jpdb beta

not a chance; you wish!; that's not going to happen; that won't work

2

sneer; derision; scornful laugh; cold smile

2

success in life; getting ahead; successful career; promotion; climbing the corporate ladder; eminence

3

roll of banknotes

1

one thin flat object; one sheet

4

once more; again

1

both hands; both arms; ten

1

tempura; deep-fried fish and vegetables in a light batter

2

neighborhood; neighbourhood; street; block; town

1

omen; sign of luck; origin; history; dependent arising; doctrine that everything has a cause and there is nothing that arises out of nothing

3

to celebrate; to congratulate; to present (a gift) in celebration; to drink in celebration; to wish for (a happy future, good fortune, etc.); to pray for

1

contractor

2

boss; leader; kingpin; chief; head (e.g. of a crime syndicate)

3

to become (a state, condition, etc.)

5

to wear extra clothes; to dress formally

4

rainy

1

three or four days

1

the Rooster (tenth sign of the Chinese zodiac); the Cock; hour of the Rooster (around 6pm, 5-7pm, or 6-8pm); west; eight month of the lunar calendar

1

rake; fork; bamboo rake

1

with gusto; with wild abandon; enthusiastically; energetically

1

year-end gift; end of the year; year end

1

plentiful; lot of; much; pile of

1

detection

1

recognition; acquaintance

1

to catch sight of; to see; to suppose; to assume from appearances

1

red-hot iron; gunfire; gambling; violent-tempered

1

gold tooth

2

cloth woven from twisted silk yarn

1

padded kimono

1

mourning

1

master; boss; stable master; craftsman; artisan; (arch.) foster parent

2

stylish; smart; chic; (arch.) conceited; (arch.) cheeky

1

soft

1

otter (Lutra lutra); Japanese river otter (Lutra lutra whiteleyi)

1

collar; lapel; neckband; nape of the neck; scruff of the neck

1

offering ceremony held on the third day of the dog after the winter solstice; twelfth month of the lunisolar calendar; year in the Buddhist order (after the completion of the first meditation retreat)

1

sea otter (Enhydra lutris)

1

waistcoat; vest

1

(random) guess; guesswork; shot in the dark; conjecture

1

estimate; estimation; valuation; quotation

1

exorbitant; outrageous; ridiculous; absurd; excessive; inordinate

1

high price

1

to blow upon; to breathe on; to pick (a fight); to force (unreasonable terms); to exaggerate; to overcharge

1

to call; to invite; to eat; to drink; to put on; to wear; to ride

1

be; is

6

you're welcome; don't mention it; not at all; my pleasure

2

face

1

favour; favor; favourite; favorite; patron; supporter

5

we; us; I; me; my store (business, etc.)

2

very; extremely; extreme; excessive; splendid; impressive

1