jpdb beta

happy memory; sweet memory

1

to paint over; to paint out; to fill in; to cover completely (with paint)

3

seiza; kneeling with the tops of the feet flat on the floor, and sitting on the soles

2

written apology; written statement of regret

1

to cross one's mind; to occur to one

2

penalty; sentence; punishment

1

penance; austerities; mortification; asceticism

3

right beside; close to; nearby

2

crevice; crack; spare moment; interval; chink (in one's armor, armour); unpreparedness

6

skylight; dormer; transom; dormer window

1

with a clash; with a thud; unexpectedly (meeting someone); suddenly (ending); abruptly (coming to a halt)

2

(with a) thump; (hanging) straight down

2

corner; nook; recess

1

cool; chilly; feeling nice and cold

3

pocket

3

first-time customer (of an inn or a restaurant); chance customer; customer without an introduction from a regular customer

5

declining; refusal; rejection; announcement; notice

13

to harvest; to reap; to take in; to gather in; to adopt (e.g. idea); to accept (e.g. advice)

11

lunch; (Western-style) single-plate lunch set; plate lunch; launch (boat); motorboat; ranch

3

dinner

1

invitation

9

one's normal condition; one's usual state; keynote (esp. shamisen); proper key

1

sleepy; drowsy

2

condition; state; health; state (of health); way; manner

5

to lie down (and rest)

3

sleeping during the day; (afternoon) nap; siesta

10

falling into a doze; dozing off; nodding off

2

to apologize; to apologise

2

let me humbly say; most humbly; with all due respect

1

to not take seriously; to take lightly

1

honour; honor; dignity; prestige; reputation; appearances

1

to pay no attention to (while listening); to take no notice of; to ignore; to let go in one ear and out the other

4

bedroom

15

running away from home; elopement; (arch.) outing; (arch.) going out; (arch.) becoming a Buddhist monk; (arch.) entering the priesthood

10

reflexive; reflecting

2

with a clash; with a thud; unexpectedly (meeting someone); suddenly (ending); abruptly (coming to a halt)

1

rapid succession (e.g. questions)

2

to turn aside adroitly; to dodge

5

opening and shutting; opening and closing

2

to become locked (e.g. of automatic locking)

1

to listen carefully; to strain one's ears

1

to hear; to listen (e.g. to music); to ask; to enquire; to hear about; to hear of; to follow (advice, order, etc.)

18

slowly (but steadily); gradually; irritatedly; impatiently; scorchingly (of the sun); sizzling (i.e. sound of frying in oil); sound of a warning bell, alarm clock, etc.

4

surely; certainly; without doubt

3

to shelter (e.g. a fugitive); to harbour; to harbor; to hide; to give refuge to

3

(smelling) strongly; pungently; furiously; indignantly; fuming

1

one's father; one's old man; middle-aged (or older) man; old man; one's boss; proprietor (of a restaurant, store, etc.)

2

to let (someone) hear; to tell (e.g. a story); to make (someone) listen; to make (someone) understand; to grip (someone) with skilful singing, storytelling, etc.; to hold (someone) enchanted by

9

one's mother

1

to leave alone; to leave as is; to ignore; to neglect

9