ournalist, reporter

He's a newspaper journalist.

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standard, criterion

The standards of judgment have been outlined.

noun []

tendency, disposition

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Young people these days tend not to read difficult books.

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contract, agreement

The player signed a contract with a new team.

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industry

The Japanese auto industry is famous worldwide.

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circumstances, conditions

I understand your situation well.

verbal noun []

practice, execution

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He executed the plan.

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organization, structure

He's the leader of a certain organization.

verbal noun []

arrest, capture

The runaway criminal has been arrested.

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degree, extent

With an injury of this degree, you're going to be fine.

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adjectival noun []

similar, the same as

We think of him as part of our family.

verbal noun []

need, demand

He fulfilled my needs.

verbal noun []

(export and import) trade

My father works in the trading business.

verbal noun []

export

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His company exports cars.

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commerce, trade

Commercial business is thriving in this city.

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surface mail, shipping service

Something arrived by surface mail from my friend in America.

verbal noun []

election

He is going to run for election.

noun []

resident

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The local residents got together and had a talk.

The residents are against the development of the dam.

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attendance, presence

I'll attend a meeting in the afternoon.

verbal noun []

utterance, remark

Everyone spoke at the meeting.

verb []

accompany, entail

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The job entails danger.

verbal noun []

employment, adoption

The company employs many women.

verbal noun []

handling, processing

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The administrative processing takes one week.

verbal noun []

solution, settlement

The problem has finally been solved.

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the whole country

And now for the nation's weather.

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work, operation

I need a bigger space to work.

verbal noun []

production

Bordeaux is famous for wine production.

verbal noun []

management, administration

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She manages my schedule.

The entire factory is run from this center.

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increase, rise

The population of the island is increasing every year.

noun []distinctive feature, characteristic

These curves are a unique feature of this car.

verbal noun []

emphasis, stress

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He only emphasized good points.

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system

A new system will start from next year.

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stock, share

I recently started investing in stocks.

verb []

add (things of the same or different kinds)

Please add salt and pepper.

verbal noun []

strengthening

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The government is strengthening its native language education.

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design, plan

My big brother is designing a ship.

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stage, phase

At this stage, it is still early to decide.

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do, carry out

The company is going to run a campaign next month.

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economy, economics

I studied economics in college.

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factory, plant

He works at a food factory.

This company's factory is near the sea.

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skill, technology

He has very advanced skills.

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facilities, institution

There are a lot of leisure facilities in the hotel.

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god (plain)

He believes in God.

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population

What's the population of the country?

The population has increased in this town.

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party, faction

The party spokesman answered the question.

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import

These clothes are imported from Italy.

verb []

simmer, cook

What shall I cook first?

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concert

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I went to a jazz concert with my friend.

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gasoline

I put gasoline in my car.

The price of gasoline keeps going up fast.

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pants, trousers

She looks better in pants than in a skirt.

adjectival noun []

almost identical

That parent and child look identical.

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business card, calling card

We exchanged our business cards.

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every time, about everything

He always has to give me instructions on everything.

adjective []

persistent

I am having trouble with persistent junk mails.

noun []

throat

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I have a cold and a sore throat.

I'm thirsty.

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stature, height

How tall are you?

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why, what for

I wonder why she's not coming.

noun []

soybean paste

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I put miso on the cucumber and ate it.

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pitiful, poor

They have a pitiful life.

adverb []

softly, gently

The mother gently smoothed her daughter's hair.

adverb []

secretly

She secretly started dieting.

adverb []

carelessly, accidentally

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I accidentally deleted an important email.

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on purpose

It looked like he lost on purpose.

adverb []

feel disappointed

I was disappointed because my grades fell.

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vacantly, absent-mindedly

He was staring vacantly into the distance.

noun []

vinegar

It's sour because I put in too much vinegar.

adjective []

envious, jealous

I almost envy his talent.

verb []

catch (someone/something)

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I caught a butterfly.

The snake captured the frog.

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(not) at all (casual)

I didn't know at all that she got married.

noun []

thumb

I injured my thumb.

verb []

go past, pass

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I inadvertently missed my destination.

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housetop, rooftop

I was able to see Mt. Fuji from the rooftop.

The antenna stands on the rooftop.

noun []

lid, cover

I shut the lid on the box.

adverb []

without noticing/realizing

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The dawn had broken before we realized it.

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elephant

I want to ride an elephant.

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dislike, be unwilling

He dislikes cigarette smoke.

adjectival noun []

selfish

I scolded my kid for being selfish.

verbal noun []

staying up all night

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I stayed up all last night.

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now now, well well

Now, now, please calm down.

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mess around, fool around

Stop messing around.

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at a time, at once

I can't remember everyone's face and name all at once.

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nod

She showed agreement with a nod.

noun []

ticket gate (for short), ticket checking

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Let's meet at the ticket gate at 3 o'clock.

noun []

help, assistance (plain)

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We need help with preparation for the meeting.

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long ago, already

He's already gone home.

noun []

detergent

I spilt detergent on the floor.

noun []

wrist

I fell down and hurt my wrist.

verbal noun []

a day trip

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We went to Kyoto on a day trip.

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cancel

I canceled our hotel reservation.

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be stunned in disappointment, be amazed at

I was amazed at his stubbornness.

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end of the month

Please send the application form by the end of the month.

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cough

I went to the hospital because my cough didn't stop.

adverb []

unfortunately

Unfortunately, it began to rain on the way.

verb []

go near, approach

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Don't go near him!

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wander, hover around

The man was wandering about the lobby for a while.

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heavy (subjective)

This bag is heavy for me.

verb []

nibble, bite

My little brother enjoyed nibbling an apple.

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be prolonged, drag on

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The meeting seems to be dragging on.

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diligently, hard

He worked hard from morning till night.

