jpdb beta

visitor; caller

1

to jump at; to leap at; to fly at; to spring at; to pounce on

1

to lick all over; to run one's tongue over

1

to lose heart; to lose interest; to become stale (i.e. of a carbonated beverage); to go flat; to lose focus; to let one's guard down

1

however; because; as

1

teacup

3

to taste; to try (food or drink)

3

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

2

probably; (most) likely; in all likelihood; I suspect; I dare say; I'm afraid

3

this and that; this or that; one thing or another; this way and that

3

meek; quiet; docile; mysterious; marvelous; marvellous

3

in the first place; to begin with; after all; anyway; beginning; start

16

association; socializing; socialising; fellowship

3

to be too short

1

young; youthful; immature; green; low (number); small

4

skip it; drop it; I've had enough (e.g. when offered something); that's enough

1

year; age; years; past one's prime; old age

1

grandmother; old woman; female senior citizen

2

as expected; sure enough; after all (is said and done); in the end; too; also

3

faltering; hesitation

1

to memorize; to memorise; to learn; to pick up; to feel; to think

3

question (e.g. on a test); problem; problem (e.g. societal, political); question; question (i.e. doubt); public discussion

11

gradually; by degrees; little by little; steps; stairs; staircase

2

to become entangled; to become complicated; to get mixed up; to screw up; to get caught up in

1

being driven into a corner; having no way out; being caught between a rock and a hard place

1

unable to move; dead in the water; completely helpless

1

to meet; to face someone; to co-star; to appear together; to be matched; to face against

1

hence; for that reason

4

I see; that's right; indeed

4

furthermore; even more

2

to make use of aizuchi; to back-channel; to throw in interjections to show that one is paying attention

1

restlessly; nervously; uneasily; in a fidget

2

soft; tender; gentle; mild; light (topic, book, etc.); informal

4

if anything; if pushed I'd say; if I had to say

1

to spread (of a rumour, news, etc.); to travel; to be handed down (from generation to generation); to be passed down; to be introduced (to a country, region, etc.); to be brought; to be conveyed (of a feeling, impression, etc.)

3

then; if so; if

1

big; large; drastic; full-width cloth (approx. 72 cm wide for traditional Japanese clothing; approx. 140 cm wide for Western clothing)

2

hurdle; hurdle race; hurdles; hurdle; obstacle

1

to rise; to go up; to enter (esp. from outdoors); to come in; to enter (a school); to advance to the next grade; to get out (of water)

1

certain; sure; no doubt; reliable; dependable

7

huge mound; heap; pile

1

therefore; and so; for that reason; accordingly; consequently; hence

2

wedded life; married life

1

somewhere; in some respects; in some way

8

to build a house

2

to live (of humans); to reside; to inhabit; to dwell; to abide

2

permanent; everlasting; lasting; very long; many years of

2

happiness; good fortune; luck; blessing

21

doing whatever one pleases; selfishness; self-indulgence

1

lucky you

1