jpdb beta

small scale

1

to make a display of; to show off; to flaunt

6

tomfoolery; monkey business

1

to cut one's own throat; to dig one's own grave; to cause oneself harm; to bring ruin on oneself

1

refinement; polish

1

because

1

wariness

2

to cover (with something); to put on (e.g. someone's head); to pour liquid (on something); to dash liquid (over something); to plate (something) with metal; to cover (with a dental crown); to add (e.g. music to a video)

1

present; gift

1

lock; lock (in rugby); lock forward

1

to get used to; to get familiar with; to get skillful (in doing); to become proficient

4

failure (i.e. an unsuccessful work); flop; dud; bomb

2

regarding highly; attaching importance to

1

internal conditions; true state of affairs

2

to take a peep at; to catch a glimpse of

1

method of bringing up; method of raising

1

barrier; obstacle; difficulty; hurdle; deadlock

1

half killed

1

core; heart (of the matter); point; crux; kernel

2

rather; sooner; preferably

2

to form a group; to form a bunch

1

separation; farewell; parting

1

to go back to square one; to make a fresh start; to be back where one started

1

progress; development

1

to resolve; to make up one's mind; to decide

1

massacre; genocide

1

to survive

14

one's confidant; trusted friend; trusted retainer

1

(appearance while) in pajamas (pyjamas)

2

to become known; to come to light; to be known; to be understood; to clearly not amount to much; to be insignificant

6

going to work; leaving for work; attendance (at work); being at work; presence (in the office); reporting for work

1

to be still half asleep; to be half awake; to be not yet quite awake

1

chest of drawers; bureau; cabinet; tansu; dresser

4

missing (of a person); lost; unaccounted for; whereabouts unknown

2

to break the ice; to broach a subject; to bring up a topic

1

eye-witness; witness

1

to draw back; to sink; to be set back (e.g. from a road); to withdraw (e.g. from the public eye); to retire to (somewhere)

1

to cross over; to go across; to extend; to cover; to range

2

good (person, nature, etc.); good-natured; virtuous; honest

3

paid dating (esp. with an underage girl; oft. involving selling of sex); compensated dating

2

bloodshed

1

humorous; funny; amusing; enjoyable (e.g. life); pleasant; fun

3

to play dumb; to feign ignorance; to act innocent

3

both shoulders

1

damp; humid; wet; gloomy; melancholy

1

to feel depressed

1

smelling burnt; smelling scorched; smelling of gunpowder (i.e. as if armed conflict is about to break out); tense; suspicious; dubious

1

standard; basis; principle

1

to swim; to struggle through (a crowd); to make one's way through the world; to get along (in life); to totter; to lose one's balance

3

shark

1