jpdb beta

being stuck between a rock and a hard place; being in a dilemma; being torn between conflicting demands

2

to push someone (towards); to encourage someone

1

adhering to; being a stickler for; being particular about; worrying too much about

1

the four seasons

3

good-looking; fair; beautiful

1

unconsciously; without knowing it; unwittingly; unawares

1

reason; logic; sense; natural way of things

3

to be complete; to be all present; to be equal; to be uniform; to gather; to assemble

7

slanting; tilted; sloping; distorted (feeling); slanted (e.g. view of the world); bad (mood)

3

in succession; one after another

2

to say; to speak; to tell; to be called

4

to pout

1

vacantly; blankly; openmouthed; with one's mouth wide-open; with a whack; with a thump

1

hearty; tremendous; magnificent; glorious; splendid; heroic

14

hesitation; indecision

4

to blow off

2

touché; you've got me there

1

eat shit!; fuck off!; fuck you!

1

I; we

1

one lump; one body; one group

1

ripple; ring on the water; repercussions; Japanese slit drum; instrument made of iron with slits on top; makes a rippling sound

2

around the world; throughout the world

2

starting point; origin

3

evolution; evolution; becoming more advanced; progress

1

four; 4; four years of age; ten o'clock (in the old time system); burakumin; cross grips

1

to break into song; to burst into song; to begin singing

1

ambition; the Buddha's great vow (to save all people)

1

fulfillment; fulfilment; realization; realisation; completion

2

in that manner; like that

3

honestly speaking; in truth; in all honesty; to be frank

4

completely (quitting, etc.); entirely; thoroughly; cleanly (cutting, snapping off, etc.); in a single blow

2

clearing one's throat; cough

6

hold; catch; connection; relationship; unease; discomfort

2

to fit into (a box, frame, category, etc.); to be contained within; to settle down (into); to be installed (in one's rightful place); to settle into (one's position); to take up (a post); to be delivered

2

you can do it if you try

1

to experience (something unpleasant); to go through; to suffer

2

to snap one's fingers; to pop one's fingers; to crack one's knuckles

1

moderate; reserved; modest; temperate; restrained; low-key

3

knock; knocking; fungo hitting; hitting balls for fielding practice; tap; click (e.g. of a retractable pen or mechanical pencil)

9

to invite in; to show someone in

3

suggestion; proposition; proposal; submission (of a bill); motion; proposal

4

stern expression; severe expression; grim expression

1

distant look; faraway look

1

beyond; across; the other side; the distance

2

how (beautiful, tasty, etc.); what a ...; nothing worth mentioning; nothing special; of what name

1

to do (something negative); to make (a blunder); to commit (an error); to eat (up); to drink

3

Dear (so and so); Dear Sir; Dear Madam; To Whom It May Concern

1

to drive (e.g. a horse, carriage); to control; to manage; to govern; to rule

1

latitude; (at one's) discretion; discretionary powers; a free hand

1

to entrust (to someone); to leave (in someone's hands)

6