jpdb beta

looking good; sounding good; (of) good appearance

2

to wipe; to mop up; to get rid of (an impression, feeling, blemish, etc.); to dispel (e.g. shame); to erase

1

that kind of; that way; that move; that trick; that game

1

onigiri; rice ball (often triangular, sometimes with a filling and wrapped in nori)

1

fog; mist; spray

1

counter for drops of liquid

1

indicates supposition; if ... then; when; (typically after someone's name) indicates exasperation

1

to do for (someone); to take in; to deceive; to hoodwink

2

most; extremely

1

to cherish; to treasure; to prize; to take good care of; to look after

1

growing impudent; becoming arrogant; getting stuck-up; becoming more severe (esp. regarding something bad); increasing

1

toast

1

to crawl out; to creep out; to begin to crawl

1

sleeve (esp. of a kimono); pocket of sleeve; vicinity (esp. of a bridge); foot of a mountain; base of a mountain

2

cellar; cave; hole in the ground

1

cellar; basement

1

oval tub or tray used in fish shops

1

disk; disc; tray; shallow bowl; grid; board (e.g. in shogi)

1

goldfish (Carassius auratus)

2

origin; beginning

2

prosperity; flourishing; thriving

1

older brother; elder brother

1

to set up shop; to open a store

1

perusing as a side business; doing in addition to one's main work; running (businesses) simultaneously; side business; job on the side

1

tree peony (Paeonia suffruticosa); moutan; wild boar (meat)

2

change of occupation

1

the same place; the same address; the said place

1

eaves; narrow aisle surrounding the core of a temple building

5

the rest; the others; in addition (to that); besides that; and so forth; and the like

2

win; victory; beautiful scenery; scenic spot; counter for wins

3

kudzu (Pueraria montana); Japanese arrowroot; Chinese moonseed (Sinomenium acutum)

2

Komatsugawabashi

1

Island; insula; island; islet

3

the Snake (sixth sign of the Chinese zodiac); the Serpent; hour of the Snake (around 10am, 9-11am, or 10am-12 noon); south-southeast; fourth month of the lunar calendar

1

Osaka (city); (arch.) large hill

1

old; aged; long; since long ago; of the distant past; long-ago

5

Quebo

1

to gather up; to scrape up together; to rake

1

to wind around; to wrap around; to coil around

1

to apply for; to make an application; to propose (marriage); to offer (mediation); to make an overture (of peace); to challenge

1

300; three hundred; 300 mon; trifling amount; shyster

3

exorbitant; outrageous; ridiculous; absurd; excessive; inordinate

1

instead; but (on the other hand)

1

skilled; skillful; skilful; competent; capable; good

2

substitution

1

front and rear; front and back; before and after; around; about; order; context

2

vinyl

1

pseudo; quasi; false; suspected (case, e.g. of disease)

1

as expected; sure enough; after all (is said and done); in the end; too; also

1

to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival

2