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cut across

A cat cut across in front of me.

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change, replace

I changed the sheets.

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make fun of, tease

He sometimes makes fun of his younger sister.

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likes and dislikes, taste

I have no particular likes or dislikes when it comes to food.

adjective []

hot and humid

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It's hot and humid today.

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preparation, getting ready

Let's go out when we are ready.

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gloomy, dim

It is already getting dark outside.

verbal noun []

change of clothes

I packed spare clothes in my travel bag.

noun []

one-piece dress

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She was wearing a white one-piece dress.

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date of birth

Please tell me your date of birth.

noun []

cavity

My cavity hurts.

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looking after the house while others are out

I'm looking after the house.

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go all out, make efforts

My mother went all out and made a lunch box.

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mean, ill-natured

He sometimes asks mean questions.

adjectival noun []

impudent, cocky

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I think that kid is quite cocky.

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bed sheet

The maid changed the sheets.

I changed the sheets.

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frying pan

I made a sunny-side up egg in the frying pan.

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each and every person

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Each and every student is valued at this school.

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speak to (someone)

A stranger came up and spoke to me.

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chase, run after

A police car is chasing a motorcycle.

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little finger, little toe

I cut my little finger.

adverb []

shiny, glittering

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The new car really shiny.

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middle finger, middle toe

I caught my middle finger in the door.

noun []

eyelid

My eyelids have gotten heavy because I'm sleepy.

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troublesome, tiresome

This calculation is troublesome.

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boil

I'm boiling some vegetables now.

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as (much) as possible

Please come as soon as possible.

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possibly, perhaps

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It's possible that I might get transferred next year.

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forever

I will never forget you.

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dazzling, glaring

Summer sunlight was dazzling.

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afternoon snack, refreshment

Today's snack was a pudding.

adjectival noun []

empty

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My wallet is empty.

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in a mutter, mumble

He mumbled to himself.

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(feel) refreshed, satisfied

I felt satisfied after saying what I wanted to say.

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impudent, cheeky

What a cheeky fellow!

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smiling brightly

She had a bright smile on her face.

adjectival noun []

stingy, miser

He is rich but stingy.

verb []

catch up with

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I finally caught up with him at the station.

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sneeze

I can't stop sneezing because of my cold.

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let (something) cool

Because the tea was very hot, I let it cool before I drank it.

adjective []

untidy, sloppy

Please don't dress sloppily.

verb []

be indulgent to, spoil

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You must not spoil your children.

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be irritated

She's been feeling irritated since this morning.

noun []

ring finger

She has a ring on her ring finger.

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slowly, sluggishly

The car drove very slowly on the snowy road.

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point

I can't grasp the point of this presentation.

I wrote down the main points of what was said.

noun []

industry (of production)

It's an industrial city.

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construction, structure

The structure of this building is complex.

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ust as expected, true to one's reputation

You are great just as I expected.

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doze, catnap

He is dozing on the sofa.

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make a mess

Please don't make a mess in the room.

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get (something) wet

I got my cell phone wet.

noun []

date (fixed for something)

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I mistook the date of the meeting.

I informed everyone of the day of the meeting.

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bully, abuse

Don't abuse animals.

noun []

step, under foot

Please watch your step in the dark.

noun []

rabbit, hare

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Do you know the story of the tortoise and the hare?

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dark blue, navy blue

Many school uniforms in Japan are navy blue.

adjectival noun []

in a mess, chaotic

His driving is awful.

noun []

no trespassing

No trespassing here.

adverb []

soon, in a short time

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That airplane will be landing in a short time.

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bankbook, passbook

Please bring your bank book.

verb []

go numb, fall asleep

My foot went numb.

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tightly, closely

This box is tightly packed with stuff.

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gargling

I gargle a lot in winter.

verb []

think of, hit upon

He hit on a good idea.

noun []

name of recipient, addressee

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I filled in the name of the addressee on the letter.

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cupboard

Please put away this plate in the cupboard.

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be burned, be scorched

The stew burnt.

verb []

scratch

I had my mother scratch my back.

verb []

put on airs, be arrogant

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He's not arrogant.

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crowd

I don't like crowds.

adverb []

lining up neatly

Shoes were lined up in the doorway.

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to one's heart's content, with all one's might

I sang karaoke to my heart's content.

adjective []

pale

Her face is pale.

verb []

squat down

An elderly person is squatting down on the side of the road.

noun []

wording, language

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Do not speak to your teacher like that.

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happen to pass by

When I happened to pass the shop they were having a sale.

verbal noun []

be out of touch

I have been out of touch with you for a long time.

noun []

market (industrial, financial, etc.)

The digital camera market is expanding rapidly.

noun []

data

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Please show me last year's data.

verbal noun []

purchase

Please buy the textbooks after the entrance ceremony.

noun []

business

He achieved great success in business.

pronoun []

I (masculine sense)

Do me a favor.

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I like to listen to rock.

verbal noun []

registration

Have you registered for the psychology class?

I signed up for a new game site.

verbal noun []

personal experience

Today, I had an unusual experience.

verbal noun []

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design

The design of this garment is wonderful.

verbal noun []

burden, charge

Transportation fees have to be paid by each individual.

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details, particulars

Please do not hesitate to inquire for further details.

I'll send the details by fax.

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close-up

Let's take a close-up photo.

verbal noun []

end, termination

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The concert ended at 7:05 pm.

noun []

fan, admirer

He's a huge soccer fan.

verbal noun []

expectation, forecast

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My forecast proved right.

verbal noun []

planning, project

I planned a party for singles.

noun []

public finance, financial affairs

The country is in very tight financial conditions.

verbal noun []

integration, put together

Let's put all the opinions together.

noun []

case

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CD50 CD 50

50 CDs can fit in this case.

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maker, manufacturer

He works at a shoe manufacturer.

verbal noun []

medical treatment

I'm having my teeth treated now.

noun []

reader

I like the letters to the editor section in the newspaper.

