jpdb beta

little by little; bit by bit

4

to level (earth); to cut through (a mountain); to split (the opposition); to break (strike)

2

to well (up); to gush out (of water); to appear (esp. suddenly) (sweat, tears, etc.); to sweat; to feel emotions (e.g. joy, bravery, etc.); to spring up (e.g. an idea, emotions, clouds)

3

to have an eye on; to zero in on

3

core; heart (of the matter); point; crux; kernel

1

to cut deep into; to cut one's way into (an enemy position); to rush on; to press someone hard (e.g. with questions); to get to the heart of (a matter)

1

with a start; with a jump

1

to shiver; to shake; to quake; to tremble; to quaver; to quiver

5

I; me; you; (arch.) manservant

4

divorce

1

wife; garnish (esp. one served with sashimi); trimmings; accompaniment; side (remark)

16

powerful person; influential person

2

common; frequent

1

(feeling of) hatred; (strong) dislike; disgust; aversion; revulsion; loathing

1

finally; after great pains; at last; just barely

3

to turn one's face; to turn around; to look over one's shoulder

1

that sort of; that kind of; like that; such; so

2

fat; tallow; lard; grease

2

Gael

3

to give; to do (something) for

1

blunt; to the point; direct; outspoken; frank

1

bitter (e.g. criticism); sharp; biting; severe; scathing; harsh

1

way of speaking; intimation

1

or something; for instance ... (though there are other suitable options); ... or ...; as soon as; right after; while still

4

to become tense; to be tightened; to become firm (e.g. body)

2

dress; attire; clothing; getup; outfit; personal appearance

1

to explain; to preach; to advocate; to persuade; to prevail upon; to reason with

1

luxury; extravagance; to live in luxury; to indulge oneself; lavish (use of something); abundant

1

to forbid; to ban; to prohibit; to suppress (a feeling, laughter, etc.); to hold back (e.g. tears)

1

the whole world; the whole country; society; the public; supremacy over a nation; government of a country; having one's own way

2

doing whatever one pleases; selfishness; self-indulgence

1

to put on weight; to gain weight; to grow fat; to get stout

1

firm; determined; resolute; conclusive

1

(those) who are; (that) which is; in the capacity of

2

decision; determination; resolution

4

state; condition; the way things should be; ideal state; truth

1

rock (in rock-paper-scissors); stone; ungh; gulp; rumbling (of an empty stomach); growling

1

to hang one's head; to droop one's head

1

to obtain; to come into possession of; to get hold of; to get one's hands on

6

husband and wife; married couple

21

to induce (someone to do something); to tempt; to act toward (someone in a certain way); to handle (men); to send; to forward to

3

we; us

2

harassment; pestering

3

good-naturedness; good-natured person; credulous person; easy mark

4

small dish (usu. one of several accompanying rice); side dish; fill; fill-in (drumming); jack-off material; something to masturbate to

1

good feeling; good will; favourable impression; favorable impression

2

unfavourably; unfavorably; disparagingly; insultingly; ill

1

to peep (through); to peek; to await (one's chance); to guess; to infer

2

to evaluate; to appraise; to comment on

2

generally; mainly; nearly all; almost all; gist; summary; staying within bounds

3