jpdb beta

fork; forkball

3

plump; somewhat large

1

noodles; (arch.) flour

2

to inhale; to breathe in; to suck up; to swallow up (in a crowd, whirlpool, the darkness, etc.); to suck in

1

beatitude; supreme bliss

1

(not) particularly; (not) especially; (not) specially; separately; apart; additionally

12

abdomen; belly; womb; one's mind; one's real intentions; courage; nerve

7

to decrease (in size or number); to diminish; to abate

1

any; anything; whatever; I am told; I hear; I understand

3

having no sense of taste

1

to do together; to put together; to lump together; to regard in the same light; to put in the same category; to arrange for (two people) to marry

1

to become less crowded; to thin out; to get empty; to be hungry

1

then; well; so; well then

13

charity; almsgiving

1

to confide; to reveal; to disclose; to lay bare; to speak frankly; to open (one's heart)

1

tasting; sampling

1

skillful; skilful; delicious; tasty; good (deal, idea, etc.); profitable

1

permission; approval; authorization; license

1

to hold (in one's hand); to take (into one's hand); to own; to obtain

5

pasta

2

to thrust (something) into (something); to cram; to plunge into; to charge into; to delve into (a matter); to go into depth; to press (someone) about

5

such ... as; or some such

2

to entwine; to twine around; to coordinate (with); to arrest

1

locked in a grapple

1

to disagree; to dispute; to fight (over)

2

opposite side; other side; other party

2

tray

5

tempura; deep-fried fish and vegetables in a light batter

1

buckwheat (Fagopyrum esculentum); soba; Japanese buckwheat noodles; Chinese-style wheat noodles

2

porcelain bowl; donburi; bowl of meat, fish, etc. served over rice; front pocket in a haragake

1

easy; simple; ready; casual; off-hand; easy-going

2

thuddingly; plumping down (like a heavy weight)

1

you (plural)

3

mutually; with each other; reciprocally; together

5

to compare with the eye; to judge by comparison; to take into consideration; to bear in mind

1

to correct; to rectify; to reform; to straighten (one's posture, collar, etc.); to adjust

1

to imitate; to follow; to copy; to emulate

1

to draw in; to take in; to retract; to withdraw; to take back (e.g. words)

3

unusual; unwonted; uncharacteristic

2

serious; earnest; real sword (as opposed to a wooden practice weapon)

6

called; known as; that; to say

2

even so (expressing frustration, etc.); still

1

to be (too) late getting married; to be (too) late going somewhere

1

daughter; girl (i.e. a young, unmarried woman)

4

boyfriend; he; him

5

with a feeling of relief; with a sigh of relief; deeply (sigh)

1

mother

4

excuse; explanation

3

or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it,...; I mean

2

juice; sap; soup; broth; (dipping) sauce

3