jpdb beta

to sew; to stitch; to weave one's way (e.g. through a crowd)

1

(direct) hit; hitting the mark

1

to succeed (in doing); to pull something off; to manage (to do a job)

3

equality; equal; same rights; same rank; equivalence

1

versatility; multiplicity of use

1

making rapid progress; making great advances; rush; dash; onslaught

1

unsteadily (e.g. on one's feet); shakily; wavering (in one's mind); unsteadily; aimlessly; unconsciously

1

contribution (furthering a goal or cause); services (to a cause)

1

more or less; though not quite satisfactorily; tentatively; for the time being; just in case; once

2

several shots; several blows

3

to receive; to take; to get somebody to do something; to have in one's pocket (a fight, match); to contract (a disease); to catch

1

special characteristic; special quality; trait; idiosyncrasy; peculiarity

1

weak point; weakness; shortcoming; defect; flaw; sore spot

1

reliance; trust; faith; confidence

2

to save trouble; to save effort; to save hassle; to save bother; to save time

1

beating (inflicted as punishment); mob violence; mob justice

1

village; hamlet; countryside; country; home (of one's parents, etc.); hometown

9

outside (e.g. of a building); exterior; outside (of a group, company, etc.); outside world

2

the rest; the others; in addition (to that); besides that; and so forth; and the like

1

really; very; extremely; (not) anything; (not) at all; (not) a bit

3

cunning; crafty; wily; sly

1

piling up; accumulating; forming a (huge) pile; lying in piles

1

to catch; to capture; to catch hold of (someone); to stop (e.g. a stranger in the street); towards (someone); at (someone)

1

secret; private; surreptitious

1

evening meal; dinner

1

to clear up; to become cloudless; to be refreshed

1

cloudless (sky); without a cloud (in the sky)

1

fine weather; fair weather

1

rain; rainy day; rainy weather; the November suit (in hanafuda)

1

to fall (of rain, snow, ash, etc.); to come down; to form (of frost); to beam down (of sunlight or moonlight); to pour in; to visit (of luck, misfortune, etc.)

2

advantageous; favourable; better; profitable; lucrative; gainful

3

to meet; to assemble; to congregate

1

to insert; to put in (such that there is a snug fit); to have sex; to fuck; to pigeonhole (into a particular category); to place a ring-shaped object around something (esp. one that restricts freedom, such as handcuffs)

1

clear insight; resignation (to one's fate); acceptance

1

to compare with the eye

1

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

1

labour shortage; labor shortage; shortage of workers; shortage of hands

1

which (of three or more); well; now; c'mon

1

complaint; troubles; objection; grievance

2

any more; any further; any better; any longer

7

please!; I'm asking you; for heaven's sake

1

leisurely post; do-nothing job; sinecure

1

to forget completely; to leave behind

1

post; official position; managerial position; executive position

1

violent shock; agitation; turbulence; turmoil; upheaval; excitement

1

every day; daily; day after day; days (e.g. good old days)

1

to grumble; to gripe; to complain

1

to pour water (into); to dilute with water; to hinder; to hamper; to throw cold water on

1

idle complaint; grumble; moha (ignorance, folly)

1

anyway; anyhow; as one likes; by all means; at any cost; no matter what it takes

1