jpdb beta

two classes; double; two sets

3

it is assuredly that ...; can say with confidence that ...

1

next

1

octopus

2

to make known

1

research project (e.g. at school); independent research

5

lady; nobleman's wife

1

(arch.) southern barbarians (formerly used by the Chinese to refer to non-ethnic Chinese to the south); (arch.) South-East Asia; (arch.) Western Europe (esp. Spain and Portugal, their South-East Asian colonies, and their goods and people arriving in Japan via the colonies); exotic (esp. Western European or South-East Asian style); (in dance, puppetry, etc.) thrusting the right foot and right arm forward at the same time (or left foot and left arm); nanban; dish prepared using chili peppers and Welsh onions

3

to call; to summon; to send for; to call together

1

any kind of; every; whatsoever; whatever

1

last drink (of sake); last glass; last cup

1

helper; supporter; second; foreign player (hired to strengthen a team)

1

monster; monstrosity; giant; influential figure; monsterlike; over-demanding

1

useful thing; usable article

1

supporting; shoring up; promotion; propping-up; jacking-up; manipulation

1

to rely on; to depend on; to count on; to turn to (for help)

1

sad; wretched; deplorable

1

full; in plenty; ample

1

thirty-first day of the month; thirty-one days

3

early; a little earlier than usual; a little faster than usual; slightly quicker

1

plectrum; pick; drumstick for Japanese drums (e.g. taiko)

1

to set free; to let go; to release; to miss (e.g. a chance); to lose; to let get away

2

the same kind; accomplice; partner

1

clique; faction

1

national language; Japanese language (often as a school subject in Japan); native Japanese words (as opposed to loanwords)

1

society; public; community; social studies

1

bag; satchel; briefcase; basket

1

to put on airs; to act big; to throw one's weight about; to be overbearing; to be domineering; to be bossy

1

diffusion rate; rate of spread

1

slightly difficult; somewhat bothersome; troublesome; peevish; querulous

1

(academic) excellence; superiority; honors (e.g. graduating with); cum laude

1

ahem; harrumph

1

explanation; commentary; exposition; elucidation

1

what is called; as it is called; the so-called; so to speak

1

on the road; on the street; in the street; on the way

1

general term; generic name

1

in great numbers

1

order; turn; sorting; obedient; docile; submissive

1

generation; the world; the age

1

Old school (tattoo)

1

how long; how far; how much

1

if it's the case

2

to be too long

1

video

1

short; brief

1

observation; survey; watching

6

insect; bug; worm; roundworm; one's emotions; one's feelings; nervousness

1

insect bite; bug bite; sting

1

plain; simple; reserved (behaviour, attitude, etc.); modest; quite; a (little) bit

1

thoughtless; reckless; rash; excessive; unreasonable; immoderate

1