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staff, employee

This is an entrance for staff only.

noun []

generation

I am of the same generation as him.

noun []

viewpoint, perspective

Let's look at it from a different perspective.

noun []

efficiency based on work and energy/labor used

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How can we increase efficiency at work?

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property, assets

The minister's assets were made public.

verb []

work on, tackle

She's working on her Spanish.

noun []

rule (loan word)

The rules of this game are easy.

noun []

qualifications, competence

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I want to get a license to teach Japanese.

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result

Intense training has led to good results.

noun []

assumption, premise

We're proceeding with talks under the assumption we'll get the deal.

noun []

actual site, in the field

The local weather is rain.

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interior, inner parts

This is a problem with the internal parts of the machine.

noun []

income, earnings

Please fill in last year's income here.

verbal noun []

romance, relationship

She's at that age when girls yearn for romance.

verbal noun []

support

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He won the people's support.

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crisis, danger

There's an outcry over a world-wide environmental crisis.

noun []

mass communication

He often appears in the media.

noun []

proof, evidence

We can't arrest someone until we find evidence.

noun []

section (of a store etc.), corner

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DVD DVD

I bought a DVD in the sales section.

verbal noun []

logo

This brand logo is cute.

verbal noun []

decrease, decline

The population of this country is decreasing.

noun []

urgent, emergency

We have an emergency.

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demand, request

What would you like to request?

noun []

stress

Stress is the source of various diseases.

He's under a lot of stress.

verbal noun []

sponsorship, host

The art festival is sponsored by the city.

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best

I did my best.

noun []

sacrifice, loss

A lot of people lost their lives in the disaster.

noun []

violence, force

Violence is wrong.

noun []

deficit, in the red

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Our company is in deficit this month.

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individuality, unique characteristics

Each of the women has very unique characteristics.

noun []

tactic, strategy

They built a strategy for the next game.

adjectival noun []

shock

She was too shocked to speak.

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The news gave him a great shock.

noun []

questionnaire

She answered the questionnaire.

adverb []

going out of one's way to do something

Thank you for coming all the way here.

adjectival noun []

serious, earnest

No, I'm serious.

noun []

troubles, worries

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He had a major concern.

noun []

boss

I will consult my boss.

I'm eating with the boss today.

verbal noun []

persuasion

I will try my best to persuade my parents.

noun []

fad, boom

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There has been a health fad in Japan recently.

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physical strength, stamina

Young people have a lot of stamina.

adjectival noun []

normal

The patient's breathing is normal.

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hint, clue

Please give me a hint.

noun []

hell

After the earthquake, the town looked like hell.

verbal noun []

regret

There is no point in regretting.

noun []

passion, enthusiasm

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My father passionately devotes himself to work.

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surprise, amazement

She was not able to conceal her surprise.

verbal noun []

ump

A monkey jumped onto a tall tree.

noun []

alcohol, alcoholic beverage

He has a disposition to hold his liquor.

adjectival noun []

irresponsible, careless

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You shouldn't say irresponsible things.

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feel excited, be thrilled

I'm looking forward to the field trip, and I'm really excited.

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excuse

You give too many excuses.

noun []

music (loan word)

He often listens to soul music.

noun []

blossom of youth, adolescence

This song reminds me of my youth.

adverb []

bluntly, easily

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Don't say it so bluntly.

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feel pressured, feel hurried

Why are you in such a hurry?

adjectival noun []

pliable, flexible

He gave a flexible response.

noun []

celebrity

He's a celebrity, so he often appears on TV.

adverb []

somehow

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I somehow managed to meet the deadline.

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contest, competition

If you win this contest, you'll get a car.

verb []

popular with men/women

He's very popular.

noun []

dessert

I had cake for dessert.

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Let's have some fruit for dessert.

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quiz, quiz show

I like to watch quiz shows.

verbal noun []

poisoning, addiction

Food poisoning broke out at the hotel.

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mood

I darkened the room to set the mood.

verbal noun []

sympathy, compassion

My friend sympathized with me.

noun []

educational background

That job requires a college diploma.

adjectival noun []

good condition

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Sales of air conditioners are good this month.

That player is good this season as well.

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amateur

He is an amateur musician.

verb []

stir-fry

Next, stir-fry the vegetables.

noun []

photographer

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I want to be a professional photographer in the future.

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inquire, ask for (information)

I'll inquire with my insurance company.

adverb []

frequently, repeatedly

He is frequently late.

noun []

rope (loan word)

I descended the cliff using a rope.

noun []

strike

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Employees will go on strike from tomorrow.

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flat tire

My bike got a flat tire.

noun []

commercial, advertising

She is on a TV commercial.

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change, exchange

I changed gear on the slope.

verbal noun []

meeting with someone, appointment

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Tomorrow we'll meet at 11 o'clock.

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I mistakenly thought the meeting was at two o'clock.

noun []

time difference

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The time difference between Japan and France is eight hours.

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noun []

sense of duty, obligation

Having a sense of duty is important to him.

adverb []

quickly

I quickly wiped off the spilt milk.

noun []

left-handedness

My son is left-handed.

verb []

slack off, ditch

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He's slacking off at work again, isn't he?

adjective []

feel run-down, weary

Yesterday I felt run-down because I had a cold.

I feel heavy today for some reason.

noun []

pot, thermos

There's some hot water in the thermos pot.

noun []

X-rays

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I had X-rays taken at the hospital.

adjective []

reassuring, heartening

I feel reassured when you are with me.

verbal noun []

wasteful spending

My parents reproached me for being wasteful.

noun []

badge

He was wearing a lawyer's badge.

noun []

ophthalmology, eye clinic

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I took a vision test at the eye clinic.

noun []

resume, curriculum vitae

I wrote a resume for my interview.

noun []

inflation

The market is showing the impact of inflation.

noun []

cancer

My grandfather died of cancer.

