jpdb beta

to race against time

1

strict; close; precise; scrupulous

3

to induce (someone to do something); to tempt; to act toward (someone in a certain way); to handle (men); to send; to forward to

2

the person in question; prominent figure; distinguished person; that person

3

to get stuck with (some job); to end up with (something unpleasant)

1

gofer; dogsbody; person who is made to do things or get things for someone else

1

(one) matter; (one) item; (one) case

8

to take on; to undertake; to take over; to inherit; to guarantee; to vouch for

1

word; vocabulary

4

to lean over (and cover with one's body); to bend over (someone); to (stand tall and) lean on (someone); to weigh on one; to bear (heavily) on one; to lie on one

1

public works; public-works projects; public utilities

2

to descend; to go down; to be handed down (of an order, judgment, etc.); to pass (of time); to surrender; to capitulate; to be less than

1

to sit for an examination

1

immediately; at once; instantly

1

existing

2

important; essential; significant; major; key; principal

14

duty; function; office; mission; task; role

5

natural disaster

1

calming down; settling down; quieting down; sedation

1

suppression (of a riot, revolt, etc.); repression; putting down; quelling

1

simple and clear; plain and simple

1

something heard for the first time; hearing something for the first time

2

as you know; as we know

1

assistance; aid; support

1

superior (in rank); top; higher order (e.g. byte); host computer (of connected device)

2

cannot be avoided (of a problem, etc.); unavoidable; inevitable

1

elegant; graceful; refined; leisurely; comfortable; easy

1

nothing but; none other than

2

example; precedent; case

1

to work on (someone); to appeal to; to make approaches to; to begin to work

1

hmm; I see; hrm

4

grateful; thankful; welcome; appreciated; evoking gratitude

4

question mark

1

confidential matters

1

face; honour; meld; lineup (of players participating in a mahjong game); attendees (e.g. at a meeting); members

2

combat power; fighting strength

2

military force; military strength

1

to open one's eyes wide (in astonishment, wonder, etc.); to be wide-eyed; to be amazed

2

war potential; military strength; fighting power; ability (to compete); capabilities; valuable asset

4

obstacle; impediment; disability; handicap; steeplechase; obstacle race

3

insipid; flat; dull; lifeless; listless

1

convenient

2

bitter (taste); sour (expression, look); bitter; bitter (e.g. experience); painful

1

brains; brain tissue

4

in 8 or 9 cases out of ten; in all probability

1

nonparticipation; nonattendance

1

sum; harmony; peace; Japan; Japanese-style

2

stupid plan; inane way of doing something; (one's own) plan; project

1

height; acme; extremity; end; limit

1

ultimate weapon; one's final trump card

2