jpdb beta

taking back what one just said; eating one's words; negating one's previous comment, opinion, etc.

1

dying in vain; wasteful sacrifice of life

4

all on one's own

1

second (in a series)

3

to give off (a smell, scent, aroma); to smell of; to perfume (a room, etc.); to hint at; to suggest; to insinuate

1

wobbling; tottering; wavering (e.g. over a decision); dithering; boiling up; dizzily

2

putting off; postponing

2

Wednesday; shaved ice (served with flavored syrup); water (fifth of the five elements)

1

template; run of the mill; formulaic

3

humanity; empathy; kindness; human nature; common sense; customs and manners

3

gorgeous; brilliant; dazzling; ornate; gaudy; flowery

6

knowingly or unknowingly; with or without someone's knowledge

2

all on one's own

3

to be dispersed; to get separated

3

separate; scattered; apart

2

to envision how things will turn out (usu. unfortunate); to have foresight; to be able to see the future

1

cannot avoid doing; cannot help but (do); is compelled to do; (feel) obliged to (do); has to do

1

equation; formula; ceremony; style; (arch.) enforcement regulations (of the ritsuryo)

6

once-in-a-lifetime encounter (hence should be cherished as such)

3

embarrassing; awkward

2

match (contest); to match with; to go well with

1

to carry on one's back; to burden oneself (e.g. with debts, responsibilities, etc.)

3

to wake up (someone; by calling out); to awaken; to bring back (e.g. memories); to evoke; to recall

2

between life and death

1

the spirit of curiosity

1

sunset; sundown; end; close; year-end; end of the year

3

to drag along; to take (a suspect to the police); to drag (someone) away

1

to blame; to find fault with

1

sarcastic; having a sharp tongue; having a sharp nasty tongue

1

self-indulgent; undisciplined; slovenly; debauched; negligent

1

unreserved

1

to injure; to damage; to kill; to hinder; to obstruct

4

military affairs

1

collector

1

to gather together

5

welfare institution; welfare facility

3

(Platonic) ideal (of how things ought to be, e.g. human rights); foundational principle; idea; conception (e.g. of the university); doctrine; ideology

1

deadly curse

1

Buddhist priest; monk; boy

1

transition period

1

human history

1

generic; general purpose; all-purpose

2

useless; vain; aimless; idle

1

to be flustered; to lose one's presence of mind

3

past days; bygone days; days of yore; while still alive; during one's lifetime

1

taste; liking; preference

2

history; pedigree; lineage

1

to insert; to include; to incorporate; to cut in (printing)

8

favorable; favourable

1

violent shock; agitation; turbulence; turmoil; upheaval; excitement

6