jpdb beta

to hear; to hear by chance; to hear by accident; to catch (the sound)

2

to come; to go; to be (somewhere); to be (doing)

1

restaurant

3

appetizer or snack served with drinks; accompaniment to an (alcoholic) drink

1

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

12

concerning; regarding; per (e.g. 100 yen per person); for every

11

preparation; arrangements; getting ready; provision; setup; reserving

1

arranged; taken care of; settled; completed; finished

1

small bowl

1

to push out; to project; to stick out; to hand over (e.g. to the police)

2

guest; visitor; customer; client; counter for containers used to entertain guests

6

mark; sign; symbol; emblem; badge; crest

1

chain (bicycle, measuring, tire, etc.); chain (store, hotel, etc.)

2

major company; big company; front castle gate; force attacking the front of a castle

2

izakaya; Japanese bar that also serves various dishes and snacks

4

a certain ...; some ...

2

advance (into a new market or stage of progress); launching (a new career or venture); expanding (into a new market); stepping forward; emerging

1

how many years; how long; what year

1

customer (who visits an establishment in person); in-store customer; visitor

1

question; inquiry; enquiry

2

time (three times, each time, etc.); times

1

be; is

4

traditional Japanese meal brought in courses; tea-ceremony dishes

4

set of dishes served on an individual tray for entertaining guests; banquet

3

Japanese cooking

7

essence; quintessence; spirit; soul; heart; pith

1

kanji; Chinese character

12

chic; smart; understanding; considerate; familiar with worldly pleasures (esp. sexual relations, geisha districts and red-light districts)

3

should; must; -able; probably; likely

1

tea ceremony; chanoyu

1

seat; location (of a gathering, etc.); place; position; post

3

belly; abdomen

1

to satisfy (conditions, one's appetite, etc.); to meet (e.g. demands); to fulfill; to fill (e.g. a cup); to pack; to supply

1

Azuchi-Momoyama period (approx. 1558-1600)

1

Zen priest

3

reference; consultation

1

1,000; thousand

3

Rikyuu; Sen no Rikyuu (1522-1591)

1

training; practice; discipline; ascetic practices

1

empty stomach; hunger

2

to bear; to stand; to support; to withstand; to be fit for; to be equal to

1

stone; jewel; precious stone; flint (in a lighter); stone (in go); stone (in the bladder, kidney etc.); calculus

1

inside the breast of one's clothing (esp. kimono); bosom; space between one's chest and outstretched arms; (one's) reach; heart (e.g. of a mountain); bosom (e.g. of nature)

1

to hold in one's arms (e.g. a baby); to embrace; to hug; to have (a thought or feeling); to hold; to harbour (suspicion, doubt, etc.)

1

long (distance, length); long (time); protracted; prolonged

9

tea gathering (for the tea ceremony); some matter concerning tea; family tea gathering held in memory of deceased ancestors

1

space (between); gap; period of time (during, while); duration; between (two parties or things); among (a group); relations (between)

3

to endure; to keep out (e.g. rain); to pull through; to get over; to surpass; to outdo

1

meal; dinner; diet

2

small quantity; small amount; narrowmindedness

2