jpdb beta

proposed solution; idea for a solution

1

selfish; egoist; (arch.) self-indulgent; (arch.) wilful; (arch.) willful

1

patience; perseverance; persistence; tenacity; energy

1

when push comes to shove; when needed; when necessity arises; when the moment arrives

1

to recover one's strength; to recover one's spirit; to revive; to be refreshed; to be invigorated; to be encouraged

1

(a) step ahead; (a) jump ahead

4

long visit; overstaying

1

unexpectedly; surprisingly; unexpected; unanticipated; unforeseen

4

other people's affairs; somebody else's problem

1

one's future course

1

sixth day of the month; six days

1

evening; night; dinner

18

particularly; especially; in particular; expressly

4

being moderate in eating; stopping short of stuffing oneself

1

to come back

13

bizarre; strange; eccentric; odd; queer

1

culture; civilization; civilisation; Bunka era (1804.2.11-1818.4.22)

5

level; standard; level (plane); floor; spirit level; (surveyor's) level

11

the past; bygone days; one's past (that one would prefer remained secret); past (tense); preterit; previous life

6

cannot be compared with; no match for

2

as soon as...; just after...; immediately after...; hurriedly; in haste; quickly

1

visitor; caller

2

special; particular; peculiar; unique

7

to restrict; to limit; to be restricted to; to be limited to; to be best (for); to be the best plan

5

possessed of a strong sense of duty

1

how should I put it?; what shall I say?; well, you know; like

5

to offend someone; to give offence; to hurt someone's feelings

1

to make up for; to compensate for; to indemnify; to recompense; to redeem (e.g. a fault); to atone for

2

to mind (negative nuance); to care about; to worry; to pay undue (amount of) attention to (something)

7

sooner or later

1

that sort of; like that

7

assassination

1

root (of a plant); root (of a tooth, hair, etc.); center (of a pimple, etc.); root (of all evil, etc.); source; one's true nature

1

good person; virtuous person

1

just like that; quite so; I agree; (lit.) that street

3

many times

2

inside out; upside down; flip side; opposite; contrary

1

therefore; consequently

2

ripple; ring on the water; repercussions; Japanese slit drum; instrument made of iron with slits on top; makes a rippling sound

1

beyond this point; from now on; after this

4

to meet; to face someone; to co-star; to appear together; to be matched; to face against

1

to depart (on a plane, train, etc.)

7

local specialty or souvenir bought as a gift while travelling; present brought by a visitor; something unpleasant that one is given (e.g. an illness while on vacation); unwelcome gift

1

with these words; while saying

13

cane; walking stick; staff; wand

6

one swing; one shake (e.g. of pepper); one sword

1

with a clatter; with a rattle; empty; bare; raspy (voice); gravelly; with a gargle

1

serious; grave; dignified; solemn

1

(vehicle) wheel

2

to make a sound; to give off a sound; to hear a sound

1