jpdb beta

taste (in fashion, music, etc.); sense (e.g. of humour); flair

2

with a bang; with a crash; with a bump; suddenly (fall); sharply

1

violence; assault; rough (handling, language, etc.); reckless; rape; sexual assault

1

several people; a few people

2

in succession; one by one

2

declaration of war; proclamation of war

1

some nerve (as in "you have some nerve to ...")

1

to be itching to put one's skills to use

1

to pulverize; to break into pieces; to beat to a pulp; to defeat completely; to crush

1

it seems that ...; it appears that ...; is like ...; is similar to ...

1

with a start; in a fright; alarmedly

1

introduction; bringing in; installation; introduction (to a story, lecture, etc.); introductory part

1

favorable reception; good reputation; popularity

1

rule violation; rule infraction; infringement of the rules

1

pluralizing suffix; nickname-forming suffix

1

thunderous roar of laughter (from multiple people); loud burst of laughter; explosive laughter

1

to remove; to get rid of; to exclude; to except; to kill (a traitor, opponent, etc.)

2

hurdle; hurdle race; hurdles; hurdle; obstacle

1

mwahahaha (evil laughter); coo coo; cooing; stifled laughter; suppressed laughter; sound of snagging

4

ceremony; rite; ritual; service

1

to make a great fuss; to raise a hue and cry; to make an uproar; to clamour

1

temporary; provisional; interim; special; extraordinary; extra

1

how many people; a number of people

1

(imperial) reign; period

1

to surround; to crowd around; to gather around; to encircle; to besiege

2

fear; dread; dismay; terror; horror; scare

1

ha ha ha (laughter)

2

easy to get into (e.g. of music, etc.); easily getting into (a certain mood, etc.)

1

to wait and see; to sit on the fence; to be noncommittal

3

kyogen; farce presented between noh plays or during the interlude of a noh play; kabuki play; kabuki performance; make-believe; ruse

1

to stream; to flow (liquid, time, etc.); to be washed away; to be carried; to drift; to float (e.g. clouds); to sweep (e.g. rumour, fire)

4

to pull oneself together; to collect oneself (after a failure); to regain control (of oneself)

2

talk; story; conversation

1

couscous; cuscus (variety of phalanger)

1

to use someone's (argument, attack) against them; to use (an attack) to one's advantage; to take advantage of (a negative situation)

1

(all) through (e.g. the night); throughout (e.g. the year); within (e.g. the week); in the course of (e.g. today); all over; throughout (e.g. the world)

1

in a crowd; ganging up (on); joining forces

1

harmless

1

mistake; error; fault; slip; blunder; omission

1

shame; disgrace; (sexual) violation; rape

2

hatred; abhorrence; loathing; detestation

3

scream; shriek; shout; exclamation

2

to become bloodshot

1

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

1

to stab (into); to thrust (violently); to plant (in the ground, snow, etc.); to set; to stick (upright)

2

carotid artery

1

spray; splash

1

instant death

2

border; boundary; turning point; watershed; area; region

1

tranquil; calm; restful; peaceful; quiet

1