jpdb beta

to go after one's dreams; to follow one's dreams; to pursue one's dreams

1

twitching

2

vein (esp. in head)

1

reaction; recoil; kick; backlash

2

sleep

2

to forget something ever existed; to pretend something didn't happen; to put something behind one; to forgive (something)

2

to read too much

2

light novel; young-adult illustrated fiction

1

fine weather during the rainy season

1

seeing off; sending off; funeral; escapement

1

marking; grading; scoring

1

in regard to; concerning (usu. of disputes)

1

to cut into (a line, conversation, etc.); to force oneself into (e.g. a crowd); to wedge oneself into; to fall below (of stock prices, sales, etc.); to drop below

1

brazenly; unabashedly

1

to give up (a plan or idea); to desist from (doing)

2

(dragging a large or heavy item) slowly; (falling) little by little; (slipping) gradually; on and on; while putting off; with a slurp

1

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

2

thickheaded; insensitive; dull; thick-skinned

5

strength; power; proficiency; ability

4

summer

24

jinx; omen (can be a good omen)

1

morning; morning coat; breakfast set (often a drink and toast); breakfast special

1

previous day; day before; eve; prior day; preceding day

2

to begin to write; to begin writing; to begin to draw; to begin drawing; to begin painting

1

nap; doze

1

deadline; closing; cofferdam; closed (door, window, etc.)

4

independent; autonomous; voluntary; of one's own initiative

1

canned food; tinned food; confining someone (e.g. so they can concentrate on work); being stuck in a confined space

4

amendment; correction; revision; modification; alteration; retouching

1

repetition; repeat; reiteration; repeatedly

3

making efficient; optimization

1

tonkatsu; breaded pork cutlet

5

place where one works; construction site; working area

1

to go through; to pierce; to run through (e.g. a river through a city); to pass through; to stick to (opinion, principles, etc.); to carry out

4

famous (commercial) establishment; well-known store (shop, restaurant)

1

calorie

2

(short) curtain hung at shop entrance; split curtain used to divide spaces in a house; reputation (of a store); good name; goodwill

1

to go under; to pass under; to dive (into or under the water); to evade; to get around; to survive

1

counter for books; volume

4

habit; (social) custom; practice; convention

2

to be honest; to be frank; honestly; if you want to know the truth

2

manuscript; copy; draft; notes; contribution

9

difficult delivery; difficult childbirth; dystocia

1

big; large; drastic; full-width cloth (approx. 72 cm wide for traditional Japanese clothing; approx. 140 cm wide for Western clothing)

1

excess; being more than

1

to be in high spirits; to be encouraged; to be lively; to cheer up

1

closing up shop (for the day); stopping business; going out of business

2

paper patch; paper backing; poster; sticker; label

1

shop manager

1

store; shop; establishment; restaurant

4