jpdb beta

as ... as one can; as ... as possible; as much as possible

2

dim; hazy; vague; indistinct; faint; fuzzy

3

rubble; debris; wreckage

10

bulky; massive; thick; heavy

1

slurping; lapping

2

briskly; quickly; promptly

1

clear; precise; definite; distinct

1

to be busy at work; to work diligently

1

in the open; the open air

1

elementary course

3

slate; stone slab

7

operation (of a machine, etc.); operating; driving; working (capital, etc.)

2

traction; towing; hauling; driving (e.g. economic growth)

1

scattering (e.g. dust in the wind, enemies before an assault); dispersal; flying off (in all directions); flying apart

5

clattering; rattling

2

doctors; teachers

1

busy; having no (free) time

1

feeling rough (of the throat); irritated

2

chalk; choke; chock

1

nail; spike; tack; rivet; brad; (pachinko) pin

1

numerical value; numerics; reading (on a meter, etc.)

2

scorch; burn; burnt rice; part of ceramic glaze that has become dark or darkish-brown during firing

1

sticking to; clinging to; adhesion; cohesion; agglutination

3

great disaster; horrible tragedy; catastrophe; catastrophic event; catastrophic incident; dire calamity

1

interested person; volunteer; supporter

1

posterity; future life; life to come

1

pardon; forgiveness; forbearance

1

accidental fire; fire caused by negligence; misfire; failure to ignite

1

borrowing

2

lively; active; vigorous; animated; brisk

1

not a chance; you wish!; that's not going to happen; that won't work

1

colouring; coloring; shade (of colour); flavour; nuance; feel

2

eyeball

2

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.)

1

spitting

1

show; display; pretensions; pose (in kabuki); posture

1

brown coal; lignite

1

lighting equipment

2

semicircular

2

involuntary nocturnal tooth grinding; bruxism; grinding one's teeth out of anger or vexation

2

to love (someone weaker than oneself); to be affectionate towards; to treat with tender loving care

2

pigeon; dove

1

to vomit; to throw up; to feel nauseated; to feel sick

2

saliva; sputum

3

subordinate; underling; henchman; minion

2

fast (walking); quick; brisk; quick (passing of time); rapid; swift

4

cone (e.g. pine, hemlock)

3

obstacle; hindrance; impediment; nuisance; bore; burden

3

fading; faded colour; faded color

1

to take the blame; (lit.) to cover oneself in mud

2