jpdb beta

forty; 40

3

three; 3

13

not ... for nothing; not ... with nothing to show for it; worthwhile; no wonder ...

3

waste; scrap; garbage; scum; piece of trash; loser

14

from one's side; from the side (of something); from someone unconnected; from someone uninvolved

2

friendship; companionship; fraternity; comradeship

1

new (musical) composition; new piece; new song

3

indies; independent film, music, publishing, etc.

1

after

8

reformed delinquent; former delinquent youth

1

appearance; (outward) looks; exterior appearance

1

very caring; kind; helpful; service-minded

1

to destroy; to demolish; to disturb; to put into disorder; to relax (one's pose); to make oneself at ease; to break (a bill)

2

clumsy; awkward; tactless; awkward (e.g. socially); (arch.) mean; (arch.) cowardly

1

really (seem, appear, etc.); truly; evidently; in that way

1

(I) will; (I) shall; let's; (I) wonder (if); might it be (that); hey

5

(arch.) like that; (arch.) as such; yeah; uh-huh

1

healthy; sound; wholesome

1

to advance; to move forward; to carry forward (plans, work, etc.); to proceed with; to raise; to elevate

1

meaningful; suggestive; telling; significant; pregnant (pause etc.)

1

signalling with the eyes; exchanging looks; winking

1

sounds good; sure thing; no problem

1

oh; ho; exclamation of surprise, admiration, etc.; hoo (owl call); toot (sound of a flute)

6

whirling; revolving; coiling around; winding around; working tirelessly; working hard

1

to turn; to rotate; to pass around; to send around; to move (someone or something to where its needed); to send; to turn (to a new use)

1

unidentified flying object; UFO

1

concentration; focusing; convergence; within a collection of works

2

proof; evidence; certificate; license; to testify (usu. Christian religious context); enlightenment

1

generally; in the main; (more or less) everything; all parts; ordinary; usual

2

information; experience; observation; seeing and hearing

1

previously; before; first; before (something or someone else); beforehand; in advance

6

gentle; peaceable; amicable; without fuss; simply

2

approval; endorsement

2

tomorrow; near future

5

bang; bam; noontime signal gun (carried out early Meiji to Taishō); noon gun; last round in a game of 12 rounds; precisely

1

to set up (a house, store, etc.); to build; to have at the ready (e.g. a gun); to hold in preparation (e.g. a camera); to adopt a posture; to assume a stance; to put on an air

1

by all means; at any cost; whether (one is) willing or not; willingly or unwillingly; on no account; by no means

5

scene; sight; scenario; setting

3

to flicker; to glimmer; to flit; to fall lightly (snow, rain)

2

one large ...; a great ...

1

pinch; crisis; tough spot; clothespin

1

panic

1

comprehension; consent; understanding; OK; roger (on two-way radio)

1

cooperation; coordination; link

2

request; favour (to ask); wish; please

4

frank; candid; straightforward; openhearted; direct; outspoken

2

to desire; to wish for; to expect; to see; to command (a view of)

3

which way; which direction; which one (esp. of two alternatives); who

7

to do as one likes

3

(on a) closer look; closer scrutiny; second look

1