jpdb beta

to shake off

1

while; even though; despite

4

shade; shadow; behind (something); other side; background; behind the scenes

3

softly; gently; stealthily; secretly; to leave alone; to leave as it is

25

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

19

that's the way it is; yes; is that so?; is it?

15

to give a glance (at); to take one look at

3

curiosity; inquisitiveness

1

to spur on; to urge forward; to impel; to drive at high speed (e.g. a car)

2

multicolored; multicoloured; of various colors; diverse; of all kinds; all manners of

2

line; queue; procession; matrix

4

conspicuously; noticeably; remarkably; especially; particularly

2

gaudy; showy; garish; loud

2

to decorate; to ornament; to display; to exhibit; to mark (e.g. the day with a victory); to adorn (e.g. the front page)

2

white horse; unrefined sake

1

to straddle; to sit astride; to mount; to extend over; to spread over; to span

1

now (esp. in contrast to the past); now at last; at present; right now

2

exactly; surely; right then; just then; just (about to); on the verge (of doing or happening)

3

to go past; to pass; to pass by

3

still; as yet; (not) yet; more; (more) still; at least

59

to change; to be transformed; to move to; to be different; to be uncommon

14

best regards; please take care of; please do

3

to hit (a person); to strike; to beat; to deliver (a speech); to give (an address)

3

round; circular; curved; smooth; harmonious; calm

2

top; summit; twelve o'clock (usu. midnight); top of one's head; top of a helmet

1

to taper to a point; to become pointed; to become sharp; to look displeased; to look sour; to be on edge

2

vivid; bright; brilliant; skillful; skilful; adept

3

streamer; pennant; windsock

1

long; drawn-out; very long

1

to dribble; to spill; to suspend; to hang down; to slouch

5

both shoulders

2

over the top; thickly; heavily; richly

1

crest; coat of arms

1

entering; setting (of the Sun); containing; content; income; beginning

5

glasses; eyeglasses; spectacles; judgment; judgement; discrimination

1

to stop; to turn off; to park; to prevent; to suppress (a cough); to stop (someone from doing something); to dissuade

7

flashy; gaudy; flamboyant

1

brilliant red; scarlet

1

buttocks; behind; undersurface; bottom; last place; end

1

to pull; to tug; to draw (attention, sympathy, etc.); to attract (e.g. interest); to draw back (e.g. one's hand); to draw in (one's chin, stomach, etc.); to draw (a card, mahjong tile, etc.)

8

(social) standing; status; identity; birth; one's circumstances; one's means

5

pure; genuine; trueborn; natural-born

2

feature; trait; characteristic; peculiarity; distinction

2

jaw; chin; barb (of a fishhook)

6

to break; to be smashed; to split; to crack; to be divided (opinion, vote, etc.); to split (e.g. of a party); to come to light

2

darkish; dusky

2

complexion; one's colour; one's color; countenance; expression; one's face

5

short and stout; small but wide around

2

very; greatly; much; just about to; almost; very nearly

6

sexual indulgence

1