jpdb beta

light; well-lit; bright (of a colour); brightly-coloured; cheerful; bright; encouraging (for the future of a project, etc.)

2

there is no need to ...; never happens; there is never a time when

2

to be absorbed in; to lose oneself to; to disguise oneself as; to adorn oneself

2

contest; comparison; competition

1

various; many; several

1

proclamation; official notice; touch; contact

1

to take out; to get out; to put out; to reveal; to submit (e.g. thesis); to turn in; to publish

2

preparation; arrangements

1

to help; to assist; to aid; to contribute to; to be a factor in

1

to compare; to make a comparison; to compete; to vie

1

what is called; as it is called; the so-called; known as; so to speak

1

costume; fancy dress; masquerade; converted (cruiser)

2

mass meeting; convention; tournament; competition; grand event

2

to wear (in modern Japanese, from the shoulders down); to put on; to bear (guilt, etc.)

1

what; you-know-what; that thing; whatsit; whachamacallit; (not) at all; (not) in the slightest

4

to turn completely into; to become completely

1

well-matched (esp. of a couple); becoming; suitable

1

minister of state

3

horse mackerel (Carangidae spp., esp. the Japanese horse mackerel, Trachurus japonicus); jack mackerel; pompano; scad

6

sale; selling; selling point; gimmick; seller; vendor

9

that is so; that is right; it looks to me; people say that; it is said that; I hear that

1

to buy; to purchase; to value; to have a high opinion; to stir; to provoke

4

flavor; flavour; charm; appeal; experience; taste (e.g. of victory)

16

melon; gourd

21

good; excellent; fine; nice; pleasant; agreeable

15

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

22

season; weather

19

eh?; what?; yes; that's correct; (arch.) strengthens a question, assertion, etc.; (arch.) hey

13

skill; skillful; dexterity; flattery

2

beating time with one's hands; clapping to the beat; making a careless move (in go, shogi, etc.); responding to an opponent's move without proper thought

1

splendid; fine; praiseworthy; creditable; legal; legitimate

1

what kind of; what sort of; what; no matter what (kind of); whatever; any

1

I; me

2

imitating; copying; mimicry; behavior; behaviour; action

1

to be disappointed; to be dejected; to be downhearted; to feel exhausted; to feel drained

1

(for something) to have occurred; to have done (something); (for something) to happen on occasion

1

wish; desire; hope; prospect; expectation; (one's) hopes

1

pool (in river)

1

direction; way; side (of an argument, etc.); one's part; type; category; field (of study, etc.)

2

(someone else's) child

1

in front (of); before (e.g. a building); before; earlier; (the) front; frontal part; forward

2

if it's the case

1

uncle

5

above; up; top; summit; surface; before; previous

3

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

1

my; one's own; I ...; one ...

2

at that time; at that moment; then; on that occasion

2

from the standpoint of; as a matter of (e.g. fact); aboard (a ship or vehicle); on top of; first volume (e.g. book); superior quality; best

3

to; for; from the standpoint of; as far as ... is concerned

1

eyesore; unpleasant sight; obstructing a view

1