jpdb beta

navel; belly button

3

as; because; with; due to

1

the vertical; height; front-to-back; length; north-to-south; vertical (relationship)

6

fixing (in place); being fixed (in place); fixing (e.g. salary, capital); keeping the same; fixation (histology); user name (on an online forum like 2ch where the majority of users post anonymously)

7

victory or defeat; victory and defeat

1

to not give in; to be obstinate; to be stubborn; to be perverse

2

to descend; to go down; to be handed down (of an order, judgment, etc.); to pass (of time); to surrender; to capitulate; to be less than

6

measuring by feel; adjusting by feel; doing by feel; adapting to the situation (one's strength, strictness, etc.); making allowances; using discretion

5

secret plan; secret scheme; secret stratagem; secret method

3

gear; speed (e.g. 4-speed transmission)

1

to dazzle; to blind

1

place to go; destination

2

crucible; melting pot; melting pot (of cultures, ideas, etc.); state of ecstasy; state of fevered excitement

2

coagulation; freezing; solidification

1

combination; union; binding; bond

4

Ministry of Personnel (Tang-dynasty China)

1

thick; deep; kind; cordial; serious (of an illness); abundant

5

don't; you can't

1

to solicit; to demand; to extort

1

infinity; infinitude; eternity; infinite; limitless

6

tired; frazzled; tiresome; tiring; draining

1

keep ...-ing; have been ...-ing; leaving (something) on; leaving (something) still in use

4

the more you do (it), the... (e.g. "the more you drink, the better it tastes")

2

group work

14

newly-wed; newly married

8

cutting the cake (at a wedding)

1

phrase; strawberry

3

tidying up; clearing up; cleaning up; clearing away; putting in order

1

to start; to begin; to challenge; to pick (a fight); to set (traps); to plant (explosives)

8

without hesitation; frankly (esp. speaking); bluntly; cutting (forcefully, directly); piercingly

1

excuse me for disturbing (interrupting) you; greeting used when entering someone's home

1

to tear; to rip up; to cut up; to cleave; to forcibly separate (e.g. two lovers); to spare (time, money, etc.)

1

drastic

1

very recently; in the very recent past

1

to get rid of; to erase; to dispel; to eradicate; to wipe away

1

the point of ...; the place where ...; a place called ...; places known as ...; I would say ...; ... is how I'd put it

8

report; notification; tip; message (in information and communication theory)

6

crime; offence; offense

5

trespassing; intrusion

1

to accuse somebody; to charge someone

1

to match (rhythm, speed, etc.); to join together; to unite; to face; to be opposite (someone); to compare; to check with

3

to distinguish; to discern; to make out; to tell

1

argument; discussion; dispute; controversy

1

legislation; development of laws

1

good story; heartwarming story; good prospect (e.g. marriage, business)

2

electrical equipment

2

laser; Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation

2

to burn off

4

(one's) whereabouts; destination; where one is headed; outcome; course (of events); future

3

interested person; volunteer; supporter

1