jpdb beta

to tear off; to peel off; to rip off; to strip off; to skin; to flay

2

to stuff into; to jam; to shorten; to move closer together; to reduce (spending); to conserve; to focus intently on

13

outward appearance; looks

2

again; once again; yet again

1

restlessly; nervously; uneasily; in a fidget

1

cover (of a book, magazine, etc.); binding; to appear on the cover of a magazine

2

sniff-sniff (of an animal); whining; whimpering

1

to sniff; to smell

1

conviction; belief; confidence

5

love; affection; attachment; craving; agape; Ireland

1

this much; this amount

1

intricate; elaborate; complicated; complex

1

thief; robber

1

scheming; planning; maneuvering; manoeuvring; plotting

5

to devote oneself; to do one thing exclusively; to make a job of; to decide to

1

to fit (e.g. a pane into a frame); to insert (e.g. a cork); to put on (something that envelops; e.g. a ring, gloves); to place (a hoop) around; to pigeonhole (into a particular category); to force (into a mold); to entrap

1

each and every; all

2

careful; cautious; wary; watchful; vigilant; prudent

4

unpleasant; disagreeable; nasty; lewd; lascivious; obscene

1

to prevent (something) from occurring; to forestall; to avert; to nip in the bud

1

the very best; excellent; superb

1

achievement; feat; meritorious deed; distinguished service

1

emphasis; stress; accentuating (a feature or certain part); accenting; strong tone (of the market); firm tone

1

to recognize; to recognise; to deem; to judge; to approve; to deem acceptable; to admit

7

to work (someone) hard; to push (someone) around

1

to insert; to put in; to come in (of light); to shine in; to have a griping pain (in the stomach, chest, etc.)

2

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

1

to poke one's nose into another's affairs; to have a hand in; to take a (deep) interest in; to poke one's head (into a room)

1

one o'clock; once; at one time; for a time; for a while; a time

1

anxiously; impatiently; worriedly; fretting; getting worked up

2

aim; object; expectations; prospects; something that can be relied upon; snack served with alcoholic drink; pad

1

it's OK to ...; it's best to ...; it's alright to ...

1

to fish; to angle; to catch; to lure in; to tempt; to attract

1

enjoyable; fun; pleasant; happy; delightful

1

clean sweep; purging; doing away with; eradication

1

in a sense; in some way; to an extent

2

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

3

envelope

1

to meddle (in someone's affairs); to poke one's nose into; to interfere; to make a pass (at someone); to hit on

1

tight-lipped; able to keep a secret

1

to let (someone) hear; to tell (e.g. a story); to make (someone) listen; to make (someone) understand; to grip (someone) with skilful singing, storytelling, etc.; to hold (someone) enchanted by

1

to brace oneself; to focus one's energies; to focus one's mind

1

wherein; therein; thereinto; among which

2

expression; look; countenance; face

1

to do

6

last drink (of sake); last glass; last cup

4

taking in; bringing in; capturing (e.g. customers); attracting; confusion; bustle

1

previous generation (of a family); previous head of the family; predecessor; previous age; previous generation

6

stone; rock; jewel; precious stone; flint (in a lighter); (round) game piece

3

to give an order

1