jpdb beta

trio; gang of three; threesome

2

back and front; inside and outside; inside out (e.g. clothing); double-dealing; two faces (cf. two-faced); outward appearance and actual condition

1

does not seem; unlikely; improbable

3

special; particular; extraordinary; exceptional; especial

4

technical skill; ability; capacity

3

inn

1

not becoming a problem; out of the question; not worth considering; insignificant; negligible

1

personality; character; personal appearance; gentility

2

quick work; (clever) feat

1

connection; pull

1

existence or nonexistence; presence or absence; consent or refusal; yes or no

1

serious; not joking; straight; (arch.) cannot; (arch.) should not; (arch.) will not

4

before one knows; before one becomes aware of; unnoticed; unawares

3

number; edition; sobriquet; pen-name; size (of printing types, canvases, knitting needles, etc.); suffix attached to names of ships, trains, airplanes, etc.

3

to run a shop; to have a shop

1

to be confused; to be bewildered; to be taken aback

1

back (of the body)

4

to strike; to hit; to attack; to bash; to sound out (someone's views); to pound (meat or fish); to chop into small pieces

6

encouragement; spurring (on); cheering (on)

1

to send (a person or thing) to; to deliver; to escort

1

return; welcome home

2

to bring someone along

1

4th day of the month; four days

3

without; unacceptable; not alright; (arch.) nonexistent; (arch.) not being (there)

2

day before yesterday

3

outer wall

1

to come off (of a button, handle, lid, etc.); to go away (of a fever, pain, swelling, etc.); to disappear; to be harvested; to be picked; to be interpreted (as); to be taken (as)

4

modest; reserved; quiet; frugal; simple; plain

1

to live (on, by, etc.); to lead a life; to make a living; to earn a livelihood; to spend one's time (doing); to pass one's days (doing)

2

counter for months

1

terrible; dreadful; terrifying; surprising; startling; tremendous

1

contrary to expectations; or so we thought, but ...

4

to call (someone) to (the door, phone, etc.); to tell (someone) to come; to call up (on the phone); to invoke (e.g. a subroutine); to call; to open (e.g. a file)

2

please come (and visit us); please come (to our shop)

1

bamboo grass; generally smaller species of running bamboo that do not shed their sheaths (e.g. Sasa spp.)

1

discourtesy; impoliteness; excuse me; goodbye; to leave; to be rude

5

to call out; to ask someone to come

2

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

2

to receive favor; to receive assistance; to receive help; to be looked after; to be taken care of; to become dependent (on)

1

thankfully; fortunately; luckily; thanks to your (his, their, everyone's, etc.) kindness; thanks to your assistance; thanks to your support

2

to profit; to get; to have (bear, beget) a child; to have a stroke of luck

1

every day; daily

7

daily necessities; everyday item

1

town; block; street; road; chō (unit of length, approx. 109.09 m); chō (unit of land area, approx. 0.99 hectares)

4

to gather (attract, receive) attention; to have a high profile; to gain prominence; to become popular

1

to take a breather; to take a rest; to catch one's breath; to take a breath

2

(talk of a) moneymaking scheme; moneymaking idea; get-rich-quick proposal

1

waterproof cloth

22

be; is

4

all; completely; totally; entirely; thoroughly

1