jpdb beta

un-; non-; negative prefix

1

right place; right position; right post

1

different suitabilities; being cut out for certain things (and not for others)

1

to go past; to pass; to pass by

2

lunch; midday meal

2

bento; Japanese box lunch

1

quantitative; concerning the quantity

1

straightforwardly; readily; without hesitation

1

bundle; package; parcel; counter for wrapped objects

1

to elevate; to raise; to lift up; to flatter; to extol; to praise to the sky

3

step; stair; grade; rank; counter for breaks in written language (or speech, etc.); dan

1

jūbako; multi-tiered food box

1

to fire oneself up; to give it one's all; to get psyched; to fire someone up (with scolding, corporal punishment, etc.); to rouse

2

that way; that direction; that (one); that person; there; over there

2

big moment (e.g. performance, in the spotlight); gala occasion; (on the) world stage

2

doing something separately (from the group); going off on one's own

1

riddle; puzzle; enigma; enigmatic; mysterious

4

second (party to an agreement); the B party (e.g. in a contract); stylish; chic; strange; quaint

1

paper cup

2

to speak; to talk; to mediate; to act as a go-between; to put in a good word (for someone)

1

to redeem (from sin); to save

1

indication; denotation; designation; instructions; directions

4

to raise one's voice; to shout; to yell; to speak up (e.g. in protest); to speak one's mind

4

to be peevish; to sulk; to pout

2

to turn one's face away

1

vortex; maelstrom; whirlpool; (in the middle of a) scandal; controversy; quarrel

1

to get tired; to tire; to become worn out (of a well-used object); (arch.) to starve

2

to gulp down (a drink); to slurp

1

to steam (food, towel, etc.); to be hot and humid; to be sultry

1

to be (doing)

1

to serve; to dish up; to dish out; to dress (oneself in); to attire oneself in; to adorn

1

individual plate; single individual's small dish on which food taken from shared serving dishes is placed

1

repeatedly opening and closing (one's mouth); gasping; flapping (e.g. shoe sole); gaping open and shut; heartily (eating); devouring

2

to cool down; to get cold; to cool off (excitement, temper, etc.); to subside; to be cold (eyes, expression, etc.); to be composed

4

delicious; tasty; sweet; attractive; appealing; convenient

8

upper lip; philtrum; under one's nose; mouth

2

to grow long (e.g. hair, nails); to lengthen; to extend; to reach out; to hold out; to straighten; to smooth out

3

unable to stomach; sticking in one's throat; displeased with

1

snugly (into hole, container, etc.); tightly (fitting, covering); firmly; (with a) pop (i.e. sound of a cork, etc. being pulled out of a hole in one movement); with a plop; (fall) straight

1

one by one; one after another; successively

1

to throw at; to throw something at a person; to throw a person down

1

whiz (e.g. projectile through air); swoosh; whoosh; whistling sound

6

not all bad; not as dissatisfied (or annoyed) as one would have others believe

2

grinning; smirking

5

couple

5

to go; to come

3

it can't be helped; so it goes; c'est la vie

1

sisters

4

raising one's hand; show of hands (e.g. for a vote); salute

3

versus; vs.; v.

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