jpdb beta

shortcake (layered cream and fruit cake; in Japan, made with sponge cake)

1

one-by-one; separately; every single; each and every; without omission

9

unnecessary; unneeded

1

lifesaver; person who saved one's life

4

(approximate) time; around; suitable time (or condition); time of year; season

1

belonging to (a group, organization, etc.); affiliation (with); being attached to; being under the control of; serving (in the military, congress, etc.)

9

to be unusual (of a person or thing); to be uncommon; to be peculiar; to be eccentric; to be different

1

to remove obstacles in the way of one's objective; to take an indirect approach; (lit.) to fill in the outer moat

1

before one knows it; before one realises; without one's knowledge; without noticing

1

fiance; fiancee

1

to cause repercussions

1

without compensation; without reward; without pay; free (of charge)

1

popular; folksy; plebeian; ordinary; unpretentious

1

territory; domain; dominion; possession; sphere of action

2

spacious; roomy; large; extensive (business, dealings, etc.); large (scale); broad

2

opening to the public; making available to the public; exhibiting; unveiling; release (of a film, information, etc.); disclosure

11

self-satisfied look; triumphant look; smug face; shit-eating grin

1

dealing appropriately (with a situation); taking proper measures; handling (an issue) carefully; making the best of (a bad bargain)

2

but then; although; though; reasonable; natural; just

4

to wither; to wilt; to droop; to be dejected; to be disheartened; to be depressed

1

virtuous mind; good intentions; good will; positive mindset; bona fides; good faith

1

private; personal

2

in any case; at any rate; anyhow; because; since; for

1

management; administration; operation

2

violence; reckless action; (an) outrage

1

always; usually

2

gradually; by degrees; little by little; step by step

1

well, ...; right, ...; so; then; that way (would mean ...); if that is the case

2

stock; inventory; having in stock; being in stock

1

cloudiness; cloudy weather; fog (on a mirror, glasses, etc.); cloud (e.g. in marble); gloom; dejection

2

spoils of war; booty; war trophy; something one managed to obtain or buy (at a bargain sale, merchandise stall, etc.); purchases; prizes (at an arcade, etc.)

1

outflow; effluence; efflux; outflow (of people, capital, etc.); drain (of gold, talent, etc. from a country); leak (e.g. of personal information)

1

to count on; to expect; to put confidence in; to trust in; to depend on

1

annoying; infuriating; provoking; irritating; aggravating; vexing

2

the person concerned; the person in question; the said person

3

dangerous; perilous; threatening; stern (expression); hostile (attitude); sharp

2

to go; to come

1

to take a breather; to take a break

1

windy; windswept; receive harsh treatment

1

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

1

to put on (clothing); (lit.) to put (one's arms) through the sleeves

1

impossible

2

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

8

knee-length (clothing)

5

fold; pleat; folds (e.g. of a mountain); crease; (hidden) detail; nuance

6

to resew; to remake

3

heresy; nonconformism; heathenism; paganism

1

both shoulders

1

to court; to woo; to approach defiantly

2

(home) tutor; private tutor; private teacher

2