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; wrong; bad

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

4

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

3

tail (of an animal); tail end; tip

12

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

1

pretty; lovely; clean; clear; completely; entirely

1

you said; he said; even if; 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 (of an animal); cauda; tail (of a kite, etc.); tail end; tail (of a comet); slope at the foot of a mountain

1

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

1

proof; evidence; sign; witnessing; testifying; testimony

1

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

2

from; since; through (e.g. a window, door); via; because; as; from (as in "made from")

14

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; penis; (one's) thing

3

great; excellent; distinguished; important; awful; terrible

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

abura-age; thin deep-fried slices of tofu; deep-frying; deep-fried food

6

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

1

exquisite flavor (flavour); delectable flavor; delicious flavor; delicacy; delectable dish

2

was; were

3

be; is

7

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

7

cooking; cookery; cuisine; dealing with (skillfully); handling (well); managing

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

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