jpdb beta

to ascertain; to make sure of; to determine; to probe; to get to the bottom (of something)

3

(one's) gaze; direction in which one is looking; point of view; standpoint; line covering someone's eyes (in an edited photograph)

4

close examination; careful investigation; investigation of a crime; inquiry into someone's guilt; winner (of the most rounds, i.e. a full game); (arch.) reciting and appreciating traditional poetry

3

alright; all right; right on; looking good; OK; okay

8

steady; firm; solid; secure

1

Seven Stars (cigarette)

5

hanafuda; flower cards; playing cards consisting of 12 suits of 4 cards, each suit representing a month indicated by a flower

1

Zippo

5

large explosion

1

saucer; person (group, institution, etc.) to take over a position or matter; receptacle (e.g. of funds); receiver

1

to throw into; to toss into

3

entrance; entry; gate; approach; mouth

1

vending machine

2

10,000 yen

1

button (clothing); push-button

7

vending machine

3

5,000 yen bill

1

change (for a purchase); toilet splashback

2

telephone card

1

to screw in; to thrust into; to push into; to protest (and seek rectification); to complain

1

card (information, filing, etc.); card (greetings, congratulations, etc.); (Western) playing cards; credit card; debit card; match; game

14

to hold in one's mouth

2

silence (not speaking); muteness

5

to sit on a seat

1

insertion point; insertion slot; insertion opening

1

to insert; to put in; to have a griping pain; to flow in; to shine in

2

cash; ready money; money on hand; mercenary; self-interested; calculating

6

direct; immediate; personal; firsthand

1

throwing in; inserting; investment; commitment (of funds, personnel, etc.); launching (a product into the market); introduction

1

matter of hit-and-miss; mix of success and failure; variation (in quality, returns, etc.)

1

the real pleasure (of something); the real thrill; flavour of ghee; (fig.) delicious taste; Buddha's gracious teachings

1

to taste; to savor; to appreciate; to enjoy; to experience; to go through

2

to like; to prefer

2

(the) mainstream; main course (of a river); main stream

1

probability; likelihood; chances

3

stability; steadiness; equilibrium

1

extreme; terrible; absurd; unreasonable; fool; idiot

1

exactly; precisely; closely; tightly; properly; without fail

4

dependability; credibility; coefficient of confidence

1

investment

5

to be oversized (overloud, etc.)

1

wasteful; a waste; too good; more than one deserves; impious; profane

2

a little; paltry; piddling; stud; chad

1

to be crushed; to be smashed; to become useless; to cease functioning; to go bankrupt; to go out of business

1

rīchi; declaring that one is one tile away from winning while one's hand is completely concealed; being one step away from completing something (winning, losing, game over, etc.)

2

to pickpocket; to steal

4

to take back; to regain; to get back; to recover

1

3000; three thousand; many

3

twice

4

crying oneself to sleep; giving up in frustration; accepting meekly; being compelled to accept a situation

1