jpdb beta

problem-solving

2

to spread rumors; to spread rumours

6

possible; conceivable; likely; probable

1

when push comes to shove; when needed; when necessity arises; when the moment arrives

1

shield; buckler; escutcheon; pretext; excuse; grounds (for)

1

to cap off; to culminate

1

finish line tape

1

fourth court rank

2

to get a late start

1

being bunched up together; being crowded together

1

to hold one's breath (in fear, anxiety, etc.)

1

to fall over; to fall down; to fall; to flop (e.g. of a play); to be a flop

2

to let (someone) have the credit (for); (lit.) to let (someone) hold the flowers

1

reading; reading (of a kanji, esp. kun reading); reading (e.g. of a situation); insight

1

(on) land; ground; shore; track and field; athletics

1

to lower the curtain (at the end of a play); to come to an end; to finish

1

several weeks; a few weeks

4

body; torso; trunk; build; physique; health

1

substitute national holiday; day off in lieu of a national holiday that falls on a Sunday; compensatory holiday; compensatory day off work (for having worked on a holiday, etc.)

1

to rest; to suspend; to give relief

2

closure (of a ceremony, event, meeting, etc.)

1

removal; taking away; dismantling (a building, facilities, etc.); withdrawal (of troops)

1

hi; hello; hey; listen!; oh; come on!

1

here; with this

2

mischief; prank; mischievous; naughty; pastime; hobby

1

down to earth; reasonable; able to deal with

1

not knowing when to give up; being a bad loser

2

questioning; interrogation; examination (of a witness)

2

to bring into the open; to reveal; to uncover (e.g. evidence); to bring to light

1

origin of a fire

1

request; commission; entrusting (with a matter); dependence; reliance

2

having a loose tongue; being talkative; speaking without thinking; being unable to keep a secret

1

friendly

3

motive; incentive; motif

4

in a manner of speaking; as it were; so to speak; if you like; per se

1

a size smaller

1

conscience

1

painful experience

2

liver; innards; courage; spirit; crux; essential point

3

to become defiant; to fight back; to turn upon; to take the offensive

4

bitter (e.g. criticism); sharp; biting; severe; scathing; harsh

1

funny; comical; humorous; ridiculous; silly; absurd

1

base (of a polygon); bottom (of the social scale); lower levels; base (e.g. of support); foundation

1

interest; appeal; attraction; fun

2

harassment; pestering

1

gloomy

1

irritation; annoyance; frustration

1

saying all one has to say (usu. negative, e.g. complaints, insults, etc.)

1

golden retriever

1

criticizing; lambasting; pointing out faults; calling for a retake; ordering (someone) to redo something

2