jpdb beta

little less than; slightly fewer than; just under; weakness; the weak

1

charging (electrically); electrification

6

simple substance (e.g. chemical); something standing alone; separate item; solo item

1

to endure; to keep out (e.g. rain); to pull through; to get over; to surpass; to outdo

2

absolute value

1

fortunes of war

1

dull sound; muffled sound

2

not until now; never yet

4

to pluck off (esp. by twisting); to pick; to break off; to wrest (away from); to wrench free; to snatch (away)

1

scrawl; scribble; graffiti; doodle

3

to crush to death; to stifle to death; to squeeze to death; to stifle (a laugh, etc.); to muffle (one's breathing); to subdue (one's voice)

1

reckless; daredevil; frantic; foolhardy

1

unfortunately; regrettably; sad to say

1

cold; frigid; bracing; dignified

2

large number; innumerable; great many; immense; vast; abundant

1

expression in writing; written representation; notation; writing on the surface (e.g. an address on an envelope); inscribing on the face

1

from what time

1

on one occasion; once; at one point; at one time

2

to come to nothing; to be in vain; to lead nowhere

2

let's have a quick drink

1

opening (a new store, golf course, runway, etc.); open; frank; open (car, collar, tournament, etc.)

1

pouring alcohol; person pouring alcohol for guests or customers (typically a woman); (apprentice) geisha; dancing girl

1

if it is not ...; if it does not ...

1

whenever necessary; as needed; as required; at any time; at all times

1

currently accepting (applications, etc.)

1

treasuring; cherishing; prizing; holding dear

1

vodka

3

rise; increase; income; takings; completion; end; end result (e.g. of crafts)

2

alcohol; sake

2

to leave words (behind one, e.g. after death); to say (for posterity); to utter last words; to leave some things unsaid

1

childhood

1

(filled) to the brim

3

shot glass

1

to knock (ideas) against each other; to present competing ideas; to have a lively exchange of ideas; to smash together; to crash into each other; to throw at each other

1

to gulp down (a drink); to slurp

5

below freezing

1

next; secondly; subsequently

3

cough; ahem

1

exaggerated; overblown; pretentious

1

cough; coughing; tussis

1

presence of other people; (in) public; (in) front of others

1

to exchange greetings

3

fame; reputation; popularity; rumour (rumor); talk

1

conservative

1

stale; old fashioned; hackneyed; trite; antiquated; obsolete

3

by the way; meanwhile; on the other hand

1

otherworldliness; detachment from the real world; lack of worldly sense

2

to charm; to attract; to fascinate; to entice

2

about when; about what time; how soon

1

junior high school; middle school; lower secondary school

1