jpdb beta

clearly; plainly; distinctly; to be clear; to be definite; to be certain

1

if; in case; as for; on the topic of; if that's the case; if so

4

(a) little; somewhat; somehow

2

obstinate; stubborn; mulish; die-hard; bigoted

1

to pass through; to pass by; to pass (of time); to elapse; to have expired; to have ended; to exceed

2

like; similar to; (I) think (that); (I) have a feeling (that); feels like; feels similar to

3

to feel (as if); to have a feeling (that); to have a hunch (that); to feel like doing; to want to do

1

to be able (in a position) to do; to be up to the task; to be ready; to be completed; to be made; to be built; to be good at

3

person; someone; human beings; mankind; human (Homo sapiens); (other) people; others

4

to be heard; to be audible; to be said to be; to be reputed

1

Tokyo

1

privately; with outsiders barred; en famille

1

that is so; that is right; it looks to me; people say that; it is said that; I hear that

3

regret; repentance; remorse

1

reflection; reconsideration; introspection; regret; repentance; remorse

1

something like ...; things like ...; someone like ...; the likes of ...

8

to be no match for; to not hold a candle to

1

wise; sagacious; intelligent; sensible

1

splendid; fine; praiseworthy; creditable; legal; legitimate

1

person of character

1

to that extent; to that degree; so much; so

1

lovely; wonderful; nice; great; fantastic; superb

4

instant; moment; for an instant

1

to snatch away; to dispossess; to steal

2

clearing one's throat; cough

1

effort; exertion; endeavour; endeavor; hard work; striving

1

tachibana orange (Citrus tachibana)

1

Mr (junior); master; boy

1

(one's parents') home

2

homecoming; returning home

1

overseas assignment; overseas posting

1

to be decided; to be settled; to be unchanging; to be the same (as always); to be a fixed rule; to be destined; to be well executed (of a manoeuvre in a sport, game, etc.)

1

flapping; rattling (sound); noisily; commotion; kerfuffle

1

that's the way it is; yes; is that so?; is it?

5

may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly

3

hmm; well ...; humph; roughly; harshly; violently

2

or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it; I mean

3

sisters

1

to laugh; to smile; to sneer; to ridicule; to be dumbfounded; to be flabbergasted

1

timing

2

to mistake someone for someone else; to misread; to misjudge

1

frustrated (over a failure, humiliation or injustice); annoyed; chagrined; (bitterly) disappointed; bitter; vexed

1

amount necessary to fill a container (e.g. cupful, spoonful, etc.); drink (usu. alcoholic); full; one squid, octopus, crab, etc.; one boat; fully; to capacity

2

to become; to get; to result in; to turn out; to consist of; to be composed of; to be completed

8

how much; something over; and something; however (much); no matter how

1

one o'clock; once; at one time; for a time; for a while; a time

2

that way; that direction; there; that (one); you; your family

1

to choose; to select

1

My goodness (expresses surprise, wonder, etc.); very; extremely

1

to be wounded; to get injured; to get hurt feelings; to get damaged; to get chipped

1