jpdb beta

to avoid meeting someone's gaze; to not look someone in the eyes

1

to turn one's face away

2

grabbing hold; eagle grip; tight hold

1

suddenly and forcefully (e.g. jerk, poke, shove); in a single gulp; in one go

1

unskillful; poor; awkward; imprudent; untactful

2

one's body; one's person; oneself; one's appearance; one's place (in society, etc.); one's position

10

to destroy; to overthrow; to wreck; to ruin

2

excuse me; pardon me; I'm sorry; thank you; you shouldn't have; it's too much

3

to have a cramp; to twitch; to stiffen (of a face, expression); to freeze; to shrink (of skin, due to a scar); to tauten

1

to give one's name (as); to introduce oneself (as); to claim to be; to call oneself; to reveal oneself (as); to admit to being

6

preparation; arrangements; getting ready; provision; setup; reserving

4

scary; frightening; eerie; dreadful

14

honorific; term of respect; polite expression; honorific language

1

to turn up; to roll up (e.g. sleeves); to do over and over again; to do relentlessly; to stage a comeback (against) (in mahjong, horse racing, etc.); to come from behind

5

to be decided; to be settled; to be unchanging; to be the same (as always); to be a fixed rule; to be destined; to be well executed (of a manoeuvre in a sport, game, etc.)

5

seriousness; earnestness; truth; sanctity

3

heartbroken; crestfallen; dejected; feeling exhausted; feeling drained

3

to hang one's head; to droop one's head

6

scrubbing hard; scrubbing clean

1

to scratch; to perspire; to shovel; to paddle

12

to pluck; to pick; to tear

3

and then; after that

4

to raise one's face; to lift one's head; to raise one's eyes

2

to shout; to cry (out); to scream; to clamor (for or against); to advocate; to insist

9

impossible; unthinkable; unbelievable; ridiculous

3

extermination; elimination; renouncing worldly desires (in order to concentrate on Buddhist teachings); curing (an illness)

6

unreasonable; unnatural; impossible; forcible; forced; excessive (work, etc.); immoderate

11

time; meter; beat; the moment (of doing); the instant

1

to fly; to soar; to jump; to leap; to spatter; to scatter; to hurry

4

saliva; spit; spittle

1

inside pocket

1

handkerchief

1

style; way; shape; dress; attire; clothing

2

to win; to gain victory

8

to shake one's head (in disagreement); to disagree; to refuse; to say no; to turn down (a request)

6

real intention; true motive; true meaning

1

even now; still; as yet

1

everyone; anyone; no one; nobody

3

to shun; to avoid; to ostracize; to neglect; to distance oneself from; to give the hard shoulder

2

anywhere; for all time; through thick and thin; come hell or high water; persistently; stubbornly

1

to remain; to stay (somewhere)

2

will (to do something); drive; motivation; enthusiasm; eagerness

7

but; however; although

46

knee; lap; knee and thigh (while sitting)

7

to break; to fracture; to fold; to bend; to make (origami); to interrupt

2

having an expert eye

2

to match (rhythm, speed, etc.); to join together; to unite; to face; to be opposite (someone); to compare; to check with

8

collar; lapels

2

to snatch (at); to grab

1

right; privilege

1