jpdb beta

(it was) not until; (it was) only when

2

a little; a bit; just a minute; for a moment; somewhat; rather

1

scooping

1

manners; behavior; behaviour

1

cake making

1

surreptitious glance; looking furtively

1

binoculars; field glasses

1

to screw; to twist; to distort; to parody; to torture; to wrest

1

at that time; in those days; at that moment; then

1

neck; head; dismissal; discharge

5

shortcake (layered cream and fruit cake; in Japan, made with sponge cake)

5

for some reason or other; somehow or other; by some chance

2

to wake; to wake up; to become sober; to sober up; to come to one's senses; to be disillusioned

1

bubble; foam; froth; head on beer

2

secret (method, trick, etc.); key (e.g. to success); mysteries (of an art, trade, etc.); recipe; trick

1

perversity; perverse person; antagonistic demon in Japanese folklore; demon under the feet of temple guardian statues

1

to get (a joke or explanation); to strike home; to click; to know intuitively

1

to rely on; to depend on; to count on; to turn to (for help)

7

we are of equal status in this regard; we are in the same boat; the same to you; the feeling is mutual

3

patient; unhurried; leisurely

1

to bud; to sprout

2

comfortable; easy; calm; loose; spacious

3

to be opposite; to face each other

1

choice; preference

2

honey

23

full; in plenty; ample

7

normal temperature; room temperature; constant temperature; fixed temperature

1

about the middle

1

strongish; somewhat strong

1

teaspoon

4

to scoop; to ladle out

4

only; nothing but

8

cheers; bottoms-up; toast; drink (in celebration or in honor of something); drinking one's glass dry

2

when it comes to ...; if one were to speak of ...; by ... you mean ...; when you say ... you mean that ...; whenever ...; if it's ... then (without fail)

4

aroma; fragrance; scent; smell

1

to wrap up

1

complete devotion (to); total commitment (to); unvarying support (for); unwavering fixation (on); rigid preoccupation (with)

1

private opinion; personal view; personal opinion

1

tea with milk

6

Assam

2

Earl Grey (tea)

1

fragrant; aromatic

1

affinity; compatibility; chemistry (between people)

3

raspberry

2

study; research; investigation

2

Japanese chestnut (Castanea crenata)

1

bitterness; bitter taste

1

to tighten; to stiffen; to brace; to strain

1

interest (in something); enthusiasm

2

laconic; of few words; reticent; quiet

2