jpdb beta

it is assuredly that ...; can say with confidence that ...

22

the other day; lately; recently

7

existence; possession; having; limited company

1

sentence-ending particle expressing doubt; sentence-ending particle expressing a rhetorical question

2

is that so?; I see; right; oh

10

belatedly; though a little too late

1

nicely; properly; frequently; often; I'm glad that you ...; thank you for ...

36

detectable; noticeable; recognizable; observable

1

to loosen; to slacken; to relax (attention, efforts, etc.); to let down (one's guard); to relax (a rule); to ease (e.g. restrictions)

9

suddenly; unexpectedly; by chance; accidentally; lightly; nimbly

1

to raise one's hand; to surrender; to raise one's hand to someone (as a threat to strike); to become better (at something); to improve; to throw one's hat in the ring

1

return (home); repatriation; feedback (in an electronic circuit, biological system, etc.)

1

greeting; greetings; speech (congratulatory or appreciative); address; reply; response; courtesy visit (to offer condolences, say congratulations, pay respect, introduce oneself, etc.)

6

a long time (since the last time); first in a long time; it's been a long time; long time no see

5

I'm home!; I'm back!; now; at present; just now; a moment ago

3

weight; weight (e.g. of someone's words); burden; importance; significance

5

eagerness; enthusiasm; fervor; excitement; fighting spirit; fighting mood

2

being deeply moved emotionally; excitement; passion; inspiration; deep emotion; strong impression

1

detached; aloof; indifferent

3

once; before; formerly; never yet; never before; first time

8

to live (on, by, etc.); to lead a life; to make a living; to earn a livelihood; to spend one's time (doing); to pass one's days (doing)

5

to reply; to respond; to answer; to talk back; to retort

1

return; welcome home

2

chapter one; first chapter

1

returnee

1

somewhere; in some respects; in some way

2

to calm down; to compose oneself; to calm down; to settle down; to settle down (in a location, job, etc.); to settle in; to be settled (of an arrangement, conclusion, etc.)

13

state; condition; situation; appearance; circumstances

16

to have a talk; to tell a story

3

evening meal; dinner

3

preparation; arrangements; provision; getting ready; laying out (e.g. a meal)

16

well; now; then

14

should do; ought to do

5

cooking; cookery; cuisine; dealing with (skillfully); handling (well); managing

9

to line up; to stand in a line; to rival; to match; to equal

6

dining table

4

to hold in one's arms; to carry in one's arms; to have (problems, debts, etc.); to take on (a responsibility); to employ; to have (on one's staff)

12

to glare at; to scowl at

5

sometimes; at intervals; occasionally; on occasion; from time to time

3

to groan; to moan; to roar; to howl; to hum (engine, wind, etc.); to buzz; to ooh and aah (in admiration)

1

one (esp. of two); the other; on the one hand; on the other hand; whereas; although

7

not exceeding ...; not more than ...; below (a standard, level, etc.); under; the following; the below-mentioned

1

zabuton; flat floor cushion used when sitting or kneeling; usu. rectangular

4

child's face; childlike face; boyish face; baby face

2

to be furnished with; to be provided with; to be possessed of; to be endowed with; to be among; to be one of

1

calm; composed; cool; quiet

3

to ward off (e.g. an attack); to fend off (e.g. a question); to elude; to evade; to dodge; to turn aside (e.g. a joke)

3

sleeve; wing (of a stage, desk, gate, etc.); flap (of a dust jacket)

5

to cross (legs or arms); to link (arms); to put together; to construct; to braid; to plait; to grapple

1

China; Chinese food

1