jpdb beta

outskirts (of a town); run-down district

2

to summon courage; to be brave

1

(really) terrible; awful; (very) nasty; (extremely) harsh; severe

1

letter breaking off with someone; Dear John letter

1

being extremely fond of; having a weakness for; having no eye for; being a poor judge of; having no chance (of succeeding)

1

handsome man; looker; good guy; great guy; influential person (esp. in the yakuza); sumo wrestler

1

to be cold (to); to ignore (someone)

1

to taper to a point; to become pointed; to be on edge; to be nervous; to be sharp (of a voice, words, etc.); to be harsh

2

throw; throwing; resigning (a game of shogi, go, etc.); giving up; selling at a loss; sell-off

1

large seal; large stamp; seal of approval; guarantee; endorsement

1

to push; to thrust; to press (down); to push (e.g. a button); to stamp (e.g. one's name); to affix (a seal); to affix (e.g. gold leaf)

1

all right; very well; there, there; patting (e.g. a child on the head); stroking

1

small animal

1

relaxing; relaxation

1

to relax; to release tension from one's muscles; to let go limp

1

without; unacceptable; not alright; (arch.) nonexistent; (arch.) not being (there)

1

dangerous; risky; in danger; in jeopardy; uncertain; unreliable

1

to rub; to pat; to stroke; to massage

1

far; distant; distant (past); remote (in time); distant (relationship or kinship); having little to do (with someone); far (from something else in quality, degree, etc.)

3

to heal; to cure; to satisfy (e.g. hunger, thirst); to alleviate (e.g. sorrow, fatigue)

2

grandpa; granddad

1

granny; grandma; gran; old lady; old woman

1

to run away; to flee; to make off; to start to run away

1

travel expenses

1

to be sufficient; to be enough; to be worth doing; to be worthy of; to do (the job); to serve

1

to soar; to fly high; to be whirled up; to make merry; to be ecstatic; to be in high spirits

2

like that; so

1

to begin a trip; to depart; to embark; to die; to pass away; to depart this life

1

to contemplate; to ponder; to think over; to turn over in one's mind; to reflect; to muse

1

to sell; to betray; to sell out (one's friend, country, etc.); to make (oneself) known; to establish (a reputation) for oneself; to pick (a fight, quarrel, etc.)

6

(your) words; what you say; what you have said; a few words (of welcome, advice, etc.)

1

to behave like a spoiled child; to fawn on; to take advantage of; to presume upon (e.g. another's benevolence); to depend on

1

selling off; disposal by sale; sale

1

had better ...; had better not ...

1

to have a lot of influence (in); to have clout (with); to be influential; to have contacts (in)

2

long ago; a long time ago; already

1

to suspect

3

to buy; to purchase; to buy out

2

high-quality goods; luxury item

1

inquiry into; enquiry into; prying (into); investigation; search; exploration

2

strict observance; rigid adherence; scrupulous compliance

1

store; shop; establishment; restaurant

1

children

2

gem; jewel; precious stone

1

sale; selling; selling point; gimmick; seller; vendor

2

clothes; clothing; garments

1

charming; captivating; bewitching; seductive; coquettish

1

bright red; deep red; flushed (of face); downright (e.g. lie); complete; utter

3

paint; coloring materials; colors; colours

1

to paint; to spread; to plaster; to apply (cream, lotion); to smear; to lacquer

1