jpdb beta

first meeting; first interview with

9

the opposite sex; isomerism

1

just before; on the verge of; on the brink of; just in front of; just ahead of

5

Europe and the United States; Europe and America; the West

2

to live (on, by, etc.); to lead a life; to make a living; to earn a livelihood; to spend one's time (doing); to pass one's days (doing)

3

supple; flexible; elastic; graceful; elegant; refined

1

nail (e.g. fingernail, toenail); claw; plectrum; pick; hook; clasp

5

glamorous; charming; fascinatingly elegant; lovely; gorgeous; beguiling

2

hygienic; healthy; healthful; sanitary

4

manicure; nail polish; nail varnish

1

artificial fingernail; fake fingernail

1

extra; more; unnecessary; needless; all the more; even more

10

ornament; decoration

3

bent back; prone posture; weak-kneed; timidity; lack of nerve

1

knob; handle; snack (to have with a drink); side dish; a pinch (e.g. of salt); (file) handle

1

to wear; to be dressed in; to have on

1

thirst for blood; bloodlust; determination to kill

6

to a great extent; impressive; staggering; horrible; complete; whole

1

what is colloquially called; what is commonly referred to as; what is popularly known as; so-called

1

martial arts

1

layman (esp. as opposed to a Buddhist monk); laity; local manners; modern customs; common; popular

2

in (of a ball; in tennis, etc.); inside the line; in; inside; enter here; enter; back nine

3

Japan Agricultural Cooperatives (JA)

1

anywhere; for all time; through thick and thin; come hell or high water; persistently; stubbornly

6

cool-headed; level-headed; hard-headed

3

growth; breeding; growing up (in, as); upbringing

6

radiant smile; contented smile

1

hug

4

prejudice; bias; distorted view

1

to shrug one's shoulders

20

to come near; to let someone approach; to bring near; to bring together; to deliver (opinion, news, etc.); to send (e.g. a letter); to let someone drop by

6

(scrutinizing) carefully; (examining) thoroughly; (looking at) closely

1

tweezers; forceps

1

with a plunge (of something sharp into something soft); with a thrust; with a stab

1

to stab; to stick; to pierce; to thrust

3

soft; flabby; spongy; mushy; soggy

3

to be buried; to be covered; to overflow; to be crowded; to be repaid (e.g. debt); to be replenished

1

slowly; tardily; complaining; grumbling; unsettled (e.g. weather); loose

2

to pull out; to draw out; to omit; to leave out; to do to the end; to do thoroughly; to let out (e.g. air from a tyre)

12

to stick to; to cling to; to adhere to

9

to hold in one's mouth; to bring with; to take along

3

without; unacceptable; not alright; (arch.) nonexistent; (arch.) not being (there)

8

to grimace; to frown

6

companion; follower; attendant; retinue

7

to be gluttonous; to be greedy; to be voracious; to eat like a horse

2

still; much more; (not) yet; still a long way to go; still a long way off; not there yet

10

(another's) child; child; kid

2

so much; so; like that

43

to become hungry

6

to bless; to show mercy to; to give (money, etc.)

1