jpdb beta

(a) little; somewhat; somehow

2

to brace one's core (e.g. when carrying something heavy); to bear down; to exert oneself; to push oneself; to pay generously (for); to splurge (on)

1

(not) particularly; (not) especially; (not) specially; separately; apart; additionally

3

nobility; aristocracy; peerage

1

although; despite; whereas; while; if only; I wish

18

special; particular; extraordinary; exceptional; especial

1

painful; bitter; tough; difficult; cruel; harsh

11

when; at what time; how soon; normal times; ordinary days

6

nodding off (while sitting); dozing

1

attention; notice; care; caution; advice; warning

2

sermon; preaching; homily; remonstration; scolding; lecturing

1

and yet; despite this; but even so; but even then; however; nevertheless

1

before one knows; before one becomes aware of; unnoticed; unawares

4

to lead (someone) by the nose; to twist (someone) around one's little finger

1

brainwashing

2

use; utilization; utilisation; application

5

immediately following

3

impact; shock; impulse; (psychological) shock

5

to (do) like this

2

to begin to like something (one did not initially like); to gradually become enamoured with something; to have something grow on you

1

to carry on one's shoulder; to shoulder; to bear; to bear (a burden, responsibility, etc.); to take upon oneself

1

intention; plan; belief; assumption; estimate; estimation

10

the last moment; the very end

5

to make sure of; to ascertain; to see with one's own eyes; to watch to the end; to watch to make sure (that)

1

to become known; to come to light; to be known; to be understood; to clearly not amount to much; to be insignificant

4

but (still); and yet; nevertheless; even so; notwithstanding

32

proof; evidence; sign; witnessing; testifying; testimony

2

to be lost (e.g. luggage); to be missing; to be used up; to be run out; to disappear (e.g. pain); to be lost (e.g. a dream, confidence)

6

to bear; to stand; to support; to withstand; to be fit for; to be equal to

5

thank you

3

everyone; everybody; all; everything; all

3

on good terms (with); on friendly terms (with); (getting along) well; in harmony; happily; peacefully

1

else; in addition; besides

1

world peace

1

well; properly; best regards; please remember me; just like ...; as though one were ...

6

comprehension; consent; understanding; OK; roger

3

nap; doze

1

holiday; day off; sleep; rest; good night

1

oldest member of a group; longest-serving member

1

many; a lot of; a great number of; numerous

1

pupil; disciple; adherent; follower; apprentice; young person

3

to be accompanied by; to be attended by; to take along (someone); to conquer; to subjugate; to subdue

1

miko; shrine maiden; young girl or woman (trad. an unmarried virgin) who assists priests at shrines; medium; sorceress; shamaness

1

clothes (esp. Western clothes); clothing; dress; counter for doses of medicine, gulps of tea, puffs of a cigarette, etc.

2

enthusiast; mania; enthusiasm

1

grown-up (manner, etc.); mature; adult

1

child; children

4

curt; blunt; brusque

1

to put up (a notice, sign, etc.); to hang out (e.g. a banner); to hold up high; to raise overhead; to tout (a principle, plan, etc.); to herald; to publish

4

thank you (for your hard work); good work; see you; goodbye; goodnight

1