jpdb beta

wooden statue; wooden image; wooden idol

3

that is (to say); namely; precisely; exactly; if one does ..., then; in that case

1

quite unlike; not bearing the slightest resemblance

2

divine; god-like

1

god of military arts

1

foundation stone; cornerstone

1

fundamental knowledge; the basics

1

feeling refreshed; feeling relieved; neat; tidy; frank; open-hearted; completely

1

groundwork; foundation; inclination; aptitude; undercoat; first coat

1

all ages to come; all generations; eternity

1

to put one's life on the line; to risk one's life; to put everything one has into it

1

newcomer; initiate; rookie

1

mascot

1

prickling; stinging; biting; tale-telling; tattling

1

primitive man

1

to crack (person's voice); to squeak

1

ill-bred; vulgar; boorish

1

small child; pipsqueak; short person; midget; small animal; runt

1

(treating) equally; without discrimination; impartially; alike; in the same way

1

allegory; fable; parable

1

prize beyond one's reach; unattainable object; woman who is out of one's league; (lit.) flower on a high peak

2

kernel; core; nucleus; center; centre

1

Shinto ritual

1

taboo; contraindication

1

to state one's opinion

1

value in doing something; feeling that something is worth doing; rewarding feeling; sense of satisfaction

1

pancake

3

patissier; pastry chef

1

buzz; hum; shake (with vigor); shaking

1

winning over; placation; gentle persuasion

1

flaring up; bursting into flames

1

to blaze; to burn brightly

1

visual hallucination; vision

1

with all one's strength; with might and main; as hard as one can

1

gambling

1

debt; liabilities

1

(outward) appearance; (proper) format (e.g. of an essay); form; appearances; decency; lip-service

1

to suit (one's needs, tastes, purpose, etc.); to serve; to meet (one's expectations, wishes, etc.); to measure up to (e.g. one's ideal); to conform to (the law, standards, etc.); to be consistent with (reason, morality, etc.)

1

(being) most satisfactory; (being) quite satisfied; (being) quite enough

1

approval; acceptance; toleration

1

public opinion poll; straw poll

1

gift; boon; godsend; (good) result; fruit (e.g. of one's efforts)

1

from ancient times; from old times; from time immemorial

1

free-hand

1

to extol; to sing the praises of; to celebrate; to declare; to stipulate; to express

1

person of high rank or position

1

review; reconsideration; revision

3

(political) administration; political power

1

ruling party; government party; party in power; government

1

endless; boundless; everlasting

1