jpdb beta

considerably; greatly; a lot

1

hard fight; close game; struggle; tight contest

2

appearing ...; looking ...; way to ...; method of ...ing; form; style

13

is that so?; I see; right; oh

11

thinking; thought; idea; notion; intention; plan

3

it seems; I think; I guess; right?; don't you agree?

34

to become; to be

9

expectation; anticipation; hope; promising; rising; up-and-coming

3

to feel down; to feel sad; to be in a slump (business, economy, etc.); to be in an unfavourable condition; to fall into (e.g. a hole)

2

mandarin (esp. the satsuma mandarin (Citrus unshiu)); mandarin orange; tangerine; citrus (Citrus spp.)

1

beginning; outset; first; onset

6

surely; undoubtedly; sternly; severely; having no slack; rigid

22

practice; training; drill; (an) exercise; workout

5

skillful; skilful; delicious; tasty; good (deal, idea, etc.); profitable

4

this sort of; this kind of; like this; such

18

for the first time; only after ... is it ...; only when ... do you ...; first time; (one's) first

5

rumour; rumor; report; hearsay; gossip; common talk

4

such; that sort of; that kind of; no way!; never!

40

lie; fib; mistake; error; unwise move; bad decision

10

there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)

6

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

22

intelligence; cleverness; innate aptitude

4

what; how many; many; a lot of; several; a few

24

brush tip; first on a list; head; chief

1

model; (good) example; exemplar; paragon

3

a lot; lots; enough; sufficient; enough; too many

7

to learn; to study; to take lessons in

1

to go to see; to visit

1

because ...; for ...; the reason being ...; as for ...; when it comes to ...; regarding ...

1

don't you think?; indicates question

1

tone (of voice); manner of talking

2

to change; to be transformed; to move to; to be different; to be uncommon

8

yearning; longing; aspiration; adoration; admiration

2

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

12

oh!; ah!; oh no

5

hello; good day; good afternoon

3

sure; certain; reliable; trustworthy; If I'm not mistaken; If I remember correctly

6

new; novel; fresh; recent; latest; up-to-date

5

so much; so often; oh, yes!; that's it; that's right; quite

6

dock; thorough physical examination

2

being shot; being bombed

8

nose

1

red; crimson; scarlet; Red; communist

1

had better ...; had better not ...

7

to open (e.g. doors); to open (e.g. business, etc.); to be empty; to be vacant; to be available; to be open (e.g. neckline, etc.); to have been opened (of one's eyes, mouth, etc.)

2

banzai; hurray; something to cheer about; something worthy of celebration; giving up; throwing one's hands up

4

weighing anchor; setting sail

2

-ness; indicates assertion; come (on); come now; er; um; indicates scrutiny, critique or mistrust

9

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

2

below; down; bottom; beneath; underneath; just after; right after

2