jpdb beta

some people; a few people; several people

2

participation; joining; entry; adherence

1

ally (of another nation)

2

to create a debt in one's favor (e.g. by doing someone a favor); to create an obligation in one's favor

1

Japanese government

1

same; similar; (just) like; equal

6

matter; affair; counter for (received) emails, text messages, voicemail messages, etc.; counter for accounts (on a website, email service, etc.)

1

order from above

1

delivering an order; dispatch of an order; messenger; orderly; runner

1

to spread; to extend; to unfold; to open; to scatter about; to spread around

2

dining room; dining hall; cafeteria; restaurant; eatery; snack bar

5

occupation (e.g. of territory); exclusive possession

3

very messy; (stuff) all over the place; (lit.) no space even for one's feet

2

pipe; tube; channels, official or otherwise; (business) connections; tobacco pipe

4

confectionery; sweets; candy; cake

2

empty box

1

to greet; to call out (to); to invite; to get in touch (with); to cheer (on); to give vocal support (to)

2

kapow; bang; bulging; filled to bursting; prostitute (catering to Occupation soldiers in Japan after WWII)

1

white clothes; white robe; white gown (worn by doctors, chemists, etc.); commoner without rank (in ancient China); layperson

2

wrapping paper

1

dispersion; scattering; spreading out; diffusion

3

to give off a stench

1

big-shot; influential person; happy face; smiling face; sympathetic attitude; getting along with

1

retiring from military service

1

practice; training; drill; (an) exercise; workout

2

to spur on; to urge forward; to impel; to drive at high speed (e.g. a car)

1

meaning; point (e.g. of a statement); gist; effect

1

point in time; occasion

3

definite; final; decisive; conclusive

1

bureau; department; office (e.g. post, telephone); broadcasting station (e.g. television, radio); affair; situation

1

a certain ...

1

military affairs

1

to dispose of; to sell off

1

spy

1

engine; agency; organisation; system; facility

1

behind closed doors; behind-the-scenes; (under the veil of) secrecy

1

power; authority; jurisdiction

2

about this time

3

to reach; to amount to; to be up to the task; to come up to; to compare with; to be a match (for)

1

arranged; taken care of; settled; completed; finished

3

to chuckle to oneself; to gloat (over)

1

to step over; to step across; to stride over; to stretch over; to span; to bridge

1

bow (of boat); prow; stem

1

equality; equal; same rights; same rank; equivalence

1

simplified version; abridged edition

1

number plate; licence plate; license plate

1

reserved seat

1

left side; left-hand side

3

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.)

3

comprehensive medical check-up; thorough physical examination

1