jpdb beta

to backfire; to produce a result opposite to what was expected or intended

2

to spout out; to spurt out; to sprout; to bud; to burst into laughter; to blow (smoke, etc.)

1

to make a display of one's originality (eccentricity); to deliberately act oddly (e.g. to get attention)

1

fabrication; forgery; falsehood; hoax

1

to overcome (opposition); to push past; to force one's way; to press and cut

1

to fall completely silent; to become still as death

2

outside; exterior; the open (air); other place; somewhere else

2

speaking voice; talking voice

1

(sound of) footsteps; sense or sign that something is approaching

3

tumult; great noise; clatter; hustle and bustle

1

up to now; so far; traditional; conventional; usual

2

to approach; to draw near; to be imminent; to press (someone for something); to urge; to compel

10

but; however; (and) yet; nevertheless; still; for all that

7

may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly

3

to lend an ear; to hearken; to give an ear to; to listen carefully

1

changing one's mind

1

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

1

there being no use in arguing (about it); not up for discussion

2

large sketchbook used during TV filming to notify the cast of special stage direction, relay messages, etc.; cue card; crib sheet; cheat sheet

1

smoothly; easily; readily

1

dictation; verbal statement

1

reading in a monotone; stiff delivery; wooden delivery; reading a Chinese classical text without translating it into Japanese

1

please

1

threat; menace

2

to be lost (e.g. luggage); to be missing; to be used up; to be run out; to disappear (e.g. pain); to be lost (e.g. a dream, confidence)

3

to take careful aim (at)

1

towards (a destination); for the purpose of; with the goal of; targeting (a group, a demographic)

7

practice; training; drill; (an) exercise; workout

14

support; help; backing; covering (from enemy attack); protection

1

adds light emphasis or insistence to a statement; gives a statement a threatening or condescending tone

3

comparatively; relatively; fairly; rather; pretty; unexpectedly

3

gentle; mild-mannered

1

to compete; to contest; to quarrel; to argue; to deny (e.g. evidence)

2

irresponsible; perfunctory; lukewarm; half-baked; (already) enough; considerably

3

tedious; boring; being fed up with

1

either way; in any case; one way or another

1

previously; before; first; before (something or someone else); beforehand; in advance

9

to beat; to batter; to pummel

1

thinking; thought; idea; notion; intention; plan

4

just now; at this moment; at this point of time

1

clear; precise; definite; distinct

4

malice; malicious intent; intent to kill

1

hindrance; obstacle; to visit (someone's home); demon who hinders Buddhist training; demon who obstructs sentient beings from maintaining moral behaviour

6

stagnation; hindrance; delay

1

(one's) quota; assignment

1

bad actor; lousy actor; wooden actor; ham actor

1

manner; style

1

cruel; heartless; violent; intense; very bad; terrible

2

to assign; to allot; to divide among; to distribute; to prorate; to assess

1

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

2