jpdb beta

to spend; to expend; to waste; to squander; to devote

1

in any case; at all events; no matter how things turn out; whichever way it goes

1

bank robbery; bank robber

2

newsprint; newspaper used for wrapping, packing, etc.; newspaper

3

beam; joist

2

difference in grades (e.g. in go, shoji, etc.); difference in level (e.g. road, footpath); ramp; steps

1

flesh and bones

1

disagreeable; unpleasant; off-putting; disconcerting

1

(electrical) outlet; (wall) socket; power point

1

to change; to replace

1

continuously; continually; without a break; next; then; after that

1

to be able to reach; to be within one's reach; to be able to afford; to be near (a certain age)

2

to keep balance

2

to empty; to vacate; to evacuate

1

ability; gift; talent; sai; traditional unit of volume, approx. 1.8 ml

4

stealing; theft

2

rebellious phase; rebellious age

1

washbasin; washstand

2

understanding person; supporter

2

captain; commander; commanding officer; leader

2

morning; forenoon; just before noon

1

sliding storm shutter

1

disorder; confusion; clutter; mess; muddle; disarray

2

looking for (a suitable thing or person); searching for; hunting out; picking out; shopping around for; searching (a place)

3

rioter; ruffian

1

this and that; one thing and another

2

to sift out; to screen or eliminate (candidates)

1

formal; stiff; strict; ceremonious

2

bride and groom

1

haori and hakama (Japanese male formal attire)

1

distant look; faraway look

1

covering used to wrap a baby

1

one-year-old; one year old

8

pulling down one's lower eyelid and sticking out one's tongue (as a taunt or gesture of contempt or rejection); no way!; no!; get lost!

3

paper treated with astringent persimmon juice

1

vigorous for one's age; active despite one's years; hale and hearty; full of beans

1

infant; baby; little child

1

to deceive; to delude; to trick; to be as ... as ... (e.g. "as bright as day", "as beautiful as a rose")

2

focusing on only the good points or strong points; incorporating the benefits (while ignoring the drawbacks); picking the best of both (everything); cherry-picking (e.g. information)

1

stupid; silly

1

the

1

(set of) facial features; looks

1

at every opportunity; for each and every thing that crops up; with every little thing; whenever possible; whenever the chance arises; at every turn

3

how old; what age

1

(small) knife; short sword; small sword

6

outrageous; scandalous; inexcusable; disgraceful; shameful; rude

1

to add; to write a postscript

1

extremely important; essential; vital; crucial

1

chilled Chinese noodles

2

terraced fields; terraced farm

3