jpdb beta

to laugh; to smile; to sneer; to ridicule; to be dumbfounded; to be flabbergasted

1

no

10

fictitious; imaginary; fanciful; aerial; overhead

1

island; one's territory (of a sex worker, organized crime gang, etc.); one's turf

1

to understand; to comprehend; to become clear; to be known; I know!; I think so too!

4

but; however; although

20

eighth month of the lunar calendar

6

to come out; to appear; to turn up; to go out for a while

1

pattern; behavioural pattern; behavioral pattern; predictability

1

moreover; furthermore; nevertheless; and yet

3

woman; girl

3

mostly; ordinarily; probably; most; almost all; ordinary

1

constipation

1

boo! (sound used to scare someone); ugh (dissatisfaction, aggravation); ulp (consternation)

1

Akio

6

all members; all hands; everyone; everybody; whole crew

2

child; children

6

in front (of); before (e.g. a building); before; earlier; (the) front; frontal part; forward

1

nicely; properly; frequently; often; I'm glad that you ...; thank you for ...

2

such; like that; that sort of

8

talk; speech; topic; subject; discussions; negotiation; rumor

11

restaurant

1

already; yet; soon; shortly; further; more

7

respect; esteem; reverence; honour; honor

1

indicates emotion or admiration; indicates emphasis; I; me; wah!; boo!

5

yes; that is correct; understood; I see; present; here; pardon?

3

something thrown in (with a purchase); something extra; (giving a) discount; price reduction; addition; embellishment (e.g. to a story)

1

in that way; thus; so; the same; so?

13

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

4

cruel; heartless; violent; intense; very bad; terrible

1

train; electric train

1

seat; location (of a gathering, etc.); place; position; post

1

to open (e.g. doors); to open (e.g. business, etc.); to be empty; to be vacant; to be available; to be open (e.g. neckline, etc.); to have been opened (of one's eyes, mouth, etc.)

1

to sit (down); to have a seat; to be seated; to assume (a position); to take on (a duty); to occupy (a post)

1

nonexistent; not being (there); not having; not

3

I'm sorry; my apologies; may I come in?; permission; leave; dismissal

1

to cut; to cut through; to sever (connections, ties); to turn off (e.g. the light); to terminate (e.g. a conversation); to hang up (the phone); to punch (a ticket)

2

this; this one; this person; now; this point (in time); here; used to stress the subject of a sentence

3

to raise; to elevate; to move something (to a higher place); to put onto (e.g. a shelf); to increase (price, quality, status, etc.); to raise (a wage); to show someone (into a room)

1

safe; secure; certainly; surely; no thanks; I'm good

5

father; dad; husband; you (of an elderly person older than the speaker); he

2

having; holding; wear; durability; shouldering (an expense); being responsible (for paying)

2

in short; the point is; the important thing is; in a word; basically

1

bomb; alcohol with liquor added (esp. wine-based shōchū highball, also beer with whiskey)

1

to hold in one's arms; to carry in one's arms; to have (problems, debts, etc.); to take on (a responsibility); to employ; to have (on one's staff)

1

to run; to run (of a vehicle); to drive; to rush (to); to dash; to retreat; to flee

1

isn't that right?

7

this; last (couple of years, etc.); these; you (as in "you liar")

3

workmanship; craftsmanship; grades; results; quality (e.g. of a crop); dealings

1

(what) the heck; (why) in the world; one object; one body; one form; one style; one Buddhist image

3