jpdb beta

haughty; arrogant; insolent; proud; overbearing

3

to slander; to libel; to criticize; to criticise

3

awkward; uncomfortable; embarrassing

2

hurriedly; in a hurry; in haste

1

what's the matter?; what's wrong?; what happened (to) ...?; what have you done (with) ...?; where is ...?

2

king who is a father

1

to meet; to face someone; to co-star; to appear together; to be matched; to face against

5

number two; second in command

1

friendship

1

(spirit of) independence and self-respect

1

confrontation; opposition; antagonism

3

wire

2

meanwhile; in the meantime; by the same token; in contrast

1

dark gray; dark grey; donjiki (clerical dress)

4

to sharpen; to hone; to wash (rice); to scour; to polish

1

edged tool; cutlery

1

wit and intelligence

1

bureaucrat; government official; bureaucracy

1

power; influence

6

on the wane (e.g. popularity of something); decline of one's fortunes

1

roundabout (e.g. expression); indirect (reference, criticism, etc.); oblique

1

political strife

2

as ... as possible

1

quick; speedy; prompt; rapid; swift

2

narrow; tight; formal; stiff; constrained; uncomfortable

1

joint establishment (esp. schools of different levels or different courses of study); establishment as an annex (e.g. of a school); juxtaposition; placing side by side

1

weak constitution; ill health

1

when it comes to ...; if one were to speak of ...; by ... you mean ...; when you say ... you mean that ...; whenever ...; if it's ... then (without fail)

2

in good condition; in fine shape; glib; slick; harmonious; melodious

1

walk; stroll

2

light purple

1

lively; active; vigorous; animated; brisk

2

son

1

devotion; attachment; infatuation

2

exaggeration; overstatement; saying too much; misstatement; slip of the tongue; gaffe

1

ticket; token; label; tag; sign; card; playing card

1

thank you

5

Sunday; day (of the month); counter for days; Japan

1

to stuff into; to jam; to shorten; to move closer together; to reduce (spending); to conserve; to focus intently on

1

short time

3

end; tip; end (of the year, month, etc.); close; youngest child; descendants; offspring

3

terrible; dreadful; terrifying; surprising; startling; tremendous

4

natural; natural (sign)

1

property; possession

1

sisters

3

birthmark; nevus; bruise

2

sarcastic; having a sharp tongue; having a sharp nasty tongue

1

instigation; flattery

1

pet saying; favorite phrase (favorite); stock phrase; manner of talking

2

unable to stay still; unable to contain one's feelings; unable to restrain oneself

2