jpdb beta

to make (good) progress; to move right ahead (with the work); to advance

2

to persevere; to persist; to insist that; to stick to (one's opinion); to remain in a place; to stick to one's post

2

nail (e.g. fingernail, toenail); claw; plectrum; pick; hook; clasp

1

excuse; explanation

2

day after day; every day

1

to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival

1

uh-oh; oops; sorry

1

uniform

2

classroom; lecture room; department (in a university); class; lessons; school (for a particular discipline)

1

to redeem (from sin); to save

1

was it?; I think it was ...; if I've got it right; (I, we) used to ...; I remember ...; it was ...

4

extremely spicy; fiery hot; extremely harsh (criticism, review, etc.); scathing

1

and; thereupon; because of that

1

super-; ultra-; extremely; really; over; more than

2

8th in rank; eighth sign of the Chinese calendar

1

tearing limb from limb; tearing apart; cutting (a person) to pieces

1

to do for (someone); to take in; to deceive; to hoodwink

1

overtime (work)

1

early shift; morning shift; early arrival

1

to give; to do (something) for

1

preview of next installment (TV shows, podcasts, etc.)

1

oh, yes?; really?

2

knife

1

to hate; to detest

1

to be careful; to be discreet; to do in moderation; to refrain (from overdoing); to be reverent; to be purified

1

day in question; appointed day; that very day; the day (of issue, publication, etc.)

2

general; universal; ordinary; average; (arch.) the same; (arch.) no different

1

guardians; parents; father and older brother

1

use; utilization; utilisation; application

1

very hard; with utmost effort; as hard as one can; with all one's might; for dear life; eagerly

1

clothing; costume; outfit; garment; dress

2

each (person); everyone; individual; respective

1

one's share; one's portion

1

confirmation; verification; validation; review; check; affirmation

6

size

1

to come together; to merge; to fit; to match; to be profitable; to be equitable

3

at once; immediately; right away; directly (face, lead to, etc.); automatically (mean, result in, etc.)

3

report; return (e.g. tax); statement; declaration; notification; filing

1

decoration; arrangement

1

progress; being under way

1

a bit more; a bit longer

2

to be added to; to be appended; to join in (e.g. a group of friends); to participate; to increase (e.g. heat); to gain in (e.g. influence)

2

to open (e.g. doors); to open (e.g. business, etc.); to be empty; to be vacant; to be available; to be open (e.g. neckline, etc.); to have been opened (of one's eyes, mouth, etc.)

1

rice cracker; senbei; Japanese cracker; rice cookie; wafer

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elbow

1

open seam; seam that has come apart; tear

1

to hang (something) on (something); to throw on (clothes); to hook; to catch; to cheat; to evade payment; to drink (alcohol)

2

opportunity; occasion; (arch.) order; (arch.) sequence; (arch.) successor

3

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

3

without change; as is; just like; extremely similar; immediately; just after

3