jpdb beta

rarely; seldom

5

to obtain; to come into possession of; to get hold of; to get one's hands on

5

high-quality goods; luxury item

5

brightness; brilliance; brilliancy; radiance; glitter

1

phantom; vision; something fleeting; short-lived dream; fabled item; mythical thing

1

grade; class; degree; magnitude

1

A5 (paper size)

1

high; tall; expensive; high-priced; high (level); above average (in degree, quality, etc.)

1

first class plus; extra special

1

elegance; grace; article; item; counter for items (of food, etc.); counter for dishes or courses (at a restaurant)

7

how; in what way; by what means

9

to obtain; to get; to procure; to win; to secure

8

luxury; extravagance; treat (i.e. at someone's expense)

1

nonchalantly; without a care

2

alcohol; sake

8

party (social gathering); party (group of people participating in an activity, esp. mountain climbing); (political) party

2

if it's going to be that way, then ...; if given the choice; if possible; if anything

1

to be fed up (with); to be tired (of); to be bored (with); to be unable to bear

4

expenses; expenditure; outgoings; outlays; costs

3

claim; demand; charge; application; request; billing (for a service)

4

bombshell announcement; bombshell statement

2

highest grade; top class

2

lovely; wonderful; charming; enchanting; nice; great

8

getting free admission on the strength of one's name; being let in somewhere because one is recognized

2

not all bad; not as dissatisfied (or annoyed) as one would have others believe; not completely displeasing; fairly pleasing

2

disciplinary measures; (judicial) sanctions

1

nervous temperament; worrier's disposition

4

when push comes to shove; when needed; when necessity arises; when the moment arrives

1

your Excellency; his Excellency; her Excellency

1

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

6

ultra-luxurious; lavish

1

cheers; bottoms-up; toast; drink (in honor or celebration of someone or something); drinking one's glass dry

2

beer can

2

minority (i.e. being under age); minor; underage person

1

juice; soft drink (usu. fruit-based); sweetened drink

6

moment; brief space of time

1

iron plate; steel plate; sure thing; certain winner

1

to pour (into); to sprinkle on (from above); to water (e.g. plants); to shed (tears); to concentrate one's energy (strength, attention, etc.) on; to devote to; to flow into (e.g. of a river)

5

to burn; to burn down; to be roasted; to be thoroughly cooked; to be sunburnt; to fade (in the sun); to glow red (i.e. of the sky at sunset)

1

(one's) exclusive use; private use; dedicated use; use for a particular purpose; exclusive use (of particular products); using only (e.g. a certain brand)

6

tongs

6

skill; ability; dexterity; performance; workmanship; craftsmanship

1

amateur; layman; respectable woman (i.e. not a prostitute, hostess, geisha); (arch.) unlicensed prostitute

3

principal occupation; main job; professional; an expert; I (of a government official, etc.); me

4

employee (of a store); shop assistant; clerk; salesperson

2

um; er; nuh-uh; no; oof

10

table

16

with a glitter; with a sparkle; brand new; shiny and new; cleaned (of a plate, etc.); finished

1

to polish up; to shine up

3

pillow; bolster; introduction (e.g. to a rakugo story); lead-in

4