jpdb beta

to smoke; to breathe in; to suck; to sip; to absorb; to soak up

12

storage at room temperature

1

to fit; to suit

1

ryokan; traditional inn; Japanese-style lodging, usu. professionally-run

1

but; however; (and) yet; nevertheless; still; for all that

3

bowl

3

grain; bead; drop; counter for small round objects including grains, seeds, pills, drops

1

Japanese apricot (Prunus mume); Japanese plum; ume; lowest (of a three-tier ranking system)

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to wave; to shake; to sprinkle; to throw (dice); to cast (actor); to allocate (work); to turn down (somebody)

25

saltiness

2

pleasant feeling; good vibes

20

to scoop; to ladle out

6

center; centre; middle; -centered; -centred; -focused

3

to place on (something); to give (someone) a ride; to give a lift; to load (luggage); to carry; to send out (on the airwaves, etc.); to deceive

18

grain of boiled rice

2

indicates two contrasting actions; (arch.) indicates possessive (often found in place names and compound words)

3

hard fight; close game; struggle; tight contest

1

form; shape; figure; visage

6

to put in order; to arrange; to get ready; to prepare; to work out (e.g. business deal); to arrange (e.g. marriage)

6

triangle; triangular shape

3

to become possible; to become able to (do)

2

baseball

1

ball; ball (pitch that falls outside of the strike zone); bowl; board (cardboard, pasteboard, etc.)

1

dissatisfaction; discontent; displeasure; complaint; unhappiness

6

to accept (e.g. an explanation); to be satisfied (with); to assent (to)

1

trouble; bother; trouble; difficulty; care; attention

6

to; for; from the standpoint of; as far as ... is concerned

1

distorted; crooked; oval; elliptical shape; round, wooden container for cooked rice; oval coin

1

fierce; intense; severe; violent; strong; vehement

2

to sit on a seat

9

nori; laver; edible seaweed, usu. Porphyra yezoensis or P. tenera, usu. dried and pressed into sheets

4

furthermore; again; after all; more and more; moreover; even more

10

to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival

9

to talk of one's dreams (esp. unrealistic, far-fetched ones); to dream out loud

1

stomach; Chinese "stomach" constellation (one of the 28 mansions)

7

to dedicate; to make an offering; to supply; to store; to finish; to bring to a close; to restore (something to its place)

4

bento; Japanese box lunch

4

exactly as stated; verbatim

2

thank you for the meal; that was a delicious meal; what a wonderful meal

10

keep ...-ing; have been ...-ing; leaving (something) on; leaving (something) still in use

2

to disappear; to vanish; to go out (of a fire, light, etc.); to die; to fade (of a feeling, impression, etc.); to vanish (e.g. of hope); to go away (e.g. of a smell, itchiness, sleepiness)

11

steam; vapour; vapor

1

huff!; yo-heave-ho!; heigh-ho; to butter up; to suck up to

6

heave-ho; oops; yes; yeah

2

funnel

1

to some extent; to a certain extent

5

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

8

tank (of liquid); tank (military vehicle)

1

six; 6

2

rate; ratio; profit; assignment; 10%; unit of ten percent; match

3