jpdb beta

to fuss over; to be particular about; to be obsessive about; to be fixated on; to obstruct; to hinder

4

one month

5

in this way; like this

5

breaking off; snapping off

1

pitch black

1

reluctantly; unwillingly

1

original story; original version; this volume

1

to be disappointed; to be dejected; to be downhearted; to feel exhausted; to feel drained

4

comfortably warm; steaming hot (food); piping hot; glowing (with warmth)

2

thank you; thanks

2

ouch!; hot, hot, hot!; something hot; fire

1

grand; luxurious; lavish; great; large; big (e.g. storm)

2

mountains and seas

1

after all is said and done; no matter what people say; in the end; definitely; undeniably

4

to attract notice; to catch the eye; to stand out

2

today; this day

3

assortment (of food); assorted dishes; combination platter

1

purveyor (to the Imperial Household, etc.); company (or restaurant, place, etc.) that caters to or is popular with a specific clientele

1

fresh market; wet market

1

plentiful; abundant; ample; lavish

1

vivid; striking

2

tuna (edible fish, Thunnus spp.); tunny; Pacific bluefin tuna (edible fish, Thunnus orientalis); dead lay; starfish

1

crisply; with a crunch; refreshingly; sharply; (sitting) straight

1

Thailand

1

flounder (esp. the large-tooth flounders of family Paralichthyidae, but also lefteye flounders of family Bothidae); bastard halibut; olive flounder (Paralichthys olivaceus)

1

else; in addition; on top of that; furthermore; further; besides

1

prawn; shrimp; lobster; crayfish

4

cuttlefish; squid

2

octopus

1

to smack one's lips (over a dish); to eat with relish

1

sake; Japanese rice wine

2

warming up sake; warmed sake

1

slight intoxication; being tipsy

2

eye-popping; staggering

1

wasabi (Wasabia japonica); Japanese horseradish

1

tamari soy sauce; variety of rich soy sauce (used for sashimi, etc.)

1

full-bodied (e.g. wine, sake); rich; robust (flavor); full-flavored

1

sake cup

1

may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly

2

just right (time, size, length, etc.)

3

superb piece of work; masterpiece; exquisite item; perfection; unique article

2

(sake) decanter

1

pouring alcohol; person pouring alcohol for guests or customers (typically a woman); (apprentice) geisha; dancing girl

2

triumphantly; proudly

5

understood; I see; OK; present; here

5

stop

2

amount necessary to fill a container (e.g. cupful, spoonful, etc.); drink (usu. alcoholic); full; one squid, octopus, crab, etc.; one boat; fully; to capacity

4

to get drunk; to become intoxicated; to feel sick (e.g. in a vehicle); to become nauseated; to be elated; to be exalted

9

the internal organs

4

to penetrate; to pervade; to spread

3