jpdb beta

if it's going to be that way, then ...; if given the choice; if possible; if anything

1

talk; dialogue; conversation

11

gravure; photogravure; rotogravure; gravure picture

1

beginning (of a book, magazine, etc.); opening page; beginning (of a matter); start

1

front and rear; front and back; before and after; around; about; order; context

1

compilation (of a text); editing; volume (of a text); completed literary work

1

long

1

10th month of the lunisolar calendar (traditional first month of winter, approx. November); late autumn; late fall

1

to place on (something); to give (someone) a ride; to give a lift; to load (luggage); to carry; to send out (on the airwaves, etc.); to deceive

1

to bite at; to snap at; to nibble; to get one's teeth into (metaphorically); to get to grips with; to really get into

1

date and time

1

I'm sorry; (it's) inexcusable; thank you very much (for help, etc.)

2

unable to leave the work at hand; right in the middle of something; tied up; busy

1

what; so-and-so; such and such; what?; wait; well, well

2

to change; to alter; to reform; to correct; to examine; to check

1

to go too far; to go past; to go to extremes; to overdo it

1

betterment; improvement; kaizen (Japanese business philosophy of continuous improvement)

1

endurance; patience; perseverance; self-control; self-restraint

3

they; those guys

1

he; she; that person; that; that one; that thing

1

to smash up; to defeat crushingly

2

written thing (e.g. book, musical composition); works

1

to kill one's enemy (opponent)

1

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

2

pinch; crisis; tough spot; clothespin

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)

1

detailed; full; minute; knowing very well; knowledgeable (about); well-acquainted (with)

1

to finger; to touch; to make changes to; to tinker with; to dabble in; to do as a hobby

1

willingness (e.g. to do something); eagerness; motivation; inspiration; determination; high aspirations

1

to be full of (e.g. adventure, youth, energy); to be overflowing with

1

memorization; memorisation; learning by heart

1

have a good day; take care; see you

2

charging (electrically); electrification

2

to deceive with smooth talk; to wheedle; to give someone a snow job

1

definitely; absolutely; without doubt; absolute; unconditional

1

to roll up; to enfold; to swallow up; to involve; to drag into

2

before; previously; ahead; Pardon me for leaving (before you)

1

handshake; reconciliation; joining hands; cooperation

1

photograph; photo; picture; moving picture; movie

6

good; OK; all right; fine; very well; will do

2

both (people)

1

chance; opportunity

1

rare

1

to be completely satisfied; to be completely contented

1

I would be most grateful if you could ...; I would humbly ask that you ...; please ...

1

well then ...; in that situation; in which case

1

jumping straight to the business, ...; I know this is abrupt, but ...; let's skip the pleasantries; getting to the point

1

literature; the arts; art and literature; liberal arts

1

to differ; to vary; to disagree

1

activity (esp. energetic); great efforts; conspicuous service; to flourish; to participate actively; to play an active role

1