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backbone  Speak Example sentences
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負担 not easily borne; wearing; causing uneasiness or fatigue
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バックボーン support; mainstay; vertebrate spine or spinal column
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明るく lighten; cheer; encourage; make or become bright or brighter
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脆性 easily broken; having little elasticity
ban  Speak Example sentences
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ぼかし something hazy and indistinct to the sight or mind; dim, confused appearance;  moral stain or blot
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さわやか mild and pleasant; fragrant
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苦味 sharp and bitter manner
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禁止 official prohibition; decree that prohibits something
bandleader  Speak Example sentences
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バンドリーダー leader of a dance band; a musician who leads a band of musicians
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ブリード preference or inclination, especially one that inhibits impartial judgment;  influence in an unfair way
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明るく lighten; cheer; encourage; make or become bright or brighter
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予算 estimate; a sum of money allocated for a particular purpose
beam  Speak Example sentences
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ほか over and above; separate or distinct from; in addition to; other than
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バックル fold or collapse; bend out of shape, as under pressure or from heat
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ビーム ray of light; a long piece of metal or wood; long piece fixed or movable in structure, machine, or tool
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樹皮 a sound made by a dog; harsh sound uttered by a dog
besides  Speak Example sentences
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ほか over and above; separate or distinct from; in addition to; other than
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傷 mark with deformity; injure or impair, as anything excellent; make defective, either the body or mind
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バンドリーダー leader of a dance band; a musician who leads a band of musicians
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分割 divorce; separation; loss of control or composure
bitterness  Speak Example sentences
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ほか over and above; separate or distinct from; in addition to; other than
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苦味 sharp and bitter manner
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ビーム ray of light; a long piece of metal or wood; long piece fixed or movable in structure, machine, or tool
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樹皮 a sound made by a dog; harsh sound uttered by a dog
blacksmith  Speak Example sentences
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バックル fold or collapse; bend out of shape, as under pressure or from heat
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花 reproductive organ of plants, especially one having showy or colorful parts
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鍛冶屋は one who forges and shapes iron with a hammer and anvil
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バンダナ large and brightly colored handkerchief; often used as a neckerchief
bond  Speak Example sentences
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脳 organ or seat of the intellect; understanding or imagination
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慈悲 generous in providing aid to others; charitable
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債券 link; connection; uniting force or tie; binding agreement; duty
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禁止 official prohibition; decree that prohibits something
bounce  Speak Example sentences
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活況 liveliness and eagerness; quickness; vigor or rapidity in action
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バウンス jolt; rebound after having struck an object or a surface
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暗い cold or cheerless; unlikely to be favorable
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禁止 official prohibition; decree that prohibits something
bowel  Speak Example sentences
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受益者 a person entitled to benefits or proceeds of an insurance policy or will
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腸 a part or division of intestine; the interior  of something; any internal organ of the body, as the stomach, liver
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活況 liveliness and eagerness; quickness; vigor or rapidity in action
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禁止 official prohibition; decree that prohibits something