jpdb beta

with a gulp

1

to prepare oneself (for the worst); to resolve oneself

1

to experience

1

to think; to consider; to think (of doing); to plan (to do); to judge; to assess; to imagine

2

proof; testimony; demonstration; verification; certification

3

to love

3

hesitation; indecision

1

to freeze (to something); to be frozen (to); to freeze hard; to freeze completely

1

(place) near by; (place) close by; (place) right next to; as soon as; right after

2

to speak; to hear a voice

2

to make sure of; to ascertain; to see with one's own eyes; to watch to the end; to watch to make sure (that)

3

official

1

night wind; night breeze

1

to exchange (messages, greetings, arguments, etc.); to intersect; to cross; ... with one another; ... to each other

1

to keep running

2

appropriate; adequate; suitable; fitting; worthy

2

middle of the night; dead of night

1

wick; marrow; core; heart; pistil (of a flower); stamen

1

pleasantly warm; nice and warm; repeatedly (hitting someone); again and again; over and over

1

feeling of emptiness in the stomach; sensation of hunger

1

deep breath

1

to regain one's breath; to catch one's breath

1

... or something (like that); ... or whatever; so-called ...; a certain ...

2

low dining table; tea table

1

onigiri; rice ball (often triangular, sometimes with a filling and wrapped in nori)

3

to catch one's attention

1

horizontal (as opposed to vertical); side-to-side (as opposed to front-to-back); width; side (of a box, etc.); beside; aside

1

note; memo; memorandum

1

concise; brief; succinct; compact (style)

1

writing; composition; essay; sentence

1

day in question; appointed day; that very day; the day (of issue, publication, etc.)

1

just before; just prior to; right in front of; just in front of

3

to wake up; to awake; to perk up; to awaken (to the truth, etc.); to come to a realization; to come to one's senses

1

to go to bed; to be sick in bed; to be laid up

1

immediately; right away; at once; instantly

4

(picture) frame; framed picture; amount (esp. of money); sum

1

headband

4

to retighten

1

(fighting) spirit; motivation; shout (for getting in the right mood to deal with something, etc.); cheer; kiai; short shout when performing an attacking move

4

preparation; arrangements

1

thank you (for your hard work); I appreciate your efforts

1

things to be washed; (dirty) dishes; laundry; washing

1

to turn one's face; to turn around; to look over one's shoulder

3

fully fledged; full-fledged; proper; competent; qualified; full-grown

1

(outward) looks; features; face; countenance; expression

1

father; dad; husband; you (of an elderly person older than the speaker); he

3

victory or defeat; outcome (of a game, battle, etc.)

1

ability; faculty

1

emotional strength; force of will

1

willpower; guts; determination; character; nature; disposition

3