jpdb beta

to ask; to inquire; to blame (someone) for; to accuse of; to care about; to regard as important

2

moat; fosse; canal; ditch

1

in one go; in one gulp; in one breath; immediately; instantly; right away

4

soliloquy; monologue; speaking to oneself

1

with these words; while saying

1

part-time job; side job; part-time worker; albite

1

woman; female; feminine gender

1

to give directions; to issue instructions

1

arrival

2

after a while; a little while later; shortly afterward

1

to go smoothly; to turn out well; to do the trick; to have peaceful relations

2

one week

2

not so

1

whether or not

2

longed-for; anxiously awaited

1

anxiety; uneasiness; worry; apprehension; fear; insecurity

3

beyond expectation; contrary to expectations; unexpectedly

1

hitting the target; striking home; proving to be right; coming true; being on the mark

1

just as one thought; as usual; sure enough

1

to be surprised; to be amazed; to be frightened; surprise (e.g. surprise party)

1

(with a) thump; (hanging) straight down

1

to understand; to be convinced; to be satisfied

2

at that (very) moment; just then

1

press release; announcement

1

when

1

wanted; wished for; in need of; I want (you) to

1

to bend; to crook; to lean; to tilt; to bend (the truth); to distort

1

cannot (due to external circumstances); cannot afford to; must not; impossible to; no way one can (do)

1

there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)

3

soft; tender; limp; subdued (colour or light) (color); gentle; meek

1

calm; quiet; gentle; moderate; reasonable; amicable

1

manner; demeanour; demeanor; bearing

1

good-natured person; good person; (one's) lover; boyfriend; girlfriend

1

to become like a different person; to have a change in personality

1

obstinate; stubborn; headstrong

1

to be silent; to say nothing

1

to pull; to tug; to draw (attention, sympathy, etc.); to attract (e.g. interest); to draw back (e.g. one's hand); to draw in (one's chin, stomach, etc.); to draw (a card, mahjong tile, etc.)

2

right?; isn't it?; hey; say; you know; you see; will you?

2

soft; tender; gentle; mild; informal; light

3

to hit a nerve; to go for the throat; to touch a sore spot

1

this way; this direction; here; this (one); I; me

4

cold; short; curt; blunt

1

to feel awkward; to feel ashamed; to feel inferior; to feel shy (about doing something)

1

surely; undoubtedly; sternly; severely; having no slack; rigid

2

enquiry; inquiry; query; interrogation; ENQ

1

but; however; although

3

municipal office; council; city hall

1

the minute (that) ...; no sooner than ...; as soon as; whether or not

1

being based in Osaka; being in Osaka

1

attack; assault; raid; criticism; censure; denunciation

3