jpdb beta

as affairs stand; judging from the present situation; as things are now

1

unavoidable; no help for

1

earthly paradise; heaven on earth

4

sanatorium; rest home

15

to go on a fool's errand; to go in vain

1

stickily; relentlessly

2

to be enthusiastic about; to be eager; to be keen

3

wide difference; a world of difference

2

sunlight; rays of the Sun

15

lavish; luxurious; showy; gaudy

1

strong arm; stout arm; ability to carry out a difficult job; capable person

1

plant hopper (any insect of family Delphacidae); leafhopper

1

to dance down (leaves, petals, etc.); to fall as if dancing

3

wave; ups and downs

1

to slip on (slippers, sandals, etc.); to hit (e.g. one's leg) against; to bash into; to push (one's opponent) down before he stands up

2

to push out; to project; to stick out; to hand over (e.g. to the police)

30

indiscriminately; without consideration; irrespective of the occasion; paying no attention to the feelings or expectations of those nearby

1

mercy

3

to hang up; to hoist; to denounce; to subject someone to a kangaroo court

1

to cut down; to slay; to truncate; to round down; to omit; to discard

4

specialization; specialisation

2

next inning; next time

1

lumber; timber; wood

1

protective wall

2

(with a) slamming noise (door, telephone receiver); (with a) banging noise; (with a) clash (broken dish); (with a) clank; (with a) bang

3

sense of accomplishment

2

prompt efficiency; immediate effectivity

1

somehow; for some reason; without knowing why

2

Yarise

5

to lose one's life

12

sleeping pill; sleep medication

2

stunt; feat

2

to remain unextinguished; to survive

1

I; me

2

to be careful; to pay attention; to take care

174

to make (tea, coffee, etc.); to brew a beverage (with hot water)

2

to catch (someone's words); to make out; to follow; to ask about (a situation, circumstances, etc.); to inquire

22

to get scarce; to run short

1

capital; metropolis

1

scattered here and there; at intervals

1

capturing alive (an animal or person); something captured alive

1

fish of the genus Rhinogobius; dusky tripletooth goby (Tridentiger obscurus); common freshwater goby (Gymnogobius urotaenia); Japanese fluvial sculpin (fish, Cottus pollux)

1

Ain

1

skilfully; skillfully; successfully; smoothly; deliciously

1

shed; barn; outhouse

28

area of the Edo castle where the shogun would work and spend his daily life

1

medical and pharmaceutical products; medicinal supplies; drugs; pharmaceuticals; medicine

11

the wife; the missus

2

barefaced (e.g. lie); shameless; transparent; pure white; very clear

2

exchange; conversion

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