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adverb []

bow, kowtow

He's kowtowing to his boss.

noun []

liar

He that will lie, will steal.

verb []

treat

He treated me to a meal.

noun []

crossroads

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A car collided with a motorcycle in the crossroads.

adverb[

]drenched, soaked

I'm drenched in sweat now because I exercised.

adverb []

baggy, too big

These clothes are too big and baggy.

verb []

flatter

He is good at flattering people.

noun []

heel

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I stepped on his foot with the heel of my shoe.

adverb []

feel relieved

I felt relieved to be home.

verb []

hurt (someone), damage (something)

I didn't mean to hurt you.

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look down, lower one's eyes

He is thinking about something with his head down.

noun []

advance ticket

I got an advance ticket for the concert.

noun []

short-term

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Starting tomorrow I will have a short-term job for two weeks.

verb []

lick

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The dog licked my face.

noun []

today (formal)

The lunch of the day is hamburger steak.

noun []

industry, business world

IT IT

I work in the IT industry.

noun []

network

Our office intranet doesn't work well recently.

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The computer has been connected with the network.

noun []

lawyer, attorney

My father's a lawyer.

He finally passed the bar examination.

verbal noun []

input, entry

Her job is inputting data.

noun []

last time

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We'll start from where we left off last time.

noun []

screen

The TV screen is too bright.

Please look at the left side of the screen.

noun []

latter half, second half

The second half of the drama will be broadcasted next week.

noun []

confidence

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That person's face is brimming with confidence.

adjectival noun []lovely, nice

Thank you for the wonderful gift.

This jewelry is lovely.

adjectival noun []

no wonder, natural

No wonder your grades dropped.

noun []

way of doing

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Please teach me how to do the job.

adjectival noun []

meager, marginal

He lives on his meager savings.

adverb []

at last, at length

He passed the bar examination at length.

The experiment finally succeeded.

noun []

next time

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2 2

The next meeting will be held in two weeks.

noun []

speed (loan word)

You should slow down when driving around a bend.

We're living in the age of convenience and speed.

verbal noun []

part-time job (for short)

6

6

My part-time job starts at 6 today.

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I work part time on Wednesdays.

adjectival noun []

impossible

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It's impossible to finish up the report in one day.

verbal noun []

advice

I always appreciate his advice.

verb []

calm down, settle in

Calm down and listen to me.

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Now, now, please settle down.

adverb []

with much trouble

Since you've come all the way, why don't you stay for a while?

adverb []

inadvertently, carelessly

I inadvertently yawned during the meeting.

noun []

major company

He works for a big manufacturing company.

noun []

department head

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I consulted the manager about my job.

The manager is on a business trip to Kyoto.

noun []

first half

The first half ended with the opposing team in the lead.

adverb []

by chance, accidentally

I ran into a friend of mine on the street.

adverb []

as usual, as before

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He is busy as usual.

verbal noun []

payment

You can also pay by credit card.

Please pay by credit card.

noun []

number of people

Please tell me the number of participants.

noun []

section chief

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He was promoted to section chief.

There's a message from the section chief.

noun []

fashion

She's a fashion expert.

noun []

health condition

I feel sick today.

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She is under the weather.

verb []

socialize with, see someone

4 4

I've been seeing her for 4 years now.

verbal noun []

shopping

Her greatest pleasure is shopping.

noun []

ant

A swarm of ants is on the sugar.

noun []

worst

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We somehow managed to avert the worst-case scenario.

noun []

frog

Frogs in the rice field are croaking in chorus.

noun []

Mister, middle-aged man

I just met the man next door.

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adjectival noun []

advantage, gain

There's a special offer on this car if you buy it now.

verb []

grip, grab

She gripped my hand.

noun []

acquaintance (colloquial)

I saw an acquaintance in town.

noun []

pace

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He's running at a very fast pace.

verbal noun []

to produce, to make

Please make the necessary documents by tomorrow.

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noun []

parent and child

A mother duck and her ducklings are in the pond.

noun []

talk, discussion

I had a discussion with the project members.

noun []

head office of a company

There's a meeting at the head office today.

verbal noun []

meeting, arrangement

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Let's have a meeting in the afternoon.

verb []

watch, keep watch over

Let us all kindly watch over them.

noun []

sales, proceeds

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The sales of this company have doubled from last year.

adverb []

rather, instead

If you do something like that, it will have adverse effects instead.

noun []

idol

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She is a youth icon.

adverb []

for some reason

For some reason I don't feel like going to the party.

noun []

end of year

The year-end sale is always crowded.

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adjectival noun []

unconsciously, unintentionally

Unintentionally, I ended up hurting him.

noun []

in front of the station

There is a police box in front of the station.

verb []

come all the way

A circus is coming all the way from France.

noun []

kitchen

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She is preparing dinner in the kitchen.

verbal noun []

kiss

I had my first kiss on the beach.

verb []

be flurried, hurry

Where are you going in such a hurry?

noun []

in the metropolitan area of Tokyo

His office is in the Tokyo metropolitan area.

verbal noun []

overtime work

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I worked overtime till late yesterday.

adjective []

ambiguous, vague

She gave a vague answer.

noun []

catalogue

I looked at the catalogue and placed an order.

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verb []

hit, punch

He punched his friend without thinking.

noun []

both hands

He apologized with his hands on the ground.

adverb []

harmoniously, getting along

That married couple is living happily together.

noun []

beginning, initial part

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The initial part of our trip was good.

verb []

get acquainted with, get to know (someone)

Where did you two get to know each other?

verbal noun []

help, assistance (polite)

Is there anything I can do to help?

noun []

manners

We should observe table manners.

noun []

karaoke

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I went to karaoke with my colleagues after work.

adverb []

never again

I'll never come here again.

noun []

middle-aged woman

Good afternoon, Mrs. (addressed to a familiar middle-aged woman).

