jpdb beta

shell; husk; hull; pod; chaff

2

draining basket (traditionally made of bamboo); colander; something full of holes; zaru soba; strong drinker; someone who can drink like a fish

1

to filter; to strain

1

to take completely; to deplete; to block off; to isolate

1

sand; grit

1

to open out (of a view, scenery, etc.); to spread out; to improve (of luck, prospects, etc.); to get better; to develop (of a town, civilization, etc.); to become civilized; to be sensible

1

how; in what way; in what manner

1

melt-in-the-mouth feeling

1

seasoning; flavour; flavor

2

subtle seasoning that brings out the flavor; secret ingredient

2

unreasonable demand

1

bitterness; bitter taste

1

if I'm forced to say something; if anything; if I must say; if I must choose

1

impressions; thoughts; feelings; reactions

1

conquest; subjugation; overcoming

1

this family; we; this house

2

chef

2

preparedness for death; do-or-die spirit

1

spirit; soul; drive; vigor; vigour

2

wet through; drenched

2

short; brief

1

evening meal; dinner

3

wording (esp. of written text); classical Chinese literary style; traditional written Chinese

1

running away from home; elopement; (arch.) outing; (arch.) going out; (arch.) becoming a Buddhist monk; (arch.) entering the priesthood

2

good bye; I'm off; see you later

1

to take care of

1

failing to properly evaluate the (relative) importance (of); putting the cart before the horse; mistaking the cause for the end; mistaking the insignificant for the essential; getting one's priorities backwards

1

don't worry about it; it's nothing; don't give it a thought

2

laying the groundwork; behind-the-scenes maneuvering; consensus-building process; digging around the roots of a tree (before transplanting)

2

intelligence gathering; information gathering

1

to be ordered (to do); to be charged with (a duty); to be assigned (a job)

1

on the way; someday

1

lateness; tardiness; arriving late

1

(passenger) car; automobile

1

open; spacious; extensive

1

just like; (virtually) no different from; (almost) the same as; as good as (e.g. dead, settled)

1

poverty-stricken; destitute; poor; penurious

1

to obtain; to procure

2

purpose; utility; objective; way to use something

1

the usual; as it always is; said; that (previously-mentioned person or object); (arch.) in the usual way

1

long (time that has passed); old (story)

2

glaring; flaming; fiery; blazing

1

to light up; to brighten

1

to return; to come back

4

your home; your family; their home; (my) home

5

motive; incentive; motif

1

training for homemaking; training in homemaking arts; domestic training

1

broom

4

Charroux

1

loitering; hanging around; wandering around

1