jpdb beta

simple; plain; uncomplicated; straightforward; simple-minded; naive

4

deterrence; ability to deter (an attack, etc.)

3

to be effective; to take effect; to work; to function well; to be possible (to do, use, etc.); to be able to

1

smart (clothing, etc.); stylish; slim; slender; skilful; slick

1

method; process; manner; way; means; technique

4

submarine

3

silo

6

with a bang

2

to launch; to shoot up; (of waves) to dash; to wash up (ashore); to finish (e.g. a theater run, sumo tournament); to close

1

particle indicating that the speaker is trying to recall some information

2

farm (livestock); stock farm; ranch; pasture; meadow; grazing land

1

linear

1

form; shape; state; condition; letter; correspondence

1

place of destination

4

to reach; to get to; to arrive at

1

road; path; route; way; distance; journey; road (e.g. to victory)

4

feeling; mood

9

in one's imagination

2

dear me!; good gracious!; well; let me see; now

1

shopping; purchased goods

4

lower floor; downstairs; bottom of the stairs; foot of the stairs

2

Ming dynasty (China, 1368-1644)

15

flower; blossom; cherry blossom; beauty; blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms); ikebana; hanafuda

16

to speak; to hear a voice

1

to raise; to raise up; to wake; to wake up; to cause; to bring about; to start

4

to shout; to cry; to scream; to clamor (for or against); to clamour (for or against)

9

to return (something); to restore; to turn over; to turn upside down; to pay back; to retaliate; to respond (with)

4

I'm off; see you later; to go (and then come back)

1

afternoon; p.m.

3

grandfather (may be used after name as honorific); male senior-citizen (may be used after name as honorific)

1

alcohol; sake

2

buying; shopping; buyer; purchase

1

convenience store

1

door; gate; opening; title page

10

ponytail

1

childhood friend; friend from infancy; old playmate

3

to make an appearance

1

colorful; colourful

1

scattering; leaflets; sushi rice in a box or bowl with a variety of ingredients sprinkled on top; writing in an irregular hand

2

to hold up over one's head; to hold aloft; to hold over something; to hold (one's hands) out (e.g. towards a fire); to hold up to shade one's eyes, face, etc.

5

number; edition; sobriquet; pen-name; size (of printing types, canvases, knitting needles, etc.); suffix attached to names of ships, trains, airplanes, etc.

4

drugstore; pharmacy

1

opening a new shop; opening a shop (for the day)

1

sale

1

to buy; to purchase; to value; to have a high opinion; to stir; to provoke

11

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

4

to make a profit

1

tea (usu. green); tea break (at work); tea ceremony

5

to give (someone) a treat; to be extravagant; to live luxuriously; to be proud; to be haughty

2

confections; sweets; candy; cake

3