jpdb beta

this time; now; next time; another time; recently; lately

2

promise; agreement; appointment; engagement; convention; rule

8

to give; to let (one) have; to give; to do for one; to take the trouble to do; to do to someone's disadvantage

9

after all; in the end; conclusion; end; end of a game of go, shogi, etc.

2

to come true (of a dream, wish, etc.); to be realized; to be fulfilled; to be granted; to be answered (of a prayer); to be requited (of love)

4

but; however; although

9

to protect; to guard; to defend; to keep (i.e. a promise); to abide (by the rules); to observe

3

it is, isn't it?; I know, right?; innit?

1

mother; mom; wife; you (of an elderly person older than the speaker); she

10

to persevere; to persist; to insist that; to stick to (one's opinion); to remain in a place; to stick to one's post

1

but; however; even; however; no matter how; ... or something; either ... or ...

7

to know; to be aware (of); to sense; to feel; to understand; to comprehend; to remember

3

myself; yourself; I; me; you

3

only; merely; approximately; about; just (finished, etc.); as if to; (as though) about to

3

why?; what for?; how?; by what means?

2

illness (usu. excluding minor ailments, e.g. common cold); disease; bad habit; bad behaviour; crazy; insane

3

to talk; to speak; to tell; to explain; to speak (a language)

3

to end; to come to an end; to finish; to complete; to finish doing; to be past its (one's) prime

3

it seems; I think; I guess; right?; don't you agree?

8

to be; to exist; to have; to be located; to be equipped with; to happen; to come about

5

to recall; to remember; to recollect

2

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

4

memories; recollections; reminiscence

3

so; therefore; accordingly; like I said; I told you already

9

midday; broad daylight

2

what; how many; many; a lot of; several; a few

2

song; singing; classical Japanese poem (esp. tanka); modern poetry

15

huh?; what's up?

4

by myself; in person; by oneself

1

to make; to produce; to prepare (food); to brew (alcohol); to raise; to grow; to till

9

then; well; so; well then

5

sometime; someday; one day; some time or other; the other day; in due course

2

clothes (esp. Western clothes); clothing; dress; counter for doses of medicine, gulps of tea, puffs of a cigarette, etc.

1

diligently; seriously; perfectly; properly; sufficiently; satisfactorily

4

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

1

to return (something); to restore; to turn over; to turn upside down; to pay back; to retaliate; to respond (with)

1

when; at what time; how soon; normal times; ordinary days

1

yes; indeed; ha!; what?; huh?; sigh

1

not wearing a bra; being bra-less; generic (goods)

1

to leak out (of a secret); to come out; to be exposed (of a lie, improper behaviour, etc.); to get away (of a fish)

1

again; once more; also; too; on the other hand; while; and

2

to play (games, sports); to enjoy oneself; to mess about (with alcohol, gambling, philandery, etc.); to be idle; to do nothing; to meet up (with friends); to hang out

1

coming; going; being (somewhere); (please) come; go; stay

1

hindrance; intrusion

1

white gem

1

treat (esp. food and drink); entertainment; treating someone (to a meal); gorgeous dinner; feast; excellent food

1

enjoyment; pleasure; amusement; anticipation; looking forward to; something to look forward to

1

be; is

4

ha ha ha; hee hee hee

1

example; instance; precedent; custom; habit

1