jpdb beta

bridge

3

just (now, at the moment, etc.); just as; in the act of; as soon as; at the moment that

1

front part; fore; front

1

end (of a street, hallway, etc.)

1

to fall flat; to collapse in a heap

1

book; publication

1

dispersion; scattering; spreading out; diffusion

1

clop clop; rumble rumble; sound of something being boiled

1

empty seat; unoccupied seat; vacancy; vacant post

1

guest; visitor; customer; client; counter for containers used to entertain guests

16

collection (e.g. literary works); collected edition

1

outsider's perspective; as seen by an observer

1

was

3

creator (of a work); author; writer; artist; composer; playwright

1

satisfaction; pride; one's strong point; one's forte; regular customer; regular client

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disastrous; tragic; miserable; wretched; pitiful; woeful

1

evening

2

point; gist; essentials; knack; trick; the ropes

2

to be due to; to be caused by; to depend on; to turn on; to be based on; to come from

3

to be amazed; to be shocked; to be astonished; to be astounded; to be disgusted; to be exasperated

2

not only ... (but also); not merely; as well as; furthermore; besides; moreover

1

where?; anywhere

1

satisfactory; decent

1

skillful; skilful; delicious; appetizing; fortunate; splendid

10

to weaken; to grow weak; to be downcast; to be dejected; to be troubled; to be at a loss

2

literary world; literary circles

2

venerable authority; elderly master

1

to ride up to; to drive up to; to get used to riding; to get used to driving

1

rucksack; knapsack; backpack

2

direct; frank; straightforward; decisive; prompt

1

to look back on (the past); to reflect on; to look behind (at); to turn round (and look); to consider; to concern oneself about

1

rice bin; breadwinner

2

measuring container; measure; box (seating at a theatre, etc.); square on a grid; cell of a grid

1

measuring container; measure; box (seating at a theatre, etc.); square on a grid; cell of a grid; square bearing block (at the top of a pillar)

1

manner of using one's hands

2

clattering; rattling

2

cold (e.g. weather); uninteresting (esp. joke); lame; dull

7

sake cup; cup for alcoholic beverages; counter for cupfuls, bowlfuls, spoonfuls, etc.; counter for boats; counter for octopuses and squid; cup (in sports)

5

another thing; other things; another man's property

3

to match (rhythm, speed, etc.); to join together; to unite; to face; to be opposite (someone); to compare; to check with

1

so far as

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same number

1

phew; whew; huff; whoo; wohoo

1

breathing; respiration; knack; trick; harmony; balance

4

staringly; scrutinizing; scrutinising

1

bowl (medium-large, suitable for donburi)

2

conclusion from reasoning, judgement or calculation based on something read or heard; reason; cause; meaning; circumstances; situation

1

to ask; to enquire; to query

1

unluckily

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last night; the previous night; night before (Christmas, etc.); eve (of festival, major event, etc.)

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