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noun []

one hand

Single-handed driving is dangerous.

noun []

day-care center, nursery school

I'm going to pick up my daughter at the day-care center.

verb []

go off track, go out of line

The poster is slightly out of its position.

noun []

beach

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I surfed with my friends on the beach.

adverb []

at most, at best

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No matter how hard I try, I can probably get third place at best.

noun []

latter term, second half

The classes for the second term started.

noun []

air-conditioning, air conditioner

I had an air conditioner installed in my room.

adverb []

comfortable, easy fit

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She's wearing loose clothes.

noun []

hardware

This problem is caused by hardware malfunction.

verbal noun []

request (loan word)

I sent a request to the radio show.

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noun []

the following year

She married the year after graduating from university.

verbal noun []

cancellation

I canceled the reservation.

noun []

inside a vehicle or a train

There was something left behind in the car.

noun []

loud voice

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We sang loudly.

adjectival noun []

irresponsible

Irresponsible behaviors will not be tolerated.

noun []

one side, the other one

One of my eyes is itchy.

noun []

volume

Please turn up the volume on the radio.

noun []

front, ahead

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We can see the mountain ahead.

noun []

Japanese rice wine

I obtained some unusual sake.

noun []

blue sky

It is a cloudless blue sky.

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adjectival noun []

unnatural, artificial

His behavior was somewhat unnatural.

noun []

last night, last evening (formal)

Last night's snow is still in the garden.

noun []

municipal office, city hall

I got the documents at the city hall.

noun []

fruit (loan word)

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That fruit jelly looks delicious, doesn't it?

adverb []

year by year

The population of Tokyo is increasing year by year.

noun []

back, rear

He sat down on a rear seat.

verbal noun []

apologize, apology

I apologize for the misunderstanding.

noun []

oriental radish

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Daikon radish is a long, white vegetable.

verb []

peel (something)

I peeled a carrot.

noun []

typical year, average year

8 8

Typically, there's little rain in August.

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noun []

deadline

When is the deadline for the application?

adverb []

ust, surely

He's surely a hero.

noun []

snake

The snake captured a frog.

noun []

rush, rush hour

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I take the train during rush hour every morning.

adjectival noun []

exaggerated

His story is exaggerated.

adverb []

forcibly, against one's will

I forced my belongings into the bag.

verbal noun []

eating out, dining out

Let's dine out once in a while.

noun []

cabbage

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I garnished it with shredded cabbage.

noun []

hands and feet, limbs

That person has long arms and legs.

verbal noun []

shop closing

8 8

This shop closes at eight o'clock.

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noun []

department store

I went shopping at the department store with my friend.

noun []

cookie

I had cookies and tea.

noun []

wheelchair

She uses a wheelchair.

noun []

heavy rain

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We had heavy rain because of the typhoon.

noun []

pigeon, dove

I fed the pigeons in the park.

noun []

middle-class, intermediate

He's learning intermediate-level Japanese.

noun []

rice ball

I ate rice balls for lunch.

adverb []

perhaps

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Perhaps he might not know that.

adverb []

round and round

The dog is running round and round chasing its tail.

noun []

Japanese-style food

I like Japanese food.

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verb []

get out of the way, step aside

Please get out of the way there.

noun []

waist

My waist has gotten bigger lately.

noun []

year-end party

The company will have a year-end party tomorrow.

noun []

kitchen knife

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I cut my finger with a kitchen knife.

noun [

]

golden week

I will travel abroad during Golden Week.

noun []

shoes (loan word)

Jogging shoes are not cheap.

noun []

minor, underage

Minors can't drink alcohol.

noun []

nephew

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3 3

My nephew is 3 years old.

noun []

leaf (colloquial)

The maple leaves have turned red.

verb []

do over again

I'll do it over immediately.

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noun []

new year's eve

In Japan we eat buckwheat noodles on New Year's Eve.

noun []

sunglasses

Sunglasses suit him.

noun []

sick person

The train stopped for a while because there was a sick person.

noun []

complexion (face), countenance

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You look pale.

noun []

golden color

The roof of that temple is golden.

verb []

glare, stare

She glared at me.

verb []

hold on to (something)

Hold on tight.

noun []

ankle

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He's hurt his ankle.

verb []

be in a mess, lie scattered

My little brother's room is always messy.

verb []

get nervous

He gets nervous in front of other people.

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noun []

pumpkin

Pumpkin soup is delicious.

noun []

aquarium

There is a dolphin in this aquarium.

noun []

sold out

Milk was sold out.

verb []

swell up

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My eyes are swollen this morning.

noun []

doing over, redoing

My work had to be re-done.

noun []

bargain sale

I bought a suit in a sale yesterday.

adjective []

manly, masculine

He's making an effort to appear manly.

noun []

shortcut

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This is a shortcut.

noun []

toast

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I eat two slices of toast every morning.

noun []

curiosity

Children are full of curiosity.

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adjectival noun []

practical

All his inventions are practical.

adjectival noun []

objective

He tried to look at his situation objectively.

adjectival noun []

abstract

He likes abstract paintings.

noun []

farewell party

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The section chief's farewell party will be held next week.

noun []

deposit, key money

I paid the deposit on the apartment.

noun []

Japan and the U.S.

A Japan vs. the U.S. baseball game is on TV.

noun []

specialist, expert

The professor is a specialist of French literature.

adjectival noun []

hot

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Please give me a cup of hot coffee.

noun []

Japanese horseradish

Wasabi is indispensable to sashimi.

verbal noun []

first shrine visit of the new year

We paid a new year's visit to the nearby Shinto shrine.

