jpdb beta

dangerous; critical; grave; uncertain; unreliable; dodgy

1

caged bird; person whose freedom has been restricted (esp. a prostitute, mistress, concubine, etc.)

3

no matter (what, who, etc.); whether ... or ...; be

1

Western (film genre)

1

as a test; as an experiment; by way of experiment; by way of trial; tentatively

2

skill; proficiency; dexterity; flattery

2

drape

1

strict (e.g. security); heavy (e.g. guard); showy; pretentious; impressive; imposing

1

warmth

1

principle; general rule; as a rule; in principle; in general

1

nonstandard; out of spec; irregular; exceptional; extraordinary; unbelievable

1

to confide; to reveal; to disclose; to lay bare; to speak frankly; to open (one's heart)

5

what's the best thing to do?; what to do?

1

to try one's strength

3

(nearly certain) death; extremely dangerous place (or situation) from which one might not return alive; proper place to die; dilemma; predicament

3

to make frantic efforts; to make an all-out effort; to try desperately

2

whatever

1

exchange student

1

no trouble; easy; simple

3

without

6

white porcelain

5

pity; compassion

2

to leave (someone) alone; to leave to oneself; to leave (someone) be

4

great-grandchild

1

chest (of a person's body); chest of drawers

1

sealed letter

2

wax

2

rash; thoughtless; imprudent; careless; frivolous

1

reliable; authentic

1

letter; note

4

letter of challenge (to a duel, etc.)

23

to apply for; to make an application; to propose (marriage); to offer (mediation); to make an overture (of peace); to challenge

5

manners; etiquette; propriety; manner of production (esp. of prose, poetry, etc.); way of making

2

to have an interest (in)

3

lunch box; bento box

4

week

2

(and) then; and; thereupon; in that case; then; so

12

to throw away one's life

2

gift; boon; godsend; (good) result; fruit (e.g. of one's efforts)

5

to talk on and on; to rattle on; to keep on talking (without pause)

1

neighbour to the left (person, building, etc.)

1

incommunicative; taciturn

1

approach (to a problem, issue, etc.); approach (of a long jump, aircraft's flight, etc.); inrun (of a ski jump); approach (to a building, mountain, etc.); approach shot

1

date (with someone); (social) outing (for two); date night; date (day)

34

large-scale operation; large-scale campaign; major mission

1

first person (to do); person going first; first place; top position; person in the top position

1

crane (any bird of the family Gruidae, esp. the red-crowned crane, Grus japonensis)

1

to be in the firing line; to bear the brunt of (an attack, criticism, etc.); to face (e.g. questioning)

2

that's right; yes; uh-huh

1

in; on; at; during; in the condition of

1