jpdb beta

(what) the heck; (why) in the world; one object; one body; one form; one style

2

disappointed love; broken heart; unrequited love; being lovelorn

5

indicates two contrasting actions; (arch.) indicates possessive (often found in place names and compound words)

1

umbrella; parasol; something shaped like an umbrella or a conical hat; shade (of a lamp); mushroom cap

1

secret; secrecy

1

second half; latter half

1

bang on the money; spot on; right answer

1

how many times; how many degrees (temperature, angle, etc.)

3

the person in question; prominent figure; distinguished person; that person

1

association; socializing; socialising; fellowship

2

to teach; to instruct; to tell; to inform; to preach

1

to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to deep-fry

3

to chase; to run after; to follow (a set order, a trend, etc.); to drive out; to get rid of; to drive (e.g. a herd)

1

Balcony of Appearances; balcony where the imperial family appears before the public; (sports) interview platform; winner's platform; dancing platform (in a disco)

1

line; queue; procession; matrix

1

keenly; deeply; calmly; quietly; fixedly (e.g. gazing, staring)

1

olden days; former

7

to herd; to drive; to corner; to force someone into doing; to go hard; to push yourself

2

you; I; me; oneself

5

so-so; passable; now, now; my, my

1

butt of a joke; punchline

2

piece; fragment; one (object)

1

thanks; gratitude

4

to regain one's footing; to get back on one's feet; to recover; (of the market) to improve

1

verse

1

force; vigor; influence; authority; impetus; momentum

1

endurance; patience; perseverance; self-control; self-restraint

2

by all means; at any cost; whether (one is) willing or not; willingly or unwillingly; on no account; by no means

1

favourable; favorable; doing well; OK; all right

2

subtle; delicate; difficult; complex; doubtful; questionable

1

week

1

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

2

it is, isn't it?; I know, right?; innit?

3

to get; to earn; to understand; to comprehend; to receive something undesirable (e.g. a punishment); to get (ill)

1

karate; empty handed

1

generation; lifetime; age

1

protagonist; main character; hero(ine) (of a story); head of household

1

training; practice; discipline; ascetic practices

1

mountain; hill; mine (e.g. coal mine); heap; pile; crown (of a hat); thread (of a screw)

1

to warp; to curve; to arch; to bend backward (body or body part, e.g. fingers)

2

to grow; to spring up; to sprout; to cut (teeth)

1

the world; the earth; this world (as opposed to heaven)

1

lingering attachment; lingering affection; regret; reluctance; ruefulness

1

to cut apart (cloth, paper, etc.); to sever (ties); to break off (relationship); to cut off (enemy's retreat); to block (road, etc.)

2

funny; amusing; strange; odd; improper; unsuitable

2

pure and innocent; immaculate

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

the Horse (seventh sign of the Chinese zodiac); hour of the Horse (around noon, 11am-1pm, or 12 noon-2pm); south; fifth month of the lunar calendar

1

thanks (for coming, helping, etc.); glad you could make it; tiredness; fatigue

4

when; at what moment; what time

1