jpdb beta

to corner; to drive to the wall; to run down; to track down; to chase after

4

slowly (but steadily); gradually; irritatedly; impatiently; scorchingly (of the sun); sizzling (i.e. sound of frying in oil); sound of a warning bell, alarm clock, etc.

3

one's way; one's path

1

to interrupt; to obstruct (a view, someone's way, etc.); to block (light, wind, etc.); to intercept; to cut off

1

(place of) refuge; escape; exit; way out; shelter; hiding place

1

one lump; one group

1

to sidle up to

1

pity; sorrow; pitiable; pitiful; alack; alas

1

fate; destiny; lot

3

how; in what way; how (much); to what extent; however (much); no matter how

2

to play (games, sports); to enjoy oneself; to mess about (with alcohol, gambling, philandery, etc.); to be idle; to do nothing; to meet up (with friends); to hang out

3

to be utterly amazed; to be stunned; to be disgusted

2

(animal) feed; fodder; pet food; bait; lure; enticement

4

sneaker; sneakers

2

newly purchased item

1

centre; center

2

street; quarter; district; area

2

limit; restriction

1

counter for pairs of socks, shoes, etc.

1

8000; eight thousand; many

1

mess; spoiled; spoilt; (come to) nothing; ruin

1

purpose; goal; aim; objective; intention

1

idea; conception; way of thinking; approach; expression

3

to place persons opposite; to come face to face with; to compare (with); to check (against); to match

1

Yumi

30

vacant land; unoccupied ground; empty lot

5

somehow; for some reason; without knowing why

4

to become attached (to); to take (to); to become affectionate (with); to be tamed

1

to chase away; to drive away; to drive out

1

to meet (by chance); to come across; to meet (e.g. of rivers, highways, etc.); to emerge and engage (an enemy)

3

denotes uncertainty; such things as A and B; A and B and so on; A and B and the like

3

budgerigar (Melopsittacus undulatus); common pet parakeet; shell parakeet; budgie

1

every conceivable; every single; every possible; all kinds of

1

to bring someone along

7

breeding; raising; rearing

2

hut; cabin; small theatre (theater); temporary playhouse; one's own house

1

to keep (a pet or other animal); to have; to own; to raise; to rear; to feed

7

multi-unit apartments; apartment complex

1

(pet) owner; keeper

1

very; considerably; by no means; not readily; middle; half-way point

11

to release; to let go; to free; to add (pieces of eggplant, potato, etc.) to water, broth, etc.

1

to yearn for; to long for; to follow (someone); to idolize (for virtue, learning, status, etc.)

1

to care for someone; to look after someone

1

being on duty; person on duty

1

to take care of

1

independent; autonomous; voluntary; of one's own initiative

1

because of; on account of; regarding; per; apiece

1

one animal (small); (arch.) two-tan bolt of cloth

4

counter for small animals; counter for rolls of cloth (two han in size); (arch.) counter for horses; roll of cloth

3

black cat

9