jpdb beta

to ward off (e.g. an attack); to fend off (e.g. a question); to elude; to evade; to dodge; to turn aside (e.g. a joke)

2

observing eye

3

complexion; one's colour; one's color; countenance; expression; one's face

3

thorough; exhaustive; complete

4

inside the breast of one's clothing (esp. kimono); bosom; space between one's chest and outstretched arms; (one's) reach; heart (e.g. of a mountain); bosom (e.g. of nature)

1

to entwine; to twine around; to coordinate (with); to arrest

1

validity; effectiveness

2

very much; very many; more and more

1

to hit a nerve; to go for the throat; to touch a sore spot

2

to quieten down; to fall silent; to cease activities; to become inactive; to lie low

1

to chip (off); to shave (off); to slice (off); to dampen (e.g. enthusiasm); to discourage; to weaken

1

professional

3

nature; natural constitution; innate disposition

1

tender; warm; meticulous; detailed; deep (of a colour); thick (e.g. fog)

1

criminal; culprit

8

aim; object; expectations; prospects; something that can be relied upon; snack served with alcoholic drink; pad

1

projecting part (of a headland, etc.); moment of departure; (on the) point of going out; outset; start

1

offense; offence; method of attack

4

instant; moment; (split) second; (in a) flash; (in the) blink of an eye

3

suggestion; hint; implication

1

to be contrary to one's expectations

2

to erase; to drown out (e.g. a voice); to make disappear

3

to be frugal; to be sparing; to value; to hold dear; to regret (e.g. a loss); to feel sorry (for)

1

suspicious character (person, figure)

2

the past; bygone days; one's past (that one would prefer remained secret); past (tense); preterit; previous life

5

to kill (a human) using a blade (sword, machete, knife, etc.); to slice (off); to lop (off); to cut (off)

1

reversal; return; return gift; return favour (favor); barb (on a fishing hook); mixture of soy sauce, sugar and mirin

1

cards in one's hand; one's hand

1

to smile (at); to grin (at)

7

to ask; to inquire; to implore (a god for an oracle); to seek direction (from your superior); to visit; to speak to (a large crowd at a theatre, etc.)

3

contacting; getting in touch; communication; call; message

3

to act timid (about doing); to show diffidence; to feel ashamed; to feel guilty

2

to be packed (with); to be full (space, schedule, etc.); to be blocked (road, pipe, nose, etc.); to be clogged; to shorten (width, interval, etc.); to shrink (shirt, word form, etc.); to be at a loss

2

to smell; to smell of; to have a smell

1

to be affected; to be theatrical; to be pompous

1

shooting to death

4

retirement from office

1

ill-bred; impolite; rude; impudent; insolent; blunt

1

bold; daring; audacious

3

declaration of war; proclamation of war

1

companion; follower; attendant; retinue

1

to raise; to lift; to hang up; to raise prices (artificially, deliberately)

2

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

1

decaf; decaffeinated coffee; decaffeinated

1

legume (esp. edible legumes or their seeds, e.g. beans, peas, pulses); bean; soya bean (Glycine max); soybean; female genitalia (esp. the clitoris); kidney; small

2

steam; vapour; vapor

1

to rise up (e.g. pillar of smoke); to go up

1

cube sugar; sugar cube

3

pot; jar; dice cup; depression; basin (e.g. of a waterfall); aim; what one wants

1

head (of a household); proprietor (of a store); one's husband; (one's) employer; (one's) master; host

1