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verbal noun []

ogging

I jog every day.

noun []

working member of society

He became a working adult this spring.

noun []

in a great hurry

I finished up the work in a great hurry.

noun []

self-service

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This dining hall is self-service.

adverb []

messy, crumpled

I crumpled the paper into a ball.

noun []

loaf of bread

2 2

I ate two slices of bread for breakfast.

noun []

index finger, forefinger

She injured her forefinger.

noun []

Western food

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Last night's dinner was Western food.

adverb []

damp

It is damp in the rainy season.

adverb []

staringly

Do not stare at people.

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adverb []

smooth, slippery

The floor is slippery.

noun []

pepper

I put in too much pepper, and now the soup is spicy.

adjectival noun []

soaking wet, soaked

My clothes got soaked in the rain.

adverb []

packed, crammed

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The train is jam-packed.

noun []cross, x-mark (on errors, mistakes etc.)

85 85

Because there are three mistakes, you get 85 points.

noun []

light blue

A light blue ribbon was tied around the box.

noun []

bill of receipt (for payment only)

Please give me a bill of receipt.

adverb []

naturally

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Please speak naturally without being formal.

noun []

pork cutlet

I ate a pork cutlet for lunch.

noun []

Welsh onion, green onion

I put green onions in the miso soup.

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noun []

cucumber

I ate cucumber with miso on it.

noun []

eel

Broiled eel is delicious.

noun []

tuna

I ate tuna sashimi.

noun []

pineapple

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Please cut up this pineapple.

noun []

spinach

Spinach is rich in vitamins.

noun []

mayonnaise

I put mayonnaise on the salad.

noun []

onion

I hate onions.

noun []

grilled meat, barbecued meat

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He loves barbecues.

noun []

eye drops

My eyes were tired, so I put in some eye drops.

verb []

oversleep

I accidentally overslept.

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adjectival noun []

international

She is an internationally famous singer.

verbal noun []

internationalization

This university has become internationalized.

noun []

ward office

Please deliver the document to the ward office.

noun []

Japanese style room

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The ceiling in this Japanese-style room is low.

adjectival noun []

authentic, serious

He's studying painting seriously.

noun []

freeway, expressway

There was a lot of traffic on the expressway.

adverb []

for now, for the time being

Here's my report for now.

adverb []

before, ahead

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We will leave before you then.

adverb []

ust in time, barely

I made it just in time for the start of work.

adjective []

busy and hurried

It was a busy day today.

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noun []

by now, at this time

Don't say such a thing now.

verb []

stick, be attached

Chewing gum got stuck to the sole of my shoe.

noun []

north wind

The north wind is cold.

noun []

shrimp

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Shrimp tempura is my favorite dish.

adverb []

daringly, taking the plunge

I'll take the plunge and ask him for advice.

adverb []

taken aback, startled

I was amazed by her beauty.

noun []

postal address

The letter was returned as the postal address was unknown.

adverb []

separately, discretely

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Students went home separately.

noun []

train ticket, bus ticket

Do not lose your ticket.

adverb []

shivering, trembling

He was shivering.

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adverb []

smoothly, easily

The elementary school student read a difficult book easily.

noun []

last train

I was just in time for the last train.

adjective []

cunning, sneaky

Your method is cunning.

adverb []

(sleep) peacefully, soundly

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The child is sleeping soundly.

adverb []

with a rattling noise, unstable

This chair is unstable.

noun []

emergency exit

I checked the building's emergency exit.

adverb []

rough, gritty

The top of the desk is gritty with sandy dust.

adverb []

slimy

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adverb []

look around

The child is staring about the hall.

adverb []

slowly, tardily

You'll miss the train if you dilly-dally.

adverb []

pleasantly warm

It's a lovely warm day today.

noun []

dishes to be washed

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Mother is doing the dishes in the kitchen.

adverb []

in a temper, in a rage

I lost my temper and said things I shouldn't have.

adverb []

surprised, shocked

I was surprised by the sudden question.

verb []

miss (a train, bus, etc.)

I overslept and missed the Shinkansen.

adjectival noun []

exhausted

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I am exhausted because I walked so much today.

adjectival noun []

smooth, silky

Her skin is smooth.

adverb []

grin to oneself

He's grinning for some reason.

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noun []

nickname

His nickname is "Riki."

verbal noun []

cleaning up

I helped to clean up after the meal.

noun []

squid

I love squid sashimi.

adverb []

excitedly

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I'm excited because the summer vacation is just around the corner.

verb []

love, cherish

She cherishes her cat.

noun []

Chinese dumpling

The dumplings here are tasty.

adverb []

(laugh) out loud

She kept on laughing aloud.

noun []

sorry

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I am sorry I'm late.

noun []

three days from today

The meeting was postponed to three days from today.

verbal noun []

cutdown, reduction

They decided not to reduce the social welfare budget.

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verbal noun []

luxury, extravagance

She lived her entire life in luxury.

adverb []

before long, sooner or later

Sooner or later, she'll come to understand parental feelings.

verbal noun []

unevenness, bumpiness

This road is bumpy.

noun []

palm

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My palms are sweaty.

noun []

bare feet

I ran around on the beach barefoot.

adverb []

stick together, sticky

That couple are inseparable.

noun []

eyebrows

She has thick eyebrows.

noun []

disposable chopsticks

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She uses her own chopsticks rather than disposable ones.

noun []

date (written in a document, etc.)

619 6 19

Today's date is June 19th.

adverb []

suddenly, coming to a dead stop

The wind came to a dead stop.

