jpdb beta

ring; arena; ring

2

type; style; mold; mould; kata (set sequence of positions and movements in martial arts); style (in kabuki, noh, etc.); convention

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ball; ball (pitch delivered outside the strike zone); board (cardboard, pasteboard, etc.)

5

straight (ahead); direct; upright; straightforward; honest; frank

4

stick

3

twist (dance); twist (movement); spin

2

half-roasted; half-baked; rare

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scary; frightening; eerie; dreadful

4

overall; general; as a whole

1

somewhat large; of a larger size; on the large side; large swing (bat, racquet, etc.); long sweeping stroke

1

solid; firm; stout; burly; strong; sturdy

2

tired; frazzled; tiresome; tiring; draining

1

following a single pattern; conforming to the same pattern; one-track; single-track; repetitive; predictable

1

censure; criticism; blame; disparagement; vilification

1

to melt; to liquefy; to dissolve (in a liquid); to bring into solution; to lose (money; through gambling, etc.); to squander

2

deep-frying; deep-fried food; abura-age; thin deep-fried slices of tofu

2

major incident; major happening; big scandal

1

brown colour (created by roasting or firing)

1

as a matter of fact; to tell the truth

1

near; close (to); nearby; (drawing) near; approaching; almost here

3

crisis; critical situation; emergency; pinch

1

ouch!; hot, hot, hot!; something hot; fire

1

to dash over oneself (e.g. water); to take (e.g. shower); to bask in (e.g. the sun); to suffer (e.g. an attack); to draw (e.g. criticism, attention, praise); to have heaped upon

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(stroke of) luck; (unexpected) good fortune; godsend; windfall

2

to soak; to dip; to steep; to moisten; to wet

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tenugui; (hand) towel (usu. thin cotton cloth)

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without a moment's delay; at once; immediately; instantly; promptly; without hesitation

2

reception (telephone); listening (to a telephone)

2

to be deep fried; to be hoisted up high (e.g. of a flag); to soar up into the air (e.g. of fireworks); to well up (of emotions); to become stronger (of feelings); to stand out; to be striking

1

wire mesh net; net made out of metal wire

1

rescue; extricate; reclaim; deliverance

1

to blossom; to flower; to bloom; to flower (of a civilization, talent, etc.); to flourish; to become widespread

1

to jump up; to spring up; to move around; to bounce up and down; to pound (of one's heart, e.g. with excitement); to throb

1

to pull up; to drag up; to increase; to raise (e.g. taxes); to withdraw; to leave; to promote (someone to a higher position)

3

expansion; swelling; increase; growth

1

tragedy; tragic drama; tragic play; tragedy; calamity; disaster

2

dangerous; risky; in danger; in jeopardy; uncertain; unreliable

2

thank you very much; I'm sorry; excuse me

1

deep blue; bright blue; ghastly pale; pallid; white as a sheet

3

sharp (words); harsh (manner, tone, etc.); hostile (mood, attitude, etc.); spiky; prickly; jagged

1

to come out; to fall out; to fade; to discolour; to wear a hole (e.g. clothes); to leave (e.g. a meeting); to be clear

1

extra; excess; surplus

2

correct answer; right solution; correct interpretation; right decision; right choice; appropriate judgement

1

battle formation; camp; encampment; group; gang; war

1

will (to do something); drive; motivation; enthusiasm; eagerness

1

to pass; to pass on; to give (something) a miss; to cut it out; to knock off (for the day); to let the matter drop

2

ring; loop (of rope); halo (of an angel)

1

to remake; to rebuild

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degree; extent; (health) condition; state of health; adjustment; moderation; addition and subtraction

3

reserve; spare; preparation; preliminaries

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