jpdb beta

to raise; to bring to (someone's attention); to appeal to (reason, emotions, etc.); to work on (one's emotions); to complain; to sue (a person)

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willing to do; prepared

2

to overwhelm (e.g. an opponent); to overpower; to overwhelm (someone with emotion); to move; to intimidate; to frighten

2

to lean on; to recline on; to rely on; to depend on

4

to challenge to (a fight, game, etc.); to throw down the gauntlet; to tackle (e.g. a problem); to attempt; to pressure (someone) for sex; to make advances to

2

opposite effect; adverse effect; backfiring

2

schoolboy; male student

1

to sit down

2

frank; candid; straightforward; openhearted; direct; outspoken

1

to disturb; to prevent; to obstruct; to hinder

1

to be reliable

1

to crack jokes

1

to read (a book); to open (a book) to read; to unravel (e.g. a mystery); to discover (the truth)

1

fingertip; finger; toe tip; toe

7

stalker; stoker

1

to chase around

2

right; privilege

2

to open the lid; to lift a lid; to open the lid (on); to make public; to start (something); to look at the results (consequences, outcome, effect)

2

fish simmered with soy sauce (and sugar)

1

tsukemono; Japanese pickled vegetables

1

to boil down

1

konnyaku (Amorphophallus konjac); konjac; devil's tongue; konnyaku jelly; konjac jelly; devil's tongue jelly

1

Western style

1

handmade; homegrown; hand-crafted; homemade

1

indomitably; undauntedly; resolutely; determinedly

1

to be given the cold shoulder; to be jilted; to be rejected; to be dumped

1

in accordance with plans; just as planned

1

malice; malicious intent; intent to kill

1

plan; project; schedule; scheme; program; programme

1

to get irritated; to get annoyed; to be on the edge; to fret; to lose patience

1

to insert; to interrupt; to slip in a word; to harbor (e.g. doubts); to harbour

3

I wonder about that; don't bet on it; famous last words

1

being settled quickly; reaching a quick conclusion; no need to say any more; no problem

1

one's own judgement (judgment); decision made without consulting others; arbitrary decision; dogmatism

2

in a manner of speaking; as it were; so to speak; if you like; per se

1

suggestion; proposition; proposal; submission (of a bill); motion; proposal

1

careful consideration; deliberation; thinking over carefully

1

going on ahead; forestalling; anticipating; arrival before another

1

to become better; to improve

2

good humour (humor); good mood

1

weak; frail; fragile

2

to go hunting

1

surrender; submission; capitulation; being defeated (e.g. by a problem); giving up; giving in

1

to tuck one's tail between one's legs; to admit defeat; to turn tail (and run)

2

dispute; strife; quarrel; dissension; conflict; rivalry

2

half-eaten

2

play; sport; romp; frolic; joke; prank

1

to leave one's seat

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at the most; at best; to the utmost; as much as possible; as much as one can

4

breakdown of negotiations

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