jpdb beta

theory

4

much less; to say nothing of

2

nonstandard; substandard

4

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

2

unexpected; unforeseen; inconceivable

2

absolutely normal; perfectly commonplace; taken for granted

1

to be taught; to learn; to take lessons in

6

compound; composite; doubles (tennis, badminton, etc.); place bet (in horse racing, etc.); show bet

1

lightning; thunder; god of thunder; god of lightning; anger; fit of anger

7

boisterous dance; dancing wildly

2

explosive increase; rising dramatically; shooting up

1

congratulation; congratulations; celebration; congratulatory gift; present

2

big quarrel; huge fight; big row

2

happy; auspicious; propitious; naive

3

migration; immigration

3

clearly; distinctly; vividly

1

national politics; political situation; statecraft; body politic

1

irresponsibility

6

grandparents

5

having a headache; racking one's brains; troubling over something

1

use of force

1

international problem

3

I wonder about that; don't bet on it; famous last words

3

the way there; outbound leg; bound for ...; outbound ticket

4

serious look (on one's face); straight face

2

blood relationship; blood relative

1

stone statue

3

to become rusted together; to become rusted shut; to rust; to become (completely) rusty; to become rusty (of a skill or ability); to become less effective

2

to tilt (esp. head); to lean; to incline; to slant

2

as a child; when one was a child

7

manner of speaking; mode of expression; way of saying something

2

aimlessly; unexpectedly (showing up); slowly swaying; staggering; moving feebly

2

to match (rhythm, speed, etc.); to join together; to unite; to face; to be opposite (someone); to compare; to check with

1

to become extremely serious (in attitude); to look solemn; to assume a solemn air

1

lifting (a child) high up in the air

1

to half-rise to one's feet

3

for one's age

3

bright; intelligent; clever; smart

1

obvious; undeniable

1

confectionery production

1

all that one has; all that there is; the whole

2

assistance; aid; support

1

large country; major nation; great power; province of the highest rank (ritsuryo system)

6

eating strange food; eating bizarre things; simple diet; plain food; eating meat (thus breaking Buddhist rules)

1

polish; refinement

2

baked sweets

1

revision; amendment; alteration

1

attempt; trial; experiment; endeavour (endeavor); effort; venture

2

cheerfully; buoyantly; happily; in high spirits

2

camera shake

1