jpdb beta

standing by; awaiting an opportunity; being on alert

2

now (while the time is ripe); while one still can

2

to finish speaking

1

at the same time as; while; as well as (multiple roles)

2

one's twenties

3

second half; latter half

3

wise; sagacious; intelligent; sensible

1

intellectual

1

being in charge (of an area of responsibility); being responsible (for a work role, etc.)

3

Miyagi (prefecture)

4

rather than

1

first half

1

yellow

32

decision; determination

1

strongest

1

impediment; burden; encumbrance; hindrance; drag

1

anti-; hater

7

to rise; to swell; to be promoted

2

character; personality; (fictional) character; letter; character

2

annoying; noisy; strict

1

setting up specially; special installation

1

site (usu. website); sight; payable on sight

3

estimate (of costs); budget

3

battle formation; camp; encampment; group; gang; war

2

someone working behind-the-scenes; scene shifter; lady consort (to a high personage)

2

to disdain; to look down on; to make light of; to hold in contempt; to scorn; to despise

1

aid; assistance; help; cheering; rooting (for); support

5

to take down; to bring down; to drop off (a passenger); to let off; to withdraw (money); to use for the first time; to wear for the first time

1

comment

2

publication (e.g. of an article in a newspaper); carrying (e.g. a story); running (e.g. a serial); insertion (e.g. of an advertisement); printing; posting (e.g. on the web)

1

splendid; fine; praiseworthy; creditable; legal; legitimate

1

thoughtless; inconsiderate; tasteless; cruel

1

writing; entry (e.g. to a form); posting (e.g. to a blog)

1

every time; each round

1

program (e.g. TV); programme

6

to make (the best) use of; to put to good use; to let live; to keep alive; to revive; to resuscitate

1

himself; he himself

1

disgust; hate; repugnance; loathing

1

theory; reason; logic; (unreasonable) argument; strained logic; excuse

1

to become serious; to take something seriously (joke, teasing); to become irritated or angry (usu. at something trivial); to get worked up

2

scolding; rebuke; reprimand; fierce encouragement; exhorting

1

awkward; uncomfortable; embarrassing

1

Sendai (city in Miyagi)

2

Nagoya (city)

1

inlet; bay

1

Kyūshū (southernmost of the four main islands of Japan)

3

growth; breeding; growing up (in, as); upbringing

2

mix; mixed-race person; multiracial person

1

representative; representation; delegation; switchboard number; main number

1

to bear; to stand; to support; to withstand; to be fit for; to be equal to

1