jpdb beta

idealized image

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self-affirmation; self-approval

1

so; so much; this much

1

to threaten; to menace; to intimidate; to startle; to frighten; to scare

1

first match (in a series)

1

to pay respect (to)

2

enemy army

1

primordial; fundamental; basic; primitive

1

pesticide; repellent; eliminator; eradicator; -cide

8

alone; unaided; away from home

2

space suit

1

when it comes to ...; if one were to speak of ...; by ... you mean ...; when you say ... you mean that ...; whenever ...; if it's ... then (without fail)

2

exchange of presents

1

unexpected (joy, success, etc.); unanticipated; beyond what one hoped; beyond one's expectations

1

beatitude; supreme bliss

1

licking; lapping up; (eating up) quickly; gobbling up

3

right in the middle (of); midst; height

1

to burst into bud; to sprout; to have a crush; to be infatuated

1

sprouting; budding; crush (esp. on an imaginary character in manga, etc.); fascination; infatuation

1

dance hall; dance floor; landing (stairs); leveling off (e.g. in the economy); period of stagnation

1

newcomer; neophyte; novice; newbie

1

trying the food at various restaurants; eating tour; walking while eating; eating while walking

1

natural enemy

2

sweeping victory; easy victory

1

ecosystem

1

out (of a ball, in tennis, etc.); outside the line; out; putout; outer; external; exit

2

unthinkable; count for nothing; not matter; out of the question

1

this and that; this or that; one thing or another; this way and that

1

to draw a conclusion

1

wide open (of eyes); large and bright (eyes)

1

right on the heels of yesterday, then today ...; soon after something, and yet now ...

1

at the critical moment; when the time comes; when it's most important; when necessary; in an emergency; when push comes to shove

1

bento; Japanese box lunch

1

with hushed footsteps

1

disorderly gathering

1

nonstandard; substandard

1

to share (someone's) good luck; to follow (someone's) example; to enjoy the same benefits (of someone or something); to be named after

1

to determine (esp. a culprit or underlying cause); to pin down; to ascertain; (arch.) to stab to death

2

with a momentary flash of light

1

medicine; drug; chemical

11

herbicide

1

articles; supplies; parts

1

membership card; membership certificate

1

ordinary person; member of the general public; non-celebrity

1

available

1

distinctive of; characteristic of; uniquely applying to; but; except; without

2

collecting together and buying; doing a big shop

1

to feel nervous; to feel afraid; to be startled; to be surprised; (arch.) to be shy; (arch.) to be bashful

1

it is assuredly (that)...; can say with confidence that it is...

1

tearing (along a perforated edge); peeling off (a plastic film, sticker, etc.)

1