jpdb beta

such ... as; or some such

12

meaning; tenor; effect; influence; appearance; aspect

2

in accordance with; according to; as X, then Y (e.g. as we age we gain wisdom, as wine matures it becomes more valuable, etc.)

1

big; large; loud; extensive; spacious; important

31

building

8

to increase; to multiply

1

indeed; really; very; extremely; absolutely; certainly

4

high class; high grade; high rank; seniority

1

dignified appearance; majestic appearance; imposing appearance

1

to boast of; to be proud of; to take pride in

2

whole area; whole region; stretch (of land); tract; belt

6

so-so; passable; now, now; my, my

1

reasonably; fairly; hurriedly; in a rush; approximately; about

4

to pass; to elapse; to pass through; to go through; to experience; to go through

1

worn-out; crumbling

1

what is called; as it is called; the so-called; so to speak

1

outskirts (of a town); run-down district

1

immediately; at once; soon; before long; easily; readily

13

style; way; shape; form; appearance; state

5

beginning; outset; first; onset

15

outer wall

1

back; reverse; rear side; height; stature; ridge (of a mountain)

5

to lean against; to lean on; to recline on; to lie heavy (on the stomach); to be uneasily digested

5

companion; company; tritagonist

2

as it is; as one likes; because; condition; state

12

each other; one another

3

end; conclusion; last; final; no sooner than; once

6

to speak; to talk; to mediate; to act as a go-between; to put in a good word (for someone)

2

was it?; I think it was ...; if I've got it right; (I, we) used to ...; I remember ...; it was ...

2

at that time; at that moment; then; on that occasion

2

to take (someone) with one; to bring along; to go with; to be accompanied by

2

willingly; voluntarily; on one's own accord

2

non-stop talking; speaking indiscreetly; chattering; thin; flimsy

1

moderate; reserved; conservative; humble; mild-mannered; self-effacing

1

the defensive; passive attitude; passivity; the passive; passive voice; ukemi (the art of falling safely)

4

back (of body)

27

to make round; to roll up; to seduce; to cajole; to round off (a fraction); (arch.) to lump together

1

one side; one party; counterpart; one of a pair; fellow; mate

2

to hold a thing in one's arms; to carry in one's arms; to embrace (e.g. a baby); to take upon oneself; to be saddled with

2

remainder; remnant; (not) very; (not) much; too much; excessively

11

affinity; compatibility; chemistry (between people)

3

companion; partner; other party; addressee; opponent (sports, etc.)

31

to push; to press; to apply pressure from above; to press down; to stamp (i.e. a passport); to apply a seal; to affix (e.g. gold leaf)

6

to pull; to tug; to draw (attention, sympathy, etc.); to attract (e.g. interest); to draw back (e.g. one's hand); to draw in (one's chin, stomach, etc.); to draw (a card, mahjong tile, etc.)

4

conversation

2

to begin; to start; to happen (again); to begin (anew); to date (from); to originate (in)

8

unpleasant; awkward; embarrassing; uneasy

2

it doesn't matter what; anything is fine

1

to start the debate; to get the ball rolling; to fire the first shot; to start a conversation

1

to persevere; to persist; to insist that; to stick to (one's opinion); to remain in a place; to stick to one's post

17