jpdb beta

change of course

1

to prepare oneself (for the worst); to resolve oneself

1

black tea

4

to take an attitude; to take a stance; to commit oneself; to assume a position

1

comfortable; easy; calm; loose; spacious

1

to do

3

independent action; acting alone

1

to cling to; to hold on to; to grapple; to set about doing; to begin; to take hold of

1

nose

1

stalk; stem

1

busyness; a lot of things to do; frequent use; heavy use (of); many uses

1

as a matter of fact; really; truly; entirely; completely; wholly

2

pot (esp. teapot, coffee-pot); vacuum bottle; thermos flask

1

recommendation; advice; suggestion; encouragement

1

to open (e.g. doors); to open (e.g. business, etc.); to be empty; to be vacant; to be available; to be open (e.g. neckline, etc.); to have been opened (of one's eyes, mouth, etc.)

1

focus (of a lens); focal point; point (of a discussion, e.g. on-point, off-point)

1

focus (e.g. photographic); focal point

2

to be in focus; to come into focus

2

to tease; to irritate; to tantalize; to keep (someone) in suspense

1

to ask again; to repeat one's question; to ask back; to ask in return; to counter

1

other than; excluding; without

2

immediately; right away; on the spot

2

firmly; absolutely; flatly; by far; far and away; by a long shot

1

person of lofty virtue; man of noble character; perfect person; saint

1

to dominate; to prevail; to be superior to; to get ahead of; to get the upper hand

2

characteristic (of); peculiar (to)

2

smile

1

draining basket (traditionally made of bamboo); colander; something full of holes; zaru soba; strong drinker; someone who can drink like a fish

1

punishment; penalty

1

mouse; rat; dark gray; dark grey; slate (color, colour)

6

(animal) feed; fodder; pet food; bait; lure; enticement

4

electric current

3

learning ability

2

junior high school student; middle school pupil

2

simple; artless; naive; unsophisticated

1

does not seem (to be)

1

hamlet

1

No Longer Human (1948 novel by Osamu Dazai)

1

to joke; to jest; to make fun of; to laugh at; to romp; to gambol

1

obvious; transparent

1

to match (rhythm, speed, etc.); to join together; to unite; to face; to be opposite (someone); to compare; to check with

1

charm; fascination; glamour; glamor; attraction; appeal

1

clunk; thump

1

teacup

1

deliberately; intentionally; on purpose; purposely

2

completely; absolutely; totally; (not) at all

1

it seems that; as if

1

at once; right away; promptly; on the spur of the moment

2

to walk behind someone; to follow in someone's footsteps

1

not worth considering; out of the question

4