jpdb beta

swallowing whole; swallowing without chewing; taking something in without fully understanding it; accepting without reservation; accepting something as-is

1

insignificant; inconsequential; trifling; negligible; of little importance

1

explosive power

2

(a) mosaic

1

end; close

1

collapse; collapsing; death; bad debt

1

skeleton; skeletal structure; build; framework

1

to have a taste for; to be fond of; to enjoy (in moderation); to be modest; to be prudent; to watch (e.g. one's behaviour)

2

collusion; conspiracy; common-law marriage; illicit intercourse; liaison

1

vicious circle; vicious cycle

1

conspiracy; collusion

1

meanwhile; in the meantime; by the same token; in contrast

4

to raise; to set up

1

to run out of; to be short of; to be out of stock; to be out of (e.g. breath); to lose (one's patience, concentration, etc.)

2

to draw the line (between two situations); to make a clear distinction; to make it clear where one stands; to take clear responsibility for (mistakes, etc.)

1

coolness; calmness; composure; all right; fine; OK

2

Banzie

1

to feel itchy; to itch; to feel creepy; to be impatient; to itch (to do something); to be eager

1

goody goody; goody two-shoes; teacher's pet

1

kitten; small cat

4

body

1

as time passes; with the passing of time; with time

1

wet and glistening; slimy; slippery; to have a sheen; to be slimy

1

to be infatuated (with); to be hooked (on); to lose one's heart (on)

2

ouch

1

special; TV special

3

right or wrong; good or bad; quality; having both merits and demerits; having both advantages and disadvantages

2

as (X, then Y); with; in accordance with; in proportion to

2

red-horned demon; red ogre

1

(horned) blue demon; blue ogre

1

light (weight)

2

setting; placement

1

craftsman; artisan; workman; carpenter

2

nata de coco; coconut gel

1

root vegetable

1

smelling of mud or earth; unrefined; uncouth

1

home cooking

11

judo; jujutsu

1

cooked white rice

1

cheap fish for the masses (e.g. sardines, mackerel, pike)

1

long life; longevity

1

to celebrate; to congratulate; to present (a gift) in celebration; to drink in celebration; to wish for (a happy future, good fortune, etc.); to pray for

1

lucky tea (var. of tea made from sea tangle, black soybeans, pepper, pickled plums, etc. and drunk on festive occasions); New Year tea

1

talisman; lucky charm

2

all-rounder

1

skillfully; admirably; really well; excellently

1

to mask; to cover; to cloak; to hide; to conceal

2

reason; cause; history; origin

1

pair of compasses; compass (for drawing circles, etc.); (mariner's) compass; legs; step

1

favourable direction; favorable direction; lucky direction

2