jpdb beta

every (usu. with events, e.g. every weekend); each

1

millstone; mortar

1

rather; sooner; preferably

6

junction; crossroads; division point; parting of ways

3

only; just

2

end; conclusion

1

to dispel; to clear away; to accomplish a goal; (arch.) to make it sunny; (arch.) to make clouds disappear

2

in addition; furthermore; above (which); on top of (which)

2

to buy more (of something)

1

counter for things inside a bag

1

could result in (something undesirable); might end up (doing, happening); run the risk of

2

nature of one's business; business instinct

1

fate; destiny; predestination

1

calculation; computation; bill; check; consideration; allowance

1

fleeing the country

1

skipjack tuna (Katsuwonus pelamis); oceanic bonito; victorfish

1

choice; selection

1

kombu (usu. Saccharina japonica); konbu; kelp; any edible species from the family Laminariaceae

1

expert; learned person; doctor; PhD; instructor at the imperial court (ritsuryo period); pitch and length marks (to accompany a Buddhist liturgical chant, etc.)

1

canned tuna (from sea chicken, orig. a brand name)

1

walleye pollack roe (generally served salted and spiced with red pepper)

4

to feel at ease

2

cute

1

bride

1

to shed tears; to (begin to) cry

4

to bear fruit; to ripen

1

being attracted by physical looks only; person who puts much store by good looks

2

calculating

1

secrecy; confidentiality; privacy; one's circumstances (esp. fiscal)

4

covering; filled in; complete; total; cliched; clichéd; plaintext

2

to introduce oneself; to announce oneself (e.g. as the person sought); to come forward (e.g. as a witness, with a claim, etc.)

4

savings box; moneybox; piggy bank

1

jingle; jangle; chatty; nattering; coquettish; tawdry

1

round; tranquil; contentedly at ease

2

retaining fee; retainer

1

to pay

2

to give up (a plan or idea); to desist from (doing)

1

as (much) as possible; as (much) as one can; wherever practicable; if possible

4

sushi; anything made with vinegared rice (may also contain vegetables, spices, fish, or other delicacies)

5

bucket; pail; tub

1

first class plus; extra special

2

to grow fat; to gain weight; to grow fertile; to be refined (palate); to be discerning (eye, ear); to become rich

1

cucumber sushi wrapped in nori (seaweed); cucumber makizushi

1

fat under-belly of tuna (considered high-quality)

1

soy sauce flavoured with grated wasabi (used for sashimi, etc.)

1

gaping (e.g. mouth, wound); (opening) wide; snapping up (e.g. bait); biting into (food); plagiarism; rip-off

1

standoffishly; primly; pungently (of a smell); acridly; long and pointed (e.g. of a nose); popping (of ears)

1

taste; flavor; flavour

1

elegant; refined; polished; high-quality goods; first-class article

2

salmon

2