jpdb beta

to ask; to enquire; to query

18

sweetly (smiling); broadly (grinning)

6

... is the reason; ... is my excuse

2

in bad shape; not doing well; not going well; out of condition; in poor form

2

physical condition; state of health

3

so; therefore; accordingly; consequently; on those grounds; that is why

3

pointing out; identification

1

(with a) start; fright; alarm

1

audience seating; (spectator) stands; auditorium; stadium

1

player (of a sport); athlete; team member

1

beginner

1

there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)

6

to see through (a plot, lie, etc.); to penetrate into; to discover; to find out

1

to cause someone to worry

1

to deceive; to falsify; to dodge; to beg the question (issue, difficulties); to varnish over; to gloss over

4

flapping (of a flag, fan, etc.); fluttering; pitter-patter (of footsteps); quickly (making progress); in quick succession

1

blunder; (careless) mistake; error

1

one's normal condition; one's usual state; keynote (esp. shamisen); proper key

1

cooperation; collaboration

10

people; (all) persons; you (usu. plural); various

1

prediction; estimation

7

excuse; explanation

4

to be open (to traffic); to lead to; to flow (liquid, current); to pass; to be understood; to be comprehended; to be honored

3

reluctantly; unwillingly

1

to recognize; to recognise; to deem; to judge; to approve; to deem acceptable; to admit

10

to breathe out; to breathe; to tell (a lie); to use (foul language); to vomit; to throw up

2

to think; to consider; to think (of doing); to plan (to do); to judge; to assess; to imagine

6

useless; no future in it; doesn't make sense; having no point

5

just a little

6

beautiful face; good looks; beauty

1

those (near the second person)

4

elegant; refined; polished; high-quality goods; first-class article

2

thin; slender; fine; unlucky

4

grace; refinement; elegance; daintiness

1

lunch; midday meal

1

existence or nonexistence; presence or absence; consent or refusal; yes or no

2

to get someone to say; to make someone say; to let someone say; to let someone speak out; to make a sound

1

(walk) briskly; at a brisk pace; quickly

2

several seconds

5

to grow senile; to be childish with age; to be mentally slow; to be befuddled; to play stupid; to say something stupid (oft. on purpose; esp. as part of a comedic routine)

3

to go away; to become more distant; to fade away; to be estranged

1

lingering attachment; lingering affection; regret; reluctance; ruefulness

2

to charm; to attract; to fascinate; to entice

1

to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival

2

overbearing; coercive; pushy; forcible; high-handed

7

in front of a station

3

shopping district; shopping street; downtown

11

luxury; extravagance; treat (i.e. at somebody's expense)

1

generous; magnanimous; big-hearted; broad-minded; (lit.) big-bellied

1

attractive; good-looking; stylish; cool

1