jpdb beta

to talk (a person) down; to confute

1

hysteria

1

transfer of a budget appropriation from one (government) section to another

1

promptly; quickly

1

to seclude oneself; to shut oneself away

2

mop

18

handle; grip; knob

3

prop; support

1

finishing blow; coup de grâce

1

metal fittings; metal fixtures

3

to make a cut; to make an incision; to score (food)

1

to weather (a storm, rough seas); to ride across; to get through (adversity); to weather; to load completely (e.g. books on a shelf, people or luggage in a car)

1

figure; design; twill weave; pattern of diagonal stripes; style (of writing); figure (of speech); design

1

face

3

to emit; to spout; to spurt; to boil over

3

fuel

1

ignition; catching fire

1

unpolluted; non-polluting

1

energy; energy; strength; energy source; energy resource; food energy

1

to get worse; to deteriorate; to go from bad to worse; to spoil (of food); to go bad; to perish

2

relay; hook-up; relay broadcasting

2

in the manner of an old person; like that of an old person; fusty; old-fashioned; fogyish

1

hot spring; onsen; hot spring resort; hot spring spa

6

to excel; to surpass; to exceed; to outweigh; to preponderate

1

every place; various places

1

brand; make; description; trading name of stocks and securities

2

bathing powder; bathwater additive; bath salt

1

authenticity; credibility

2

addition; appendix; note; supplement

1

consideration; thought

1

enlightening; deep; meaningful; profound; subtle; rich in nuance

1

astringent; bitter; austere; elegant (and unobtrusive); sour (look); glum

4

frame; flame (abusive or threatening message)

1

haiku; 17-mora poem, usu. in 3 lines of 5, 7 and 5 morae

2

to compose (a Japanese poem); to write; to use as the theme of a poem; to recite (e.g. a poem); to chant; to intone

1

Japanese fiber banana (Musa basjoo)

1

antithesis

1

Masaoka Shiki (1867-1902)

1

pamphlet

1

commercial (radio, TV, etc.); ad; construction management; contract manufacturer; customer management; court martial

1

normal practice; proper practice

1

however; nevertheless; but; and yet; whereas; while

1

time for ...; time to ...; good opportunity to ...; season

2

to meet (someone of higher status); (arch.) to be recognized (esp. by someone of higher status); (arch.) to be visible; (arch.) to be seen

3

angry; indignant; wrathful; enraged

1

ancient Egypt

2

sun god

1

to respect; to honor; to honour; to esteem; to prize

2

homophony; same pronunciation; unison; same pitch; (in) one voice; (speaking in) unison

1

arrival; visit; call

1