jpdb beta

difference in grades (e.g. in go, shoji, etc.); difference in level (e.g. road, footpath); ramp; steps

4

thuddingly; plumping down (like a heavy weight)

3

to (enter and) sit down; to plop oneself down; to plant oneself down; to sit down (and refuse to move); to sit in (in protest)

8

as usual; as always; as before; as ever; still

12

curt; blunt; brusque

2

talent; ability

1

have to (do, be); must (do, be); is indispensable; is absolutely necessary

7

to descend; to go down; to be handed down (of an order, judgment, etc.); to pass (of time); to surrender; to capitulate; to be less than

2

forever; eternally; for good; as long as one likes; indefinitely; endlessly

3

to be worried; to be troubled

1

it cannot be helped; there's nothing for it; it's no use fighting back; it's hopeless; there is no way out of it

2

self-confidence; confidence (in oneself)

7

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)

9

seat; location (of a gathering, etc.); place; position; post

5

rule; domination; direction; management; control (of one's destiny, public opinion, etc.); governing

5

ability; capability; skill

2

quick; simple; neat

1

once again; yet again

2

to bite (at); to snap at; to snap at (someone); to flare up at; to jump down (someone's) throat

3

ouch; ow

1

to joke; to jest; to make fun of; to laugh at; to romp; to gambol

3

to stop (plug) one's ears

1

scruff of the neck

1

to take a pinch of something (e.g. salt); to pick up in one's fingers

1

delicacy; tact; sensitivity; consideration; thoughtfulness

1

such; like that; that sort of

25

withering; shrivelling; shrinking; contraction; atrophy

1

to lose (something); to get rid of; to eliminate; to remove

2

what!; oh; what the heck; what the; damn

3

woman's heart; female instincts or psychology

2

(not even) an inch; (not even) a little bit; (lit.) one millimeter

1

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

5

clicking one's tongue; tut-tut; smacking one's lips (with relish)

3

to become enraged; to blow one's top; to lose it; to flip out

1

to disappear (of people or animals); to go (away); to leave; to no longer exist

1

pride; dignity; self-worth

2

to cheer up; to be encouraged (by); to be in high spirits

1

purposely (of something needless, unexpected or seemingly counterproductive, etc.); daringly (doing something); not necessarily; not particularly; (arch.) definitely not

1

to fear; to be afraid of

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to associate with; to keep company with; to go out with; to go along with; to follow someone's lead; to accompany someone

2

detailed; full; minute; knowing very well; knowledgeable (about); well-acquainted (with)

4

empty stomach; hunger

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to worry about (someone's welfare or comfort); to feel anxious about; to have apprehensions of

2

hm; um; huh?; what?; nuh-uh; no

3

leaving (a decision, job, etc.) to someone else; entrusting; leaving the choice of a meal to the chef; omakase

1

wasabi (Wasabia japonica); Japanese horseradish; horseradish (or any blend of wasabi and horseradish)

5

common orient clam (Meretrix lusoria)

14

to give up; to abandon (hope, plans); to resign oneself (to)

4

obedient; meek; honest; frank; straight (e.g. hair); without peculiarity

13

to teach; to instruct; to tell; to inform; to preach

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