jpdb beta

in name but not in reality

1

to draw through one's hand; to stroke (e.g. a beard); to work someone hard; to masturbate

1

son

3

(dragging a large or heavy item) slowly; (falling) little by little; (slipping) gradually; on and on; while putting off; with a slurp

3

what; so-and-so; such and such; what?; wait; well, well

1

with a clash; with a thud; unexpectedly (meeting someone); suddenly (ending); abruptly (coming to a halt)

1

(looking around) restlessly; (looking) all around; goggling

1

term

2

to attract interest; to arouse someone's interest

3

semicircle

1

mysterious power of words to alter reality

1

prostitute

6

to mix; to combine; to exchange (words, fire, etc.); to cross (e.g. swords); to join together

2

kapow; bang; bulging; filled to bursting; prostitute (catering to Occupation soldiers in Japan after WWII)

2

percussion instrument

2

to jab; to hit; to punch

1

foxtail millet (Setaria italica); Italian millet (also Hungarian, German)

1

soldier

2

quietly; softly; seriously; solemnly; sadly

1

to roll about with laughter; to be convulsed with laughter; to laugh one's head off

1

mackerel (esp. the chub mackerel, Scomber japonicus); server (in an online game)

1

to breed (e.g. maggots); to let breed

2

America; American; fist

2

(work) hard; unceasingly; strenuously; assiduously; busily; ardently

2

without (doing); instead of; if (it) isn't done; if (one) doesn't do ...; if not ...; unless ...

1

backlight (in photography, etc.); illumination (of the subject) from behind

1

both eyes

1

calm; composed; tranquil

1

back; backing; going backwards; background; backdrop; backhand; backer

1

abbreviation; omission; outline; gist; plan; strategy

3

evasion; excuse; subterfuge; runaround

1

eighty; 80

1

free translation; liberal translation

2

(hen's) egg

1

rice seasoning (usu. containing fish meal, seaweed, sesame, etc.)

1

canned food; tinned food; confining someone (e.g. so they can concentrate on work); being stuck in a confined space

2

to bow; to worship; to receive; to see

1

complexion; colour; color; blood red

1

to be dying; to be about to die; to be close to death

2

to be dried out; to be parched

1

unless one ...; if one does not ...

1

painful; bitter; tough; difficult; cruel; harsh

1

doctors; teachers

2

latter period; second half; late stage; third trimester; second semester

2

advance notice; previous note; preliminary announcement; trailer (film, TV); preview

1

mailing; posting

1

crime committed for fun; criminal who takes delight in people's reaction to his crimes

3

three days

1

typical; representative; archetypal; quintessential; stereotypical; model

3

taking on a life of its own (of a rumour, etc.); walking by oneself; talking a walk by oneself; walking unaided; being able to walk without help; standing on one's own feet

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