jpdb beta

calmness; composure; coolness; serenity; presence of mind

4

it cannot be helped; there's nothing for it; it's no use fighting back; it's hopeless; there is no way out of it

1

degassing; gas drainage; gas venting; letting off steam; letting out stress; letting out feelings

2

getting deeply involved; going deeply into; going too far (into something)

2

powerlessness; helplessness; incompetent

1

what's the matter?; what's wrong?; what happened (to) ...?; what have you done (with) ...?; where is ...?

2

draining hot water (e.g. from noodles)

1

instant yakisoba in a cup

1

to turn over; to turn upside down; to knock over; to tip over; to overturn (e.g. a decision); to upset

1

tiredness; fatigue

1

having just started...

1

to weaken; to grow weak; to be downcast; to be dejected; to be troubled; to be at a loss

2

easily; readily; quickly; lightly (seasoned food, applied make-up, etc.); plainly; simply

2

meticulous; careful; discreet; scrupulous; prudent

1

to request; to beg; to call; to order; to entrust to; to rely on

1

holiday; day off

3

to be no match for (e.g. outclassed in authority, strength or in debt to); to be unable to act on an equal basis with

1

separate room; another room; special room; (arch.) concubine (of a noble)

2

to come out; to appear; to turn up; to emerge

2

holiday allowance; allowance for working at weekends or on a holiday

1

four o'clock

1

interval; period of time; among; between; good opportunity; chance

4

to be sticky; to be adhesive; to persevere; to persist; to stick to

2

ten o'clock

1

black; black (coffee); without cream or milk; exploitative (esp. of employees); overly harsh; boldface

1

working on a day off

1

to send (someone) back; to send (someone) home

1

one sen; one-hundredth of a yen; small amount of money

1

after having come this far; now that we've come this far

1

feel sick; feel unwell

1

cooperation; mutual aid (help)

1

handyman; utility man; odd-job man

1

clanging; banging; throbbing (headache); pounding; fully; vigorously

1

to build up; to establish; to form; to become (a state); to accomplish; to achieve; to change into

3

person in the business (entertainment, music, film, etc.)

1

deputy head teacher; vice principal

3

to leave the room

1

writing; composition; essay; sentence

3

drawing up (e.g. legal document, contract, will, etc.); preparing; writing; framing; making; producing

2

satisfaction; pride; one's strong point; one's forte; regular customer; regular client

1

programme; program; plans; arrangements

1

good-for-nothing; spineless; gutless; spiritless; feckless; pluckless

1

delay; lag; postponement; falling behind

1

(fighting) spirit; motivation; shout (for getting in the right mood to deal with something, etc.); cheer; kiai; short shout when performing an attacking move

1

to lend; to loan; to rent out; to hire out

3

genuine; real; full-scale; full-blown; full-fledged; professional

2

simple; plain; uncomplicated; straightforward; simple-minded; naive

3

trouble; bother; trouble; difficulty; care; attention

2

surprise; astonishment; wonder; amazement

1

gradually; by degrees; little by little; step by step

1