jpdb beta

to be careful; to pay attention; to take care

2

age forty; one's forties

1

living by oneself; living alone

1

things like; something like; someone like; such a thing as; (the fact) that; to think that

6

lonely; lonesome; solitary; desolate

2

stiff (atmosphere, manner, etc.); cold; unfriendly; thin and bony; scrawny

1

sharply; harshly; stingingly

1

than; from; out of; except; but; more

2

continuously in some state (for a long time, distance); throughout; much (better, etc.); by far; far away; long ago

1

better; preferable; more; increase; (arch.) increase; (arch.) growth

1

that sort of; that kind of; like that; such; so

2

disagreeableness; unpleasantness; nastiness; cutting remark; disagreeable remark; snide comment

1

for the first time; only after ... is it ...; only when ... do you ...; first time; (one's) first

1

to return; to come back

1

wasteful; a waste; too good; more than one deserves; impious; profane

1

Michelin (tyre manufacturer); Michelin Guide (rating hotels and restaurants)

1

one star (rating); evening star; morning star

1

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

2

strongly hoping or requesting (of something that is difficult to be brought to fruition)

1

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

2

money

1

to hang up (e.g. a coat, a picture on the wall); to let hang; to put on (e.g. a blanket); to put on top of; to put on (glasses, etc.); to wear (a necklace, etc.); to make (a call)

2

value; worth; merit

2

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

cheap; inexpensive; calm; peaceful; quiet

2

izakaya; Japanese bar that also serves various dishes and snacks

2

it's different when ... but; it's not so bad when ... but

1

store; shop; establishment; restaurant

4

complaint; grumbling; objection; phrase; words; expression

1

luxury; extravagance; to live in luxury; to indulge oneself; lavish (use of something); abundant

1

shoulder

1

to become stiff (of muscles); to get absorbed in; to develop a passion for; to be elaborate; to be intricate

1

ochazuke; rice with tea poured on it

1

lying heavy on the stomach; being uneasily digested

1

Mr (junior); master; boy

5

stomach medicine

2

alone; by oneself; on one's own

2

to call out (to); to call; to summon (a doctor, etc.); to invite; to designate; to name; to garner (support, etc.)

1

very; greatly; much; just about to; almost; very nearly

2

disagreeable; detestable; unpleasant; reluctant

2

was; were

3

extra; more; unnecessary; needless; all the more; even more

1

single word; a few words; brief comment

2

bad; poor; poor (quality); inferior; evil; sinful; ugly

1

adds force or indicates command

1

to take; to pick up; to pass; to hand; to get; to obtain; to adopt (a method, proposal, etc.)

2

although; despite; whereas; while; if only; I wish

1

how long; how much; to what extent

1

trouble; hardship; difficulty; anxiety; worry; concern

1

setting the table; laying the table; setting up; getting one's ducks in a row; running interference

1