jpdb beta

to become good-looking; to start looking appropriate (for something)

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branch office; branch store

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timing

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tightly; closely; exactly; precisely; suddenly (stopping); perfectly (suited)

3

fish

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to boil; to simmer; to stew; to seethe

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under (guidance, supervision, rules, the law, etc.); under (a flag, the sun, etc.); beneath; with (e.g. one blow); on (the promise, condition, assumption, etc. that ...); (somebody's) side

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processing; dealing with; treatment; disposition; disposal

1

soaking fabric in lukewarm water (to soften and remove starch); desizing; moistening with steam; blanching (food); parboiling food

1

cold water

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to wash; to cleanse; to inquire into; to investigate; to purify (one's heart); to lave (e.g. shore)

1

scale (of fish, snake, etc.); serif (on kana or kanji (e.g. in Mincho font))

1

to drop; to lose; to clean off (dirt, makeup, paint, etc.); to remove (e.g. stains or facial hair); to lose (a match); to reject (an applicant); to lower (e.g. shoulders or voice)

1

bad smell; affectation; fulsomeness

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broth

2

next day

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to grow cold (from room temperature, e.g. in refrigerator); to get chilly; to cool down

2

to harden; to solidify; to become firm; to become certain; to gather (together); to assemble

2

looking good; sounding good; (of) good appearance

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loach or eel dipped and broiled in soy-based sauce

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porcelain bowl; donburi; bowl of meat, fish, etc. served over rice

4

trade; business; commerce; occupation; calling; profession

2

more or less; though not quite satisfactorily; tentatively; for the time being; just in case; once

1

Pacific saury (Cololabis saira); mackerel pike

1

to warm; to heat

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sesame seeds; sesame (Sesamum indicum)

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nori; laver; edible seaweed, usu. Porphyra yezoensis or P. tenera, usu. dried and pressed into sheets

1

Japanese pepper (species of Sichuan pepper, Zanthoxylum piperitum); Japanese prickly ash

1

to sprinkle over (e.g. salt, pepper, etc. on food)

1

door; gate; opening; title page

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stand; rack; support; holder; counter for machines, incl. vehicles; setting (e.g. in jewellery); level (e.g. price level)

1

to line up; to stand in a line; to rival; to match; to equal

1

to be sticky; to be adhesive; to persevere; to persist; to stick to

1

only; merely; but; no more than

1

oiled sardine

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Japanese style; light wind; moderate breeze

1

mackerel (esp. the chub mackerel, Scomber japonicus); server (in an online game)

1

can; tin; canned food

3

bitter melon stir-fried with pork, tofu and other vegetables

1

creative cookery; creative cuisine

1

certain; sure; doubtless; I have no doubt; You can depend on it; It's a safe bet

1

we

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request; favour (to ask); wish; please

4

pie; tart

2

as is; as it is; as things are; like this; this way; at this rate

3

enjoyment; pleasure; diversion; anticipation; looking forward to

1

um; er; nuh-uh; no; oof

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courage; bravery; valour; valor; nerve; boldness

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pineapple (Ananas comosus)

4

sweet-and-sour pork

3