jpdb beta

had better ...; had better not ...

28

(words to) that effect

1

to expel; to drive out

5

outer canthus; outer corner of the eye

1

to come down; to go down; to hang; to dangle; to move back; to step back; to deteriorate

12

way of calling

1

it is assuredly that ...; can say with confidence that ...; did not ...

30

to bring someone along

3

as is; as it is; as things are; like this; this way; at this rate

10

drama; play; powerful drug

17

precious; valuable

1

with the exception of; excepting; excluding

12

to hide; to be hidden; to conceal oneself; to disappear

3

to straighten up one's back (e.g. stand up straight, sit up straight); to hold one's head high

1

to move around

3

tightly (holding on); firmly; strongly (built); solidly; properly; well

6

seriousness; earnestness; truth; sanctity

11

to point; to nominate; to select someone; to identify; to indicate; to play (a game of shogi)

2

image (in one's mind); impression; (computer) image; depiction (e.g. of a product); rendition

10

nonchalantly; without a care

1

to show up; to appear; to turn up

2

thought; imagination; mind; desire; wish; love

3

atmosphere; mood; a certain air; presence; (Earth's) atmosphere

1

as (for); for; in the capacity of

2

or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it; I mean

2

to bear; to stand; to restrain; to control; to forgive; to put up with

1

to look at; to gaze at; to look out over; to get a view of; to look on (from the sidelines); to stand by and watch

2

origin; beginning

1

bell (often a large hanging bell); chime

1

genuine; real; full-scale; full-blown; full-fledged; professional

2

curtain; bunting; act (in play)

1

samurai on horseback; (medieval) knight

240

love story

1

to love one another; to be affectionate towards each other; to have sex; to make love

1

(social) standing; status; identity; birth; one's circumstances; one's means

1

difference; variation; difference

7

hindrance; obstacle; to visit (someone's home); demon who hinders Buddhist training; demon who obstructs sentient beings from maintaining moral behaviour

5

standard item; usual thing; (a) classic; basic item (with stable demand); staple goods

1

as you want; as you will

2

cabinet minister

21

marriage of convenience; marriage for political reasons

1

genuine article; real thing; real deal

7

impression

3

nasty; mean; heartless; inconsiderate; selfish

1

goodness; good

1

understanding person; supporter

1

marriage

16

to approach; to draw near; to be imminent; to press (someone for something); to urge; to compel

4

assassin

2

to employ; to hire; to charter

4