jpdb beta

jokingly; in the form of a joke

1

with a pitter-patter; choked up (with emotion); heart-wringing; momentary tightening of one's chest caused by powerful feelings (e.g. parting with a loved one)

6

to dodge (e.g. a question); to evade; to sidestep; to give (someone) the slip

1

to be sore; to be inflamed; to be bleary; to be dissipated; to be dissolute; to indulge in

1

(sudden) change; reversal; turn-around; coming from behind (baseball)

3

in accordance with; following; roughly; about; Street; Avenue

3

everyday; daily; ordinary; usual; routine; regular

3

to go back

1

sitting cross-legged (i.e. Indian style)

1

sitting; stability

1

pillow; bolster; introduction (e.g. to a rakugo story); lead-in

1

to be commonly referred to as; as people say; as the saying is; they say

1

laying one's head in someone's lap; using someone's lap for a pillow

6

part; part-timer; part-time (work)

1

fat; fatty; grand; magnificent; excellent

1

Qin dynasty (of China; 221-207 BCE); Ch'in dynasty

1

role; assignment; position (of responsibility); post; part (in a play, film, etc.); role

4

climax

1

to pull tight; to brace; to tighten

1

mochi wrapped with sweet bean jam

2

to put into the mouth; to eat

1

gaping (e.g. mouth, wound); (opening) wide; snapping up (e.g. bait); biting into (food); plagiarism; rip-off

1

mumbling; chewing one's words; chewing (food); squirming; wriggling

4

to go past (a place or thing); to go beyond

1

to become attached (to); to take (to); to become affectionate (with); to be tamed

2

to speak frankly; to put things bluntly

1

the reverse; other side; lining

2

admirable; commendable; praiseworthy; laudable; brave; heroic

3

recollection; reminiscence

1

high-handed; oppressive

1

begging; pestering; pleading; coaxing

6

rustling; refreshing; clearly

6

reservation; appointment; contract; subscription; programming (e.g. a device); setting (e.g. a timer)

5

to pair with; to pair up; to pair off

1

bright red; deep red; flushed (of face); downright (e.g. lie); complete; utter

6

proof; evidence; sign; to testify (usu. Christian religious context)

1

bleh

2

rote memorization (memorisation); rote learning; indiscriminate memorizing (memorising)

1

sad; miserable; unhappy; sad; lamentable; deplorable

2

just a little

2

terrific; staggering; tremendous; frightful; ghastly; horrific

2

to nod; to bow one's head in assent; to agree

5

ringing; throbbing violently

1

in a hurry; hastily; in feverish haste

2

touché; you've got me there

1

the ... in question

1

invitation; introduction; temptation

5

to be wrapped up (e.g. in a blanket); to cover oneself

1

stark naked; nude

1

trembling (with fear, anger, etc.); shivering (with cold); shaking; quivering

1