jpdb beta

to put into the mouth; to eat

4

self; the ego

1

to wake up; to awake; to awaken to (instinct, ability, perception, etc.); to become aware of; to come to one's senses

1

each time

1

to become serious; to take something seriously (joke, teasing); to become irritated or angry (usu. at something trivial); to get worked up

1

betterment; improvement; kaizen (Japanese business philosophy of continuous improvement)

2

private automobile

3

seeing (or dropping) off, then later picking up or going to meet (the same person)

2

animated TV show; cartoon

1

kindergarten

2

child

8

unreasonable; unnatural; impossible; forcible; forced; excessive (work, etc.); immoderate

4

heat; fever; temperature; zeal; passion

4

to fall fast asleep; to be confined to one's bed; to be laid up

1

to let (someone) hear; to tell (e.g. a story); to make (someone) listen; to make (someone) understand; to grip (someone) with skilful singing, storytelling, etc.; to hold (someone) enchanted by

1

reversal; return; return gift; return favour (favor); barb (on a fishing hook); mixture of soy sauce, sugar and mirin

1

in those days

3

to memorize; to memorise; to learn; to pick up; to feel; to think

4

promise; agreement; arrangement; something expected or predictable (e.g. running gag); typical or clichéd development (in a story); something considered obligatory or guaranteed (in a certain situation)

1

pickles

1

to pinch; to hold (between one's fingers); to pick up and eat; to snack on; to pick out (the main point); to summarize

3

as usual; as always; as before; as ever; still

2

likes and dislikes; pickiness (about food); choosiness; fussiness; tastes; preferences

1

to make war (on); to wage war (against); to compete (against); to struggle (against adversities, etc.); to fight

3

memory; recollection; remembrance; storage

4

eager; earnest; strenuous; fervent; assiduous; with utmost effort

4

to go upstream; to go back (in time, to origin); to date back to; to trace back to

1

nonchalantly; without a care

1

to live; to get along; to spend (time)

3

game; play; sports

2

drawing; painting; doodling; sketching

1

song; singing; classical Japanese poem (esp. tanka); modern poetry

3

happiness; well-being; joy; welfare; blessedness

1

even

1

peace; harmony

2

(one's) life

3

funny; amusing; strange; odd; improper; unsuitable

6

finger; toe; digit

5

olden days; former

4

frantic; frenetic; inevitable death; brinkmate (inevitable checkmate)

5

the future (usually distant); future tense; the world to come

2

thump-thump; bang-bang; pit-a-pat; to beat fast (of one's heart); to throb; to pound

5

since some time ago; for some time; for quite a while

1

to pour water (into); to dilute with water; to hinder; to hamper; to throw cold water on

1

to talk together

1

contrary to expectations; or so we thought, but ...

1

to take someone (to some place); to take someone along; to lead someone away

3

for the first time in one's life

2

any number of times

2

uncivilized; uncivilised; undeveloped (land); unexplored (territory, field, etc.); unbloomed (flower)

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