jpdb beta

to make use of aizuchi; to back-channel; to throw in interjections to show that one is paying attention

2

as soon as...; just after...; immediately after...; hurriedly; in haste; quickly

5

sure; yeah; I know

7

next year

9

holiday; day off; sleep; rest; Good night

7

three-sided mirror

1

dresser

1

twenty-eighth day of the month; twenty-eight days

3

simple calculation

2

one year; some time ago

6

to squash; to crush; to flatten

6

safety

1

paulownia (Paulownia tomentosa); empress tree; foxglove tree

2

counter for the ichi-ni-san counting system (usu. directly preceding the item being counted); noun read using its on-yomi; counter for articles; indicates possessive (esp. in place names)

3

person

2

bubbles and shadows; (fig.) something transient

1

to drive on; to urge forward (e.g. cattle); to rouse (game from its cover); to press a tenant to leave; to evict

1

scramble (for)

1

supply; provision

2

manly; sportsmanlike; pure (heart, actions, etc.); upright; (arch.) unsullied (e.g. scenery or object); (arch.) pure

3

to compare and contrast two alternatives; to weigh the relative merits of A and B; to weigh one's options; to try to have it both ways; to try to sit on two stools

1

coherence; order; focus; point

3

barefoot; superior to (a professional, etc. in ability or achievement)

2

to approach; to draw near; to get close; to get acquainted with; to get closer to; to get to know

11

brass

6

brightness of snow; reflected light of snow; (by) snow light

1

monotone

2

shadow; shade; shading; nuance; shades of meaning; subtleties

3

stirring; slight movement

7

after a while; a little while later; shortly afterward

3

bunk beds; double bunk

1

jam-packed; packed; packed like sardines

1

cooking stove; burner (gas, electric, etc.); range; cooktop; hob

4

escape; evasion; flight

2

it is, isn't it?; I know, right?; innit?

6

to look away; to avert one's eyes

4

passionate; fervent; affecting; moving; touching

1

starching (e.g. clothes); pasting; gluing (e.g. paper, a letter)

1

guaranteed; authentic; certified

1

mere consolation; temporary peace of mind

2

to scurry home; to run home; to fly back

2

Herculean task; next-to-impossible undertaking

1

to hurry (up); to press; to urge on

2

to pursue

3

to lean on; to recline on; to rely on; to depend on

4

blanket

1

twenty-sixth day of the month; twenty-six days

1

first day (e.g. at work, school); day one

1

busying oneself about (something); being on the move; bestirring oneself; on the go; taking an active interest

2

moisture; humidity; dampness

1