jpdb beta

first (of all); firstly; probably; most likely; more or less (satisfactory); on the whole

2

hurdle; hurdle race; hurdles; hurdle; obstacle

1

underhand grip; backhand grip (e.g. in tennis); unexpected twist; turning the tables (on an opponent)

1

ardent; passionate; vehement

2

passion; enthusiasm; zeal

2

to try to make a favourable impression; to appeal

1

if so; in that case; in that situation

2

sudden; abrupt; urgent; pressing; steep; sharp; rapid

14

to be lucky; to be in luck; to be attached; to have; to be included

3

absolutely; only

1

straight (ahead); direct; upright; straightforward; honest; frank

7

number one; first; best; most; game; round

27

scale; vernier

1

pish; pooh; I see; oh; indeed

5

best in the world

1

complex; complicated; intricate; mixed (feelings)

3

why; how

4

further; above; anymore

2

to step into (e.g. someone else's territory); to break into; to raid; to come to grips with; to get to the core of

1

after all; in the end; conclusion; end; end of a game of go, shogi, etc.

23

lunch break; noon recess; noon rest period

7

noon; midday; daytime; lunch

3

cooked rice; meal; food; one's living; livelihood

3

fairy; sprite; elf

2

next day

1

desk

1

to become dull; to become lifeless; to get bored; to lose interest; to lose value after a peak (e.g. stock); to weaken (of the market)

1

becoming irritated (suddenly); getting annoyed

1

yesterday

8

activity (of a person, organization, animal, volcano, etc.); action; movie (esp. during the silent movie period)

1

a bit more; a bit longer

1

the number of people; many people; a large number of people; (counted as an) adult

1

joining a club

2

to concede one is entirely in the wrong (for the sake of argument)

1

leaving a club; quitting a club

1

roundabout (e.g. expression); indirect (reference, criticism, etc.); oblique

1

club activities; extracurricular activities

1

to hate; to dislike; to loathe

2

on the way; en route; in the middle of; midway; halfway

12

hey; listen

2

head (of a household, etc.); leader; owner; proprietor; subject (of a rumour, etc.); doer (of a deed); guardian spirit (e.g. long-resident beast, usu. with mystical powers)

6

twosome; duo; pair (of criminals)

1

although I say; although one might say; although called

3

to exchange (messages, greetings, arguments, etc.); to intersect; to cross; ... with one another; ... to each other

3

children

1

business; task; use; purpose; for the use of ...; used for ...

7

to put oneself on guard; to stand ready; to square off

1

I see; that's right; indeed

5

curiosity; inquisitiveness

1

to fall forward (of a person); to tumble forward

1