jpdb beta

to turn on; to switch on; to light up

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to warm (up); to heat (up); to sit on (an idea, plan, etc.); to keep to oneself; to renew (an old friendship); to take for oneself

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plastic food storage container; Tupperware

1

small bowl

1

very hard; with utmost effort; as hard as one can; with all one's might; for dear life; eagerly

5

to advance; to move forward; to carry forward (plans, work, etc.); to proceed with; to raise; to elevate

5

to arrive at (e.g. a decision); to reach (a stage); to lead to (a place); to get to; in the extreme case of; (arch.) to come

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season; time of year

2

sleeping face

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to pick at (e.g. with chopsticks); to pick (one's teeth)

3

very; considerably; by no means; not readily; middle; half-way point

2

direct; immediate; personal; firsthand

5

side (of the torso); flank; illegitimate child; child born by someone other than one's wife

1

to jump up to one's feet

3

huh?; what's up?

6

good morning

5

behavior; behaviour; manner; attitude; bearing

2

follow; following (on social media, esp. Twitter); follow-up; following up; backing-up; covering for; follow-up shot

3

pat; tap; pop; crack; cutesy suffix applied to names

1

to wash; to cleanse; to inquire into; to investigate; to purify (one's heart); to lave (e.g. shore)

3

soon; shortly; before long; nearly; almost

1

still; as yet; (not) yet; more; (more) still; at least

2

sleepy eyes; drowsy look

1

(a person's) appearance from behind; person as seen from behind; back view; retreating figure

1

setting a place; setting the table

1

to begin (doing); to start; to set about; to get down to

1

to put one's palms together (e.g. when praying or asking for something); to place one's hands together; to compete against someone; to play (a game, match, etc.) against someone

3

dots; spots; bit by bit; little by little; here and there; scattered

1

(spoken) line (in a play, film, comic, etc.); one's lines; comment; remark; stock phrase; set phrase

2

skillful; skilful; delicious; tasty; good (deal, idea, etc.); profitable

1

example; instance; precedent; custom; habit

1

heartbroken; crestfallen; dejected; feeling exhausted; feeling drained

1

to pull oneself together; to collect oneself (after a failure); to regain control (of oneself)

6

to start eating

1

between times; when there's a spare moment

1

preliminary arrangements; preparation; spadework; pre-cooking

1

how should I put it?; what shall I say?; well, you know; like

1

reading; reading (of a kanji, esp. kun reading); reading (e.g. of a situation); insight

1

to hold in one's mouth (without biting, before chewing or swallowing, etc.)

2

great burdock (Arctium lappa); gobo

1

crisp (like a pickle); crunchy; firm (musculature); stiff (shoulders, neck, etc.)

1

to bite; to chew; to gnaw; to fumble one's words (esp. during a play, broadcast, etc.); to falter with one's words; to crash against (e.g. of waves); to break onto (shore)

5

to make a sound with one's throat; to purr (of a cat)

6

scramble; struggle

1

concrete; definite; specific; material; substantial

1

important; serious; valuable; precious; serious matter; major incident

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to glare at; to scowl at; to stare intensely at; to examine carefully; to estimate; to guess

3

ghastliness; dreadfulness; grimness; intimidation; menace; threat

1

all the time; every single time; thank you (for your continued patronage)

1

setback; deadlock; standstill; impasse; miscarriage

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