jpdb beta

and; besides; because; since; the thing is; for one thing

4

something like ...; things like ...; someone like ...; the likes of ...

2

since some time ago; for some time; for quite a while

1

wicked; evil

1

one's line of sight; one's gaze; one's eyes (looking); glance; gaze; look

1

the expectation is that ...; the reason is that ...; the fact is that ...; the explanation is that ...; it is that ...

7

but; however; although

3

huh?; what's up?

3

no; nay; well; er; you're welcome; not at all

5

that; the; part (as in "part two"); um ...; er ...

4

tail (animal); tail end; tip

12

pure white; blank (e.g. mind, paper)

1

pretty; lovely; clean; clear; completely; entirely

1

you said; he said; if ... then; do you seriously think that; I already told you; you should know by now that; the said ...

3

Oh well; yeah; good; OK

2

crime; sin; penalty; sentence; fault; responsibility

1

beautiful; pretty; lovely; sweet; pure (heart, friendship, etc.)

2

to be fascinated (by); to be captivated by; to be enchanted by; to gaze admiringly at; to watch in fascination

1

too; also; both A and B; A as well as B; even; as much as

17

natural; understandable; reasonable; no wonder

1

pure white; snow white

1

tail (animal, kite, comet, etc.); tail end; slope at the foot of a mountain

1

pure-bred (usu. animal); pure-blooded; thoroughbred

1

proof; evidence; certificate; license; to testify (usu. Christian religious context); enlightenment

1

it is assuredly that ...; can say with confidence that ...; did not ...

2

from (e.g. time, place, numerical quantity); since; from (originator); by; because; since; out of (constituent, part)

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oh!; good heavens!; ugh!; oh no!; ah!; the penny drops!

2

pish; pooh; I see; oh; indeed

2

grain of boiled rice

1

to attach; to join; to furnish (a house with); to wear; to put on; to keep a diary; to make an entry

1

while; during; while; although; all; both

1

what; you-know-what; that thing; whatsit; whachamacallit; (not) at all; (not) in the slightest

3

great; excellent; very troublesome; awful; tiring; tough

1

to be attached; to be connected with; to remain imprinted; to scar; to bear (fruit, interest, etc.); to be acquired (of a habit, ability, etc.); to increase (of strength, etc.)

1

thank you for the meal; that was a delicious meal; what a wonderful meal

1

thank you (for the meal); that was a delicious meal; thank you (for displaying lovey-dovey behaviour)

1

aburaage; thin deep-fried slices of tofu; frying in oil; deep-fried food

6

boiled greens in bonito-flavoured soy sauce (vegetable side dish)

1

good flavor; good flavour; delicacy; dainty

2

was; were

3

be; is

7

that; it; then; that point (in time); (arch.) there; (arch.) you

7

cooking; cookery; cuisine; dealing with something; handling; administration

1

one; 1; best; first; foremost; beginning; start

1

it seems; I think; I guess; right?; don't you agree?

2

yes; that is so

1

to praise; to commend; to compliment; to speak well of; to speak highly of

2

potato (Solanum tuberosum)

1

is not; am not; are not; isn't it?

6

even at the best of times; already; (even) under normal circumstances; in addition to; as it is

1