jpdb beta

to investigate thoroughly; to examine closely; to probe into; to be obsessed with a thought; to brood over; to worry about

1

how; in what way; in what manner

1

means; is; as for

4

high class; high grade

1

to go by; to cross; to pass by; to flash across

1

practical question; practical problem; practical matter

1

momentary; instantaneous

8

during

2

to change; to switch; to change over (to); to renew

1

to hurry (up); to urge on; to press; to rush

1

leaving (on, open, unfinished, etc.); (doing) continuously; constantly; keep ...-ing

6

(degree of) risk; riskiness; danger

1

to rise; to go up; to enter (esp. from outdoors); to come in; to enter (a school); to advance to the next grade; to get out (of water)

1

elegance; dandyism; sophistication; affectation; showing off; putting on an air

2

wife; garnish (esp. one served with sashimi); trimmings; accompaniment; side (remark)

1

direct hit

2

measurement; size; extent; plan; intention; arrangement

2

married couple; husband and wife; man and wife

1

indescribable; inexpressible; unspeakable; indefinable; nobody can tell

1

fruitless effort; wasted effort; abortive scheme; futility

1

to eat; to drink; to receive (e.g. a blow); to be on the receiving end (of something undesirable); to undergo (trouble)

1

to weigh on one's mind; to worry one; to be concerned about

1

change in appearance; transformation

4

temporary; transitory; short-lived

1

restoration (to the original state or location); reconstruction; restitution

1

opening and shutting; opening and closing

1

probably; (most) likely; in all likelihood; I suspect; I dare say; I'm afraid

5

leaving (on, open, unfinished, etc.); (doing) continuously; constantly; keep ...-ing

2

ability; skill; facility

2

to receive; to take; to get someone to do something; to have in one's pocket (a fight, match); to contract (a disease); to catch

2

... or something (like that); ... or whatever; so-called ...; a certain ...

1

so; accordingly; now; then; thereupon; therefore

2

to send; to direct; to dispatch (person, car, etc.); to direct (attention); to turn (spotlight, etc. on)

1

to keep company; to listen to; to associate with; to play against (e.g. a team); to take on (e.g. a rival)

1

getting tired of; getting sick of; getting bored with; getting fed up with

1

to get rid of; to erase; to dispel; to eradicate; to wipe away

3

to add (one thing to another); to add (a few more words, an explanation, etc.)

1

uh-oh; oops; sorry

1

key; lock; key (to a problem, success, etc.); clue

1

temple (on side of head)

1

to pin down; to hold down; to cover (esp. a part of one's body with one's hand); to clutch (a body part in pain); to get a hold of; to obtain; to grasp (a point)

4

he; she; that person; that; that one; that thing

5

to follow; to accompany; to serve; to work under; to obey

1

to fold one's arms; to link arms with someone

1

memory; sense; experience

6

at the same time; concurrently; simultaneously; coinciding (with)

2

swing; shake; appearance; behaviour; pretence; pretense; (a customer) coming to restaurant, ryokan, etc. without a reservation or introduction

1

one swing; one shake (e.g. of pepper); one sword

2

painful; bitter; tough; difficult; cruel; harsh

5

fate; destiny; predestination

2