jpdb beta

to be refined (character, manners); to be classy; to be polished

1

first half

1

second half; latter half

1

reasonably; fairly; hurriedly; in a rush; approximately; about

1

to support each other; to support one another

1

partner

1

Chiba prefecture (Kanto area)

1

reaction; response; reaction

2

to set up (a house, store, etc.); to build; to have at the ready (e.g. a gun); to hold in preparation (e.g. a camera); to adopt a posture; to assume a stance; to put on an air

2

it does not mean that ...; I don't mean that ...; it is not the case that...

1

woman doctor

10

high-handed; domineering; on one's high horse

1

family-oriented; familial

2

more and more; all the more; at last; finally; (at the) last moment; worst possible time

1

to begin; to set about; to start

2

salmon (Salmonidae spp.); chum salmon (Oncorhynchus keta)

1

meunière

4

pot-au-feu

3

materials; ingredients; material (for a novel, experiment, etc.); subject matter; grounds (for a decision, judgement, etc.); basis

1

recipe; prescription (medical); how-to guide (e.g. crafts)

2

choice; preference

1

cooking

1

to advance; to move forward; to carry forward (plans, work, etc.); to proceed with; to raise; to elevate

2

division (distribution) of roles; role-sharing

1

pilaf

3

charge; duty; person in charge; connection; linking

1

satisfaction; pride; one's strong point; one's forte; regular customer; regular client

2

to help; to assist; to aid; to contribute to; to be a factor in

2

locking on (to a target, esp. by radar)

1

meeting; assembly; party; society; association; club

1

being in charge (of an area of responsibility); being responsible (for a work role, etc.)

1

to do so; to do thus

3

maid; helper; help; assistance

1

that is to say; so that means

4

we

2

to eat; to live; to make a living; to bite; to sting (as insects do); to tease; to torment

2

to this extent

1

trip abroad; overseas travel

2

(United States of) America; United States; US; America (land mass); the Americas

1

overseas assignment; overseas posting

1

unusual; rare; new; novel; fine (e.g. gift)

2

Europe

1

to long for; to yearn after; to admire; to be attracted by

1

Paris (France)

1

Rome

1

fry pan; frying pan

3

fire; flame; blaze

2

to burn; to scorch; to char; to singe

1

direction; way; person; lady; method of; manner of; care of ...

3

scorch; burn; burnt rice; part of ceramic glaze that has become dark or darkish-brown during firing

4