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noun []

chopping board

I washed the chopping board after cutting fish.

noun []

pens and pencils, writing materials

I forgot my writing materials today.

verb []

tickle

My younger brother tickled the sole of my foot.

adverb []

furiously angry, in a rage

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A crow is cawing on the tree.

verb []

bite

The dog bit my hand.

noun []

Chinese cabbage

She likes pickled nappa cabbage.

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noun []

professional baseball

Professional baseball is getting interesting recently.

noun []

razor

I cut my finger with a razor blade.

noun []

several tens

Tens of people formed a line to the shop.

noun []

several hundred, hundreds

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I saw hundreds of beautiful fish in the sea.

noun []

several thousand, thousands

The newspaper company has received thousands of e-mails.

adverb []

sharply, significantly

My grades fell sharply this semester.

verb []

ump off, jump down

A cat jumped from the roof.

noun []

road closed

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I hear that road is closed to traffic.

noun []

dead end

It is a dead-end ahead.

adjectival noun []

perfect circle, perfectly round

The moon is perfectly round today.

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adverb []

when on earth

When on earth did he leave?

verb []

attach (something), stick (something)

He pressed his ear to the wall listening to what the people next door were saying.

verb []

add on, append

Is there anything to add?

verb []

profitable, beneficial

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I found beneficial information on the Internet.

verb []

lose, suffer loss

I wasted my time going to all the trouble.

verb []

talk back

She talked back just as much.

noun []

(clinical) thermometer

The clinical thermometer has broken.

verbal noun []

turning back, retreat

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She turned back half-way through.

noun []

talking voice

I can hear voices coming from the room next door.

adverb []

round and round, spin

The cat circled around my legs.

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verb []

be afraid of, fear

She is afraid of spiders.

verbal noun []

mistaken identity

I'm sorry I mistook you for someone else.

verb []

take back, regain

He took back the championship title.

verbal noun []

getting on and off

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A large number of people get on and off at this station.

verbal noun []

quarrel

I quarreled with my younger brother yesterday.

verb []

get up

My younger brother finally got out of bed.

verb []

hang down, dangle

A monkey is hanging in the tree.

verb []

fly up, jump up

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I jumped up in surprise at the loud noise.

noun []

tearful voice, sound of crying

I can hear a baby crying.

noun []

one's belongings

Please write your name on your belongings.

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adjective []

long and thin, long and narrow

Please take that long and thin stick.

noun []

doorway, gateway

Please don't park your car at the gateway.

verbal noun []

sitting on one's heels

He waited while sitting properly on the floor, Japanese style.

verbal noun []

great joy

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My little brother is overjoyed that he's got a new bike.

noun []

lost property

I picked up someone's lost wallet.

adverb []

many times, repeatedly

We had many phone calls.

verb []

change beyond recognition, look radically

different

The room looked completely different after cleaning.

adjectival noun []

rational, logical

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She is a person who thinks logically.

adjectival noun []

voluntary, independent

The students held an independent study meeting.

adjectival noun []

full-scale, complete

I hear that he'll cooperate with us completely.

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noun []

strong yen

You can buy overseas products more cheaply thanks to the strong yen.

noun []

consumer

This law is to protect consumers.

noun []

Japan and China

Trade between Japan and China has been expanding rapidly.

noun []

tomorrow (rather formal)

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It looks like the weather is going to be good tomorrow, too.

adjectival noun []

all right, no thank you

I'm full, so I don't need a second helping, thanks.

adjective []

hard, tough

This work is hard.

adjective []

problematic, troublesome

If I don't reply by the end of today, I'll be in trouble.

verbal noun []

top and bottom (Chinese origin)

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I bought these clothes as a tops and bottoms set.

adjectival noun []

raw, fresh

He can't eat raw fish.

verb []

avoid, dodge

He dodged the ball that flew toward him.

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noisily, loudly

The students are making a lot of noise.

noun []

(human) baby

He was still a baby in those days.

noun []

word processor

I typed up a report using a word processor.

noun []

newspaper publisher

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This building is a newspaper publisher.

verb []

put (someone) to bed

9 9

I always put my kid to bed at nine o'clock.

noun []

person (humble)

I'm the person who called earlier.

noun []

middle, medium size

My child is of average height in class.

noun []

gender, sexual activities

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There is no gender discrimination in this company.

noun []

meeting, association

9 9

The meeting ended at 9:00 pm.

noun []

thing, incident

Don't do such a thing.

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I read an article on environmental issues.

noun []

big, large size

Please give me a slice of the large-size cheesecake.

noun []

law, rule

Citizens must obey the law.

noun []

emergency

We're in a state of emergency.

adverb []

simply, merely

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I simply wanted to talk to her.

noun []

feeling, impression

I get the impression that the kid is very likable.

noun []

environment, surroundings

My environment has changed since I moved.

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verbal noun []

understanding, comprehension

Thank you for your understanding.

noun []

prefecture

2 2

The prefecture has two representatives.

verbal noun []

use

Please read the manual before use of this product.

noun []

principle, -ism

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I do not have a car on principle.

noun []

citizen

Citizen safety is most important.

noun []

under (someone's) supervision

I wrote my thesis under that professor's supervision.

noun []

occasion, situation

At this occasion, please let me say thank you.

verbal noun []

labor, work

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17 1 7

They work seven hours a day.

noun []

opportunity, chance

We as a family set up an opportunity to talk to each other.

noun []

product

3 3

Our products come with a three-year guarantee.

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self

Don't doubt yourself.

verb []

catch (a cold, etc.), come down with

She has come down with the flu.

verb []

seek, yearn for

Children seek parental love.

verb []

give (honorific)

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The teacher gave me a letter.

noun []

yesterday (formal)

It rained yesterday.

noun []

origin, former

That person is a former table tennis player.

noun []

type, model

I bought a new-model camera.

adverb []

each, respectively

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Each person has different ideas.

noun []

district, region

The fishing industry is flourishing in this region.

noun []

surface, side

I saw an unexpected side of him.

