jpdb beta

to protect; to guard; to defend; to keep (i.e. a promise); to abide (by the rules); to observe

2

state of affairs (around you); situation; circumstances

1

promise; agreement; arrangement; something expected or predictable (e.g. running gag); typical or clichéd development (in a story); something considered obligatory or guaranteed (in a certain situation)

1

to be able (in a position) to do; to be up to the task; to be ready; to be completed; to be made; to be built; to be good at

3

from the beginning

2

to rely on; to depend on; to count on; to turn to (for help)

1

to take one's eyes off

1

female; woman; female sex; female lover; girlfriend; mistress

2

tightly (holding on); firmly; strongly (built); solidly; properly; well

1

control; management (e.g. of a business)

1

one's father; one's old man; middle-aged (or older) man; old man; one's boss; proprietor (of a restaurant, store, etc.)

1

every day

1

shōchū; Japanese spirit distilled from sweet potatoes, rice, etc.

1

adds force or indicates command

1

cheap; inexpensive; calm; peaceful; quiet

1

big; large; loud; extensive; spacious; important

1

here; this place; this point; here; these past ... (e.g. three years); these last ...

5

to come back

2

simple; easy; uncomplicated; brief; quick; light

4

confession

1

coffee

1

thank you

4

-years-old

1

Tokyo Metropolis (prefecture); Tokyo metropolitan area

1

person's origin (e.g. city, country, parentage, school)

1

the present; present time; as of; present tense; this world; this life

1

(young) person subsisting on part-time work; person whose livelihood is provided by part-time work

1

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

1

murder case

3

participation; taking part in; participating in; being concerned in

1

person; character; one's character; one's personality; able person; talented person

2

to get in touch with

1

to doubt; to distrust; to be suspicious of; to suspect

1

brocade; fine dress; fine clothes

1

thread; yarn; string

1

town; block; street; road; 109.09 m; 0.99 hectares

1

manga cafe; coffee shop with a manga library (usu. has Internet facilities and charges by the hour)

1

personal computer; PC

1

giving and taking; exchange (of letters); arguing back and forth; (conversational) exchange

1

contractor

1

site (usu. website); sight; payable on sight

4

network; Internet; net (hair, netball, etc.); net (price, weight, etc.); nett

1

whether or not (in phrases like "I don't know whether or not I can come")

1

suitable; proper; appropriate; perfunctory; half-minded; sloppy

1

unskillful; poor; awkward; imprudent; untactful

1

to be lucky; to be in luck; to be attached; to have; to be included

1

police; police officer; police station

6

companion; partner; other party; addressee; opponent (sports, etc.)

1

to think; to consider; to think (of doing); to plan (to do); to judge; to assess; to imagine

8

unreasonable; unnatural; impossible; forcible; forced; excessive (work, etc.); immoderate

7