jpdb beta

just because; even if; even though

1

expressly; especially; taking the trouble (to do); intentionally; deliberately

5

reciting (to oneself); repeating (e.g. an order, to confirm one heard it correctly)

3

a great deal; very much; a lot; (arch.) with a great amount of effort

2

two times; twice; two degrees

2

turning around (once); suddenly; abruptly; completely (wrapped in something); quickly (unwrapping something); beautiful, round (eyes)

9

to turn aside adroitly; to dodge

2

to make a speech; to address

5

quarrel; brawl; fight; squabble; scuffle; argument

1

(somebody else's) parents; both parents

2

disinheritance; disowning

3

husky; huskie

1

suddenly (appear, stick out); abruptly; unexpectedly; (stand) still and expressionless; imposingly

1

long time

2

to squat; to crouch

2

lower back; waist; hips; body (of hair, noodle, paper, etc.); resilience; spring

4

to bend; to curve; to turn; to be awry; to be askew

1

granny; grandma; gran; old lady; old woman

1

totteringly; with tottering steps; toddling

1

to wind; to coil; to envelope; to shroud; to outflank; to skirt

2

tight skirt; straight skirt

1

beach sandals; flip-flops; thongs; pluggers; jandals

2

showy; loud; gay; flashy; gaudy

2

to shrug one's shoulders

1

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

5

meek; quiet; docile; mysterious; marvelous; marvellous

7

somewhere; anywhere; in some respects

4

is something wrong?; what's wrong?; what's the matter?; slightest; mere; trivial

1

inside; interior; inner part

2

to emit smoke

2

to bear a grudge against; to resent; to blame; to curse; to feel bitter towards

5

that child; that kid; that boy; (arch.) you

12

Miyagi prefecture (Tōhoku area)

2

Sendai (city in Miyagi)

7

city

3

high class; high grade; high rank; seniority

2

thirteen; 13; king (playing card)

3

trace; tracks; site; remains; scar

1

in good health; alive and well; going strong

1

proprietress-to-be of a Japanese inn or restaurant

5

management; administration; cutting up and serving food; cut and fill (e.g. earthwork)

1

periodic; regular; routine

1

proceeding to the capital (Tokyo)

3

under (guidance, supervision, rules, the law, etc.); under (a flag, the sun, etc.); beneath; with (e.g. one blow); on (the promise, condition, assumption, etc. that ...); (somebody's) side

2

persuasion

9

many times over; often; repeatedly; time after time

4

insistent; obstinate; persistent; too rich (taste, etc.); fatty; heavy

2

nothing more ... than this; as ... as it could possibly be

2

even so; all the same; nevertheless; yes, but ...

1

to hide; to be hidden; to conceal oneself; to disappear

8