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actually

Actually, that was my misunderstanding.

noun []

night, evening

1 1

The dawn will break in an hour.

noun []

ground, place

He spent the rest of his life in that place.

verbal noun []

discussion, debate

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My father likes to engage in debates.

noun []

before, ago

He lived in this town before.

noun []

specialty, profession

My specialty is law.

verb []

tell, say (humble)

I'll tell you the results.

verbal noun []

action, conduct

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I can't understand his conduct.

noun []

ratio, rate

90% 90%

The success rate of the operation is said to be 90 %.

verbal noun []

supervisor, film director

The director won an Academy Award.

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verbal noun []

consciousness, awareness

He lost consciousness.

verb []

recognize, permit

My father gave me permission to marry her.

noun []

reference, consultation

Please refer to this book.

noun []

team

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He's a member of the team.

noun []

reality

The reality was harsher than I expected.

noun []

value, worth

I heard a very valuable story.

noun []

theme, subject matter

What's the theme of the lecture?

verb []

contain, include

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The food contains a poisonous substance.

noun []

opportunity, time

I'd like to take this opportunity to speak frankly.

noun []

all, everything

I told him everything.

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noun []

minister

The minister was arrested for corruption.

noun []

state, nation

The Prime Minister is the leader of the nation.

verbal noun []

match, game

What time is the game tomorrow?

adverb []

after all, finally

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I wonder what he wanted to say after all.

verbal noun []

consumption, spending

It is said that Japan is a country of great consumption.

noun []

one's life (to lead)

He looked back on his life.

noun []

quantity, amount

Lately, I'm cutting down on the amount of food I eat.

noun []

mind, mentality

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She is mentally unstable now.

noun []

level

Please choose a class suitable to your level.

noun []

we (literary)

Our decision is firm.

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verbal noun []

guide, instruction

He gives good instructions to his students.

noun []

tomorrow (very formal)

We'll have a meeting tomorrow.

noun []

materials, data

I borrowed some materials from the library.

noun []

group, organization

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Soccer is a team sport.

adverb []

the most

He's the fastest man in the world.

adjectival noun []

perfect, complete

This old Buddhist temple still maintains its complete form.

noun []

goods, item

Those goods are half-price.

noun []

male, man

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He's a wonderful man.

noun []

army, troops

The injured were taken to the army hospital.

verb []

depict, draw

He is good at drawing people.

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noun []

final, last (of something repeated)

What time is the last train for Tokyo?

noun []

center (for an activity, etc.), hub

We manage the entire operation of the factory in this center.

noun []

obstacle, disorder

Let's remove the obstacles first before we proceed with the plan.

noun []

medical service, healthcare

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I work in healthcare.

verb []

receive, eat (humble)

We received some sweets from our customer.

noun []

finance

He works at a financial company.

verb []

learn, study

I study philosophy.

verbal noun []

growth

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noun []

friend (formal)

He's my old friend from high school.

verbal noun []

image

He has a clean image.

noun []

top, the best

He passed with the top grades.

noun []

tax

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We wouldn't be able to make a living with any further tax increase.

verbal noun []

alteration, change

The schedule has been changed.

noun []

limit

Let's take good care of limited resources.

noun []

ceremony

They had a wedding ceremony in the church.

verbal noun []

development, storyline (plot)

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I can't follow the storyline.

noun []

interest

She is interested in psychology.

verb []

include

10 10

Ten people participated, including myself.

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verbal noun []

editing

I work as a magazine editor.

verbal noun []

selection, choice

5 5

You can select one from these five types.

noun []

no charge, free

Beverages are free of charge.

noun []

body, oneself, one's status

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Personal safety is the number one priority when traveling.

verbal noun []

analysis

We're analyzing today's economic movements.

noun []

budget

The car expenses are over budget.

noun []

target, goal

I see my father as a role model.

verbal noun []

correspondence, communication

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Distance learning is very convenient.

verb []

turn toward, point at

He glared at his boss in anger.

noun []

time (formal)

635 6 35

The time now is 6:35.

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adjectival noun []

reverse, opposite

The station is in the opposite direction.

noun []

supreme, best

I've got the best results.

noun []

profit, benefit

200 200

Last month's profit was two million yen.

noun []

office duty, clerical work

3

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3

I have three years experience in clerical work.

verbal noun []

publishing, publication

15 15

This book was published 15 years ago.

noun []

professional

He's a professional skater.

adjectival noun []

various, diverse

The city has a variety of racial groups.

noun []

state, province

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I will move to the neighboring state next month.

verbal noun []

commonality

We have a common hobby.

noun []

present age, modern times

The advancement of modern science will surprise you.

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noun []

damage, harm

His house was damaged in the typhoon.

adjectival noun []

new, fresh

A new plan is in progress.

verbal noun []

suitability, equivalence

14541 454

1 pound is equivalent to 454 grams.

verbal noun []

renewal

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I've just renewed my insurance contract.

verb []

obtain, gain

He gained a lot of money.

noun []

inside

Please speak your mind.

verbal noun []

maintenance, upkeep

Somehow she manages to stay healthy.

noun []

charge, fee (for using facilities, etc.)

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I haven't paid the fee yet, though.

verbal noun []

arrival

9 9

I arrived at Tokyo at 9 pm.

noun []

uncooked food

This is uncooked, so please eat it as soon as possible.

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noun []

chapter

6 6

I especially like the chapter 6 of this book.

noun []

member (loan word)

10 10

There are 10 members in the group.

verbal noun []

musical performance

Her piano performance is wonderful.

noun []

plan, idea

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Let's share more ideas.

verbal noun []

hope, wish

He hopes to work at the the head office.

verbal noun []

memory, remembrance

I clearly remember what happened at that time.

noun []

mod

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