jpdb beta

gradually; by degrees; little by little; steps; stairs; staircase

2

dull; boring

1

parent; parents; dealer (in cards, mahjong, etc.); banker; founder; inventor; (pet) owner

1

humour; humor; safety; health; in a good mood; in high spirits

2

encouragement (as an abstract concept); stimulation

1

I've heard that ...; rumour has it that ...; it appears as if ...

2

to reach the point that; to come to be that; to turn into

1

felling timber; cutting down trees; logging; lumbering

1

man (esp. one who is well-respected); samurai; person (in a certain profession, esp. licensed); member

1

second; number two; runner-up

1

saw; musical saw

1

to pull; to tug; to draw (attention, sympathy, etc.); to attract (e.g. interest); to draw back (e.g. one's hand); to draw in (one's chin, stomach, etc.); to draw (a card, mahjong tile, etc.)

1

to put effort into; to strain; to put strength into; to put forth effort

1

having an aptitude (for); having a talent (for)

1

forest; shrine grove

3

to write; to compose; to pen; to draw; to paint

1

to write out; to make a fair copy; to rewrite

1

stop bullshitting me; you're fucking kidding me; you're full of shit

1

rest; break; recess; intermission

1

hoe

1

to borrow; to have a loan; to rent; to hire

1

to open; to undo; to bloom; to unfold; to open (for business, e.g. in the morning); to be wide (gap, etc.); to widen

2

to shut; to close; to block (a street, entrance, etc.); to shut in (with snow, ice, etc.); to shut off; to consume (with negative feelings)

1

that's so, isn't it

1

communication

1

to mind; to care about; to be an issue; to matter; to keep company; to care for; to interfere with

1

smoothly; with a slipping or sliding motion

1

what did you just say (to me)?; what's that?

1

to become serious; to take something seriously (joke, teasing); to become irritated or angry (usu. at something trivial); to get worked up

1

Japanese person; Japanese people

1

to be born; to come into the world

2

safety belt (typically used in Japanese construction work); fall-prevention harness

1

to attach; to join; to furnish (a house with); to wear; to put on; to keep a diary; to make an entry

1

incomprehensible; nonsensical; puzzling; I don't get it; I'm confused; I'm lost

1

scarce; few remaining

1

Japanese giant flying squirrel (Petaurista leucogenys)

1

catch; catching; catch; shop tout; puller-in; catching (in swimming and boating); catching the water

1

thundering; purring; something large and heavy starting to roll; scattered about; common; idleness; idling about

2

stunt man

1

van; truck; delivery van

1

therefore; consequently; accordingly; for that reason

1

unbeatable; unbeaten; invincible

1

unattractive; ugly; unstylish; uncool

2

to go to and from (a place); to go back and forth between; to go to (school, work, etc.); to attend; to circulate (e.g. blood, electricity); to be communicated (e.g. thought)

1

strong; potent; strong; brawny; good (at); skilled; being able to handle

3

finding employment; getting a job

1

public holiday; celebration (of)

1

luxury; extravagance; treat (i.e. at somebody's expense)

1

common sense; good sense; common knowledge; general knowledge; common practice; accepted practice

1

in range; within the limits (of...); within (a) range

1