jpdb beta

example; simile; metaphor; allegory

1

to come (home) to one; to click; to ring a bell; to appeal to one; to speak to one; to impress one

1

familiarity; intimacy; acquaintance

1

explanation; commentary; exposition; elucidation

1

completion; perfection; accomplishment

21

to shine; to glitter

1

whole; entirety; to begin with; in the first place; ... the heck (e.g. "what the heck?"); ... in the world (e.g. "why in the world?")

2

brightness; brilliance; brilliancy; radiance; glitter

1

to fit into (a box, frame, category, etc.); to be contained within; to settle down (into); to be installed (in one's rightful place); to settle into (one's position); to take up (a post); to be delivered

2

outward appearance; looks

4

net content (e.g. on food packaging)

1

dramatic (improvement); remarkable (difference); marked; (far) better; exceptional

1

to turn up; to roll up (e.g. sleeves); to do over and over again; to do relentlessly; to stage a comeback (against) (in mahjong, horse racing, etc.); to come from behind

7

in addition

2

to transfer (to a different place, group, etc.); to change; to move to the next stage (of a plan, etc.); to divert (one's attention) to; to focus on (something different); to spend (time); to let (time) pass

3

piece; slice; cloth; sharpness; agility; counter for scraps, pieces, etc.

1

when it becomes; when it comes to

3

short sword; dagger; stiletto; hour hand (of a clock)

4

there is no need to ...; it should hardly be necessary to ...

2

lickety-split; quickly

1

leather

7

armor; armour

20

durability

4

laws of nature; physical laws; physics

3

defense; defence; safeguard; protection

16

mainly; primarily; mostly; largely; chiefly

2

even at the best of times; already; (even) under normal circumstances; in addition to; as it is

1

strength; power; proficiency; ability

2

to kill (a human) using a blade (sword, machete, knife, etc.); to slice (off); to lop (off); to cut (off)

13

nature (of a person); sex; gender; sex (i.e. sexual attraction, activity, etc.); gender; -ty

2

summer

2

air-permeability; breathability

2

cool; refreshing; clear (e.g. eyes); bright; clear; distinct

1

to get wet

2

to get dry

1

to see to it that ...; to make sure that ...; to try to ...; to make an effort to ...

15

waterproof property

1

or; otherwise

5

for emergency use

1

protection against the cold

1

ability; performance; efficiency

6

one by one; one each; one at a time

1

pleasant feeling; good vibes

2

solid; firm; stout; burly; strong; sturdy

5

good thing; nice thing; good excuse; good grounds; (good) idea; interjection used to impress an idea or to urge a response

3

entirely; completely; all; nothing but

1

physical strength; power; stamina; strength (of a business, economy, etc.)

9

to make sure; to check; to ascertain; to confirm; to verify

1

redoing; doing over again

1

not funny; not a laughing matter; not a joke

1