jpdb beta

to read thoroughly; to read repeatedly; to read (extra meaning) into (something); to take (future changes) into consideration; to load (data); to read

2

texture; space between threads (i.e. in cloth)

1

mine (ours) for the taking; something under one's full control

2

opportunity to show one's abilities; time to show one's stuff; one's province

1

to hang (something) on the wall

1

pedal

1

outer ring; external ring; rim (of a wheel); paddle wheel; out-toe walking; duck-footed walking

1

harmless (remark, topic, etc.); inoffensive; safe; bland; neutral (attitude); noncommittal (reply)

1

words of praise; eulogy; compliment

2

repertoire; repertory

1

to fall ill; to suffer from (e.g. a disease); to have something wrong with (e.g. an inner organ); to be depressed; to feel down

1

the whole sky; the firmament; the heavens; the empyrean

1

shaking; swaying

1

that's true; of course; obviously

2

flame reaction; flame test; flame coloration test

1

life; vitality; verve; vigor; vigour; animation

1

magician; conjurer

1

21st day of the month; 21 days

1

I don't care; fine, whatever; that's okay; sure, go ahead

1

noon; lunch time

1

housewife demographic; housewives

1

commercial spirit

1

differentiation

3

dying down (of a fire); waning; waning (of a trend, fad, popularity, epidemic, etc.); declining; heat applied from below (e.g. in an oven or grill)

1

tatami-matted

1

Japanese-style room

4

to blacken; to make black

1

sumi; India ink; squid ink; octopus ink; carpenter's inking string

2

headache inducing; vexing

1

dandelion (esp. species Taraxacum platycarpum)

3

acorn

2

in these times; in times likes these; the season being what it is

1

specialist shop; shop specializing in a particular type of product

1

exposure; disclosure

1

All Seats Sold, Thank You; full house; sell-out crowd

1

closing up shop (for the day); stopping business; going out of business

3

shriek of delight; cry of joy

1

through glass

2

to drop by; to stop by; to drop in; to approach; to draw near; to come close (to)

1

stadium

5

to cross one's legs

1

cheers; applause; ovation; acclamation

1

to get out of shape; to lose shape

1

audacious; daring; bold; throaty (voice); rough; deep

1

safe; certain

1

warrior (esp. of military retainers of daimyos in the Edo period); samurai; person with a strong backbone; person that does incredible things; person of considerable talent

1

Japanese sword (usu. single-edged and curved); Japanese bladed weapon

4

uniform worn in martial arts (judo, kendo, etc.)

1

paper-thin (difference); razor-thin; very slight

1

to be sacked; to be dismissed

1