jpdb beta

till just now

5

to finger; to touch; to make changes to; to tinker with; to dabble in; to do as a hobby

1

to play (games, sports); to enjoy oneself; to mess about (with alcohol, gambling, philandery, etc.); to be idle; to do nothing; to meet up (with friends); to hang out

4

trying (a food) for oneself; eating (a new product, renowned dish, etc.)

1

to be tired of waiting; to wait impatiently

1

pupil; disciple; adherent; follower; apprentice; young person

5

to cut and divide; to cut up; to cut into pieces; to distinguish (e.g. facets of a problem); to isolate

1

steamed yōkan; steamed adzuki-bean jelly

7

flat; even; level; plain (language, words, etc.); simple

3

pottery; earthenware; yakimono; flame-broiled food (esp. fish); tempered blade

1

plate; dish; serving; helping; kanji radical 108 (at the bottom)

3

section; cross section; profile

2

yellow; amber

2

to shine; to glow; to look attractive; to look nice; to be set off (by)

1

work of art the creator has confidence in; work one is proud of

2

to fill (with); to be filled with; to express (an emotion); to project (sadness, joy, etc.); to wear (e.g. a smile)

1

to handle; to manage; to deal with; to rear; to look after

2

to recommend (someone to do); to advise; to recommend (a book, someone for a position, etc.); to suggest; to offer (a drink, cigarette, seat, etc.)

2

to be excited; to be nervous; to be thrilled

3

to be able to conceal

1

Lindera umbellata (species of spicebush); toothpick; natural wooden chopsticks (tea ceremony); black characters; black text

1

yōkan; jellied dessert made from red bean paste, agar, and sugar

3

to put into the mouth; to eat

4

highest grade; top class

1

kudzu starch

1

wholeheartedly; with all one's heart; cordially; sincerely

1

to knead well; to polish; to refine

1

smooth (of a surface); glassy; smooth (of an action, proceedings, etc.); fluent (speech); continuously differentiable

3

to finish up; to complete; to finish off; to get through; to polish off

4

purposely (of something needless, unexpected or seemingly counterproductive, etc.); daringly (doing something); not necessarily; not particularly; (arch.) definitely not

1

candied (chestnuts); sweetened boiled fish

2

careful selection; careful screening; hand-picking

1

large drop (of rain, sweat, tears, etc.); large grain-like object (e.g. grape, cherry)

2

originally; primarily; essentially; intrinsically; proper; rightful

8

sweetness; sugary taste; sweets; dessert; cake

5

proficient; skilled; skillful; enjoying to the full; full satisfaction; being satiated (with)

3

crisp; staccato; piquant; clear

1

nature; natural; spontaneous; naturally; spontaneously

3

to be added to; to be appended; to join in (e.g. a group of friends); to participate; to increase (e.g. heat); to gain in (e.g. influence)

2

item; article; dish; course; finest item

1

to bear; to endure

1

having at one's mercy; trifling with; toying with; playing with; making a fool of; leading around by the nose

2

another place; somewhere else; outside (one's family or group); someone else; not caring for; being indifferent to

1

to eat a mouthful; to take a bite

3

to support; to prop; to sustain; to hold at bay; to stem; to check

6

double circle (indicating "very good" on a piece of school work)

3

to draw; to paint; to depict; to describe; to picture in one's mind; to imagine

4

panel

3

to put up (a notice, sign, etc.); to hang out (e.g. a banner); to hold up high; to raise overhead; to tout (a principle, plan, etc.); to herald; to publish

10

moreover; furthermore; nevertheless; and yet

3