jpdb beta

lending and borrowing

1

just right (time, size, length, etc.)

1

to pretend not to see; to turn one's back on

1

in addition; furthermore; above (which); on top of (which)

1

to be defeated; to be beaten; to be unsuccessful; to lose

2

definitely; absolutely; without doubt; absolute; unconditional

1

daughter; girl (i.e. a young, unmarried woman)

6

serious

1

mess; spoiled; spoilt; (come to) nothing; ruin

1

to affect a stylish air; to try to look good; to show off

1

middle-aged man; Buddhist priest

2

Kanemoto

6

particle used to indicate the speaker's hope, desire, wish, etc. (e.g. "it would be nice if ...", "I wish there were ...", etc.); emphatic particle; particle adding uncertainty

4

flavor; flavour; charm; appeal; experience; taste (e.g. of victory)

3

variation

1

entering; setting (of the Sun); containing; content; income; beginning

2

skillful; skilful; delicious; appetizing; fortunate; splendid

4

tee-hee

1

certainly; without fail; right and wrong; pros and cons

1

something like that; sort of like that; similar to that; in that vein

1

stand-offish; distant; not frank; watery (alcohol, coffee, etc.)

1

that's so, isn't it

1

timing

6

to lose sight of; to miss

1

to turn one's hand to; to reach out one's hand; to get involved in; to make a move on; to strike; to beat

2

to cut off; to excise; to tear off; to cut out; to whittle down; to tear out

1

to deep-fry in oil

1

(all) important positions; every strategic point; each key post; (all) important parts; every important point

1

safe; in (of a ball, in tennis, etc.); all right; OK

4

sure; no mistaking it; for certain; without doubt

1

big quarrel; huge fight; big row

2

shoe rack (in an entrance); cupboard (for shoes and clogs)

1

envelope

1

rooftop

3

letter of challenge (to a duel, etc.)

1

letter; missive; note; mail

1

real intention; true motive; true meaning

1

gambling; competition; game (of chance)

1

reconciliation; make peace with

8

good-naturedness; good-natured person; credulous person; easy mark

1

one-sided; unilateral; arbitrary

1

to permit; to allow; to forgive; to pardon; to exempt (someone) from; to remit; to acknowledge

4

on the surface; ostensibly; superficially; apparently

1

farce; charade; person who serves tea; short and humorous improvised sketch (originating from Edo-era kabuki)

1

game, set and match; end of the game; end of the match

4

extended game; overtime; extra time; extra innings

1

you (plural)

4

to hide; to be hidden; to conceal oneself; to disappear

1

full particulars; the whole story; from beginning to end

1

apology

3