jpdb beta

iridescent colour; equivocal (reply, statement, etc.); ambiguous; vague

1

hologram

2

watermark (in a stamp, banknote, etc.); openwork (engraving, carving, etc.)

7

prevention; check

4

stamp; seal; seal impression; seal; mudra (symbolic hand gesture); ninja hand sign

2

date of issue; date of publication

3

to differ depending on ...

1

magnificent spectacle; thrilling sight; grand view

2

to ooze (out); to seep

1

red line; red-light district (marked by a red line on police maps); non-legal public road (denoted by a red line on cadastral maps; sometimes no longer physically existing)

1

regular square mesh pattern; square lattice; grid

1

structuralization

1

subordination; dependency

2

subdivision (into small parts)

1

successful execution; accomplishment; completion; fulfillment; carrying through

1

free-hand

3

to give an order; to place an order; to have made to order

3

bandolier; bandoleer; ammo belt; driving band (of a shell or bullet); rotating band

1

binder; clipboard; binding machine (wheat, etc.); binder

2

to resound (echo) far and wide

1

one stroke (of a brush); a few lines (of writing); note; writing in one go (without stopping to apply more ink to the brush); parcel (of land); same handwriting

1

(cutting) with a single stroke; lopping off (branches, etc.); (cutting hair) short; drastically (slash a budget, etc.); resolutely; ruthlessly (discard, etc.)

1

enmity; antagonism; hostility; feuding (with); being at odds (with)

1

note; memorandum; memo; memoirs; personal account

6

January; first month of the lunar calendar

5

nomenclature

4

incomplete; unfinished; imperfect

1

writing; book; (literary) work

1

curiosity; inquisitiveness; nosy person; busybody

4

couch

15

definite article

1

pedantic

1

stroke of the brush; touch; literary style

1

hasty; rash; rushed; hurried; impatient; impetuous

1

poetic sentiment; poetic interest; poetic inspiration

2

good (condition); going well; fine; smooth

1

upper tier; upper section; place of honor; place of honour; dais; raised part of floor

1

half-way up a slope or stairway; landing; center of three (horizontal) columns; middle guard position (of a sword in kendo, etc.)

1

announcement; notice

12

receiving; receipt

2

designation; specification; assignment; appointment; pointing at

1

moderate; proper; just right

2

printing (text or symbols); typing; printed character; typed character; character carved onto a seal

1

exquisite; superb; perfect; miraculous

1

to inflict; to impose (a fine, etc.)

5

wastepaper; scrap of paper; paper scraps

2

annual; by the year; year-by-year

1

arson; setting fire

2

sneak thief; petty thief; cat burglar

3

record; transcript

2