jpdb beta

ryotei; traditional Japanese restaurant (esp. a luxurious one)

2

suddenly; in a flash; rapidly; attractive; distinguished; showy

6

strategy meeting; council of war

1

to be widely recognized; to be famous

1

commercial (radio, TV, etc.); ad; construction management; contract manufacturer; customer management; court martial

9

present condition; existing state; status quo; current state

1

easy; trifling; harmless; nothing of the sort; not at all

6

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

3

cotton plant (Gossypium spp.); batting; wadding; padding

1

this area; around here; this point; this much; this extent

3

taste; elegance; appearance; air; the likes of ...; lowly people such as ...

1

to arrive

2

expressly; especially; taking the trouble (to do); intentionally; deliberately

6

coming; going

1

chic; smart; understanding; considerate; familiar with worldly pleasures (esp. sexual relations, geisha districts and red-light districts)

1

as one would expect; just as you'd expect (from); just like (someone)

1

long-established shop; shop of long standing; old shop

1

Shōwa era (1926.12.25-1989.1.7); reminiscent of the Shōwa era; Shōwa- nostalgic; old-fashioned

6

housewife; mistress (of the house); homemaker

2

popularity; public favor; condition (e.g. market); tone; character

11

eccentric

2

older sister; elder sister; young lady; miss; ma'am

2

peach (Prunus persica)

1

bill; bill of sale; tab (for later payment); credit; contact move (in go); direct attack to an enemy stone; sound effect produced by striking with clappers a wooden board in kabuki

2

to be effective; to take effect; to work; to function well; to be possible (to do, use, etc.); to be able to

1

to turn up; to roll up (e.g. sleeves); to do over and over again; to do relentlessly; to stage a comeback (against) (in mahjong, horse racing, etc.); to come from behind

4

one cup (of sake); (going out for, treating someone to) a drink; small drinking party

1

average; medium; mid-grade (item); regular grade; same level as; equal to

2

all members; all hands; everyone; everybody; whole crew

5

in unison; as one; united

1

to carry; to transport; to come; to go; to wield (a tool, etc.); to use

2

drum

8

right behind

1

from afar; over a great distance; all the way

1

progress; pace; carriage; step; stage

1

heartfelt

1

extra-large

1

walking; pace; step; course (of history, one's life, etc.); history; pitch (of a screw, etc.)

1

August; eighth month of the lunar calendar

1

birth; birthplace; born in (country, month, imperial era, zodiac year, etc.)

2

Leo (constellation); the Lion; Buddha's seat; seat of a high monk

1

this (current) year

1

April; fourth month in the lunar calendar

3

as it is; as one likes; because; condition; state

6

ability; capability; competence; skill

1

to sharpen; to grind; to whet; to hone; to make keen

1

sharp (blade); pointed; sharp (pain); stabbing; perceptive; keen

1

to see through; to see into (someone's heart, mind, etc.); to perceive; to find out; to detect

1

waiting expectantly; waiting eagerly; looking forward to; long-awaited

2

person; member

1