jpdb beta

middle-age; middle age; midlife; one's middle years

5

though imperfect; somehow; somehow or other

1

to make a living

1

to make good; to improve; to do often; to be kind to; to treat well

3

should do; ought to do

6

answer; solution

2

solution (of an equation, inequality, etc.); root (e.g. of a polynomial); solution (to a given problem); answer; explanation; interpretation

1

to draw (conclusion); to deduce; to derive

2

path; route; itinerary

1

to become settled; to be fixed

1

effort; exertion; endeavour; endeavor; hard work; striving

17

patience; perseverance; persistence; tenacity; energy

2

sport; sports

4

(fine) art; the arts

1

study; scholarship; learning; discipline; branch of learning; (a) science

1

country; state; region; national government; central government; home (i.e. hometown, home country); (arch.) province (of Japan)

3

first-class; top grade; characteristic; peculiar; school (e.g. of a performance art); one flag

1

enterprise; business; company; corporation

1

regular employee; permanent employee; full-time employee

1

government official

1

poverty-stricken; destitute; poor; penurious

5

jūbako; multi-tiered food box; heavy; serious; extreme; -fold

2

shut up!; be quiet!

1

to resign; to abandon; to step aside; to back out of; to retire; to get away

3

future (usually near); prospects

7

(not) anything; (nothing) at all; (not) any

2

degree of difficulty; difficulty level

3

while studying

1

kettle

1

to hang up (e.g. a coat, a picture on the wall); to let hang; to put on (e.g. a blanket); to put on top of; to put on (glasses, etc.); to wear (a necklace, etc.); to make (a call)

26

coffee

8

to make (tea, coffee, etc.); to brew a beverage (with hot water)

6

to give up; to abandon (hope, plans); to resign oneself (to)

16

modus operandi; criminal technique; trick

2

to withdraw; to leave; to retire; to back down; to give up

1

admirable; laudable

1

to pretend; to feign

2

blow; hit; stroke

3

to amass; to accumulate; to store; to leave unpaid

6

after a short while; not long after; soon; before long; shortly thereafter

1

twice; again; second time

1

getting closer; drawing nearer; being not much different; being near (age, skill, etc.); becoming close (i.e. friendly); becoming intimate

1

vigilance; caution; alertness; precaution; being on guard

3

gap; space; break; interlude; chink (in one's armor, armour); chance

4

threat; intimidation; menace

2

to beat someone to the punch; to get the drop on (someone); to forestall

2

mug

5

milk

1

sugar

3

black; black (coffee); without cream or milk; exploitative (esp. of employees); overly harsh; boldface

1