jpdb beta

it seems that; as if

1

only; merely; approximately; about; just (finished, etc.); as if to; (as though) about to

15

olden days; former

12

drought; long spell (period) of dry weather

4

plot of land; lot; soil; locality; region; place

14

to dry up; to parch; to ebb away

4

therefore; for that reason; such being the case

2

water shortage; shortage of water supply

1

several years; a few years

1

many; much; majority (of); greater part (of); mostly; mainly

2

to wither (of a plant); to be blasted; to die; to mature (of one's personality, abilities, etc.)

13

isn't it?; don't you think?; right?; surely; come on

13

yes; that is so

1

world government

9

execution

1

civil war; insurrection; rebellion; domestic conflict

3

cause; origin; source

4

to rescue from; to help out of; to save

22

to fish; to angle; to catch; to lure in; to tempt; to attract

14

I; me

2

(not) particularly; (not) especially; (not) specially; separately; apart; additionally

12

outrageous; monstrous; appalling; inordinate; overambitious

1

large profit; a killing

1

look!; there!; here!; that is

1

bright; intelligent

2

continuation; rest (of the story, work, etc.); flow (e.g. of a piece of writing); pacing (of a story); succession (of); sequence

4

as ... as one can; as ... as possible; as much as possible

1

to give; to offer; to lift up; to hold up; to raise

1

bad; poor; poor (quality); inferior; evil; sinful; ugly

40

bento; Japanese box lunch

6

that's the way it is; such is life

13

report; notification; tip; message (in information and communication theory)

1

strongly hoping or requesting (of something that is difficult to be brought to fruition)

4

sly; cunning; sneaky; crafty; unfair; dishonest

2

errand; mission; messenger; bearer; familiar spirit

2

dancer (usu. female)

6

clothing; costume; outfit; garment; dress

2

to walk

8

to get tired; to tire; to become worn out (of a well-used object); (arch.) to starve

10

hug; carrying in one's arms (a baby, pet, doll, etc.)

3

however; but

28

two persons; two people; pair; couple

19

compared to

2

when it comes to ...; concerning; where ... are concerned

1

thief; robber; burglar; bandit

5

one's nose wrinkles (from a strong stench)

1

Tony; Tonny

12

to have an acute sense of smell; to have a good nose (for bargains, something amiss, etc.); to have a keen nose; to have an ability to quickly uncover things

2

stimulus; impetus; incentive; encouragement; motivation; provocation

1

depths of Hell; abyss; inescapable situation

1