jpdb beta

no sooner ... than ...; hardly ... when ...; as soon as

1

to enclose; to impound; to cut off; to corral

1

to narrow; to reduce; to contract

1

large tree

1

going up in flames; destruction by fire (esp. of a large building); stirring up a storm of criticism online (of an article, tweet, statement, etc.); becoming the target of an Internet pitchfork mob

3

unable to put up any resistance; unable to put up a fight; not standing a chance (against)

1

to yell out loud; to shout loudly; to cry aloud; to scream loudly

1

close friend; bosom friend; buddy; crony; chum

1

aromatic (roasted beans, roasted tea, etc.); fragrant (e.g. burning wood); pleasant-smelling; savory-smelling (e.g. barbecued meat); savoury; appetizing

3

dressed in a kimono

1

lightly rolling (of a small and round thing); pleasant, high-pitched sound (e.g. bell, young woman's laughter); changing frequently (e.g. conversation, plans); (occurring) in rapid succession (e.g. sumo wrestlers being defeated); roly-poly; chirp chirp (sound of insects); ribbit ribbit (sound of frogs)

1

anywhere; for all time; through thick and thin; come hell or high water; persistently; stubbornly

2

womanly; ladylike; feminine

1

to cheer up; to liven up; to become active; to look better; to improve (in appearance); to stand out

1

reply (e.g. email, fax, letter); answer

1

to mail a letter

1

to be peevish; to sulk; to pout

2

maximum; to the maximum degree; to the full

1

upturned eyes

1

enchantress; vamp

1

failed attempt (at a crime, suicide, etc.)

1

to fail; to blunder; to make a mess; to drink up; to eat up

2

how should I put it?; what shall I say?; well, you know; like

1

bold; shameless; cheeky; brash; impudent

1

actress; female actor

1

passionate; fervent; affecting; moving; touching

1

long life; longevity

1

depths; deep place; bottom (of one's heart)

1

long way; great distance

1

from afar; over a great distance; all the way

1

welcome!; nice to see you!

1

bowing while sitting

1

nine; nine years of age; twelve o'clock (old time system)

2

fox (esp. the red fox, Vulpes vulpes); fox (i.e. a sly person); soba or udon topped with deep-fried tofu; light brown; golden brown

6

one house

1

detached house; single house; single building; isolated house; house in isolated location

1

straw-thatching; straw-thatched roof

1

shoji (paper sliding door)

1

wheat bran

1

sunken hearth; sunken fireplace

1

tatami mat; Japanese straw floor coverings

1

engawa; external corridor on the outer side of traditional Japanese houses; bone at the base of a fin; meat at the base of a fin (esp. of a flatfish)

1

to hang; to hang up

4

kaki; Japanese persimmon (Diospyros kaki)

1

aroma; fragrance; scent; smell

8

chorus; singing in a chorus

1

stream; brook; creek

1

to mark the passage of time; to let (feel) time pass

1

stagnation; tie-up; standstill; congestion; delay; accumulation

1

execution; carrying out; performance; lead monk performing various tasks in a temple

1