jpdb beta

to turn up; to roll up (e.g. sleeves); to do over and over again; to do relentlessly; to stage a comeback (against) (in mahjong, horse racing, etc.); to come from behind

2

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

1

close (e.g. in terms of relationship); intimate

1

matchless; unequalled; unequaled

1

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

1

nature's beauty (cool breeze and bright moon)

1

well done!; bravo!; zenzai; red bean soup made with azuki beans

1

suddenly; abruptly; slowly; leisurely; deliberately

1

unbecoming; improper; unsuitable; ill-matched; unworthy of

1

to classify; to sort out; to sift through

1

riser; footboard

2

next day; following day

1

cum (e.g. bedroom-cum-study); holding both roles (e.g. Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs); and; in addition; concurrently; at the same time

1

office desk; work desk

3

husband; master (of a house, shop, etc.)

2

interview; stage debut; first appearance; meeting; trial for a servant

2

to all appearances; no matter how you look at it

1

suitable; appropriate; becoming; fitting

2

hair (on the head)

2

artisan's temperament; character of a complete artisan

1

stylish; smart; elegant; chic; refined; trim

3

the street; the town

1

man of virtue; wise man; person of high rank; the four gentlemen (plum, chrysanthemum, orchid, and bamboo)

2

kidney

1

gentle; mild-mannered

3

against; contrary to

1

glibly; volubly; at great length

1

yesterday

5

reasons; circumstances; significance; hindrance; obstruction; interference

1

chopsticks

3

soup bowl

1

red-ink brush

1

stamp; seal; seal impression; seal; mudra (symbolic hand gesture); ninja hand sign

4

stand; rack; support; holder; counter for machines, incl. vehicles; setting (e.g. in jewellery); level (e.g. price level)

5

period of time (usu. a period of approx. two hours corresponding to one of the signs of the Chinese zodiac); carving; engraving; strictness; cruelty

4

seal engraving

2

set of tools (implements); kit; outfit

2

soon; shortly; nearly; almost

2

expiration of a term of service

1

chief seat; seat of honor; seat of honour; head of the table

1

space; room; vacancy; opening; free time; time to spare

1

to stop (doing something); to cease; to leave as is; to leave alone; to exclude; to except

1

to point at

1

powerfully; vigorously; with all one's strength; lots of; heaps of; plenty

6

senior pupil (of the same master); senior disciple; senior student; senior member

1

to care for someone; to look after someone

1

crispy; crunchy; tearing; ripping; spirited; energetic

1

to carve; to engrave; to sculpt; to tattoo

5

tender; warm; meticulous; detailed; deep (of a colour); thick (e.g. fog)

1

fingers; fingertips; underling; stooge; tool

1