jpdb beta

mother

2

still; much more; (not) yet; still a long way to go; still a long way off; not there yet

3

technical; practical

2

half share; half a man

1

I'm told; is what I heard; is how it is, apparently; is what they said

2

even now; still; as yet

2

to be among the top five; to be one of the five best

1

will; probably; may; I think; surely; I hope

3

certain; sure; doubtless; I have no doubt; You can depend on it; It's a safe bet

8

like this; this sort; this way

1

front stage; center stage (of politics, etc.)

2

activity (esp. energetic); great efforts; conspicuous service; to flourish; to participate actively; to play an active role

1

rest omitted; and so on

1

magical girl (in anime, manga, etc.); girl with magical powers; young witch

1

plate; dish; serving; helping; kanji radical 108 (at the bottom)

2

confrontation; showdown

2

by the way; incidentally; sometimes; occasionally; precisely (at that time); exactly

2

to load (a gun, etc.); to charge; to put into (e.g. emotion, effort); to include (e.g. tax in a sales price); to hang over; to shroud

4

already; now; by this time; quick; early; fast

2

nine-character charm chanted with ritual gestures to ward off evil (esp. by mountain ascetics and adherents of Esoteric Buddhism)

2

sure; no mistaking it; for certain; without doubt

3

I, myself; one-self; by one-self; even I; even one

4

Japan

3

past; after; too (much); over- (e.g. eating)

4

as expected; sure enough; after all (is said and done); in the end; too; also

12

easy; simple; easygoing; lighthearted; simplistic

1

had better ...; had better not ...

2

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

2

something heard for the first time; hearing something for the first time

1

publication (e.g. of an article in a newspaper); carrying (e.g. a story); running (e.g. a serial); insertion (e.g. of an advertisement); printing; posting (e.g. on the web)

1

poor (at); weak (in); not very good (at); not one's cup of tea; not one's favorite

6

mother

30

interview (i.e. television, newspaper, etc.)

1

single word; a few words; brief comment

6

pattern; behavioural pattern; behavioral pattern; predictability

2

to close (e.g. book, eyes, meeting, etc.); to shut

3

to stare fixedly at; to fix one's gaze on; to make sure of; to set one's eyes on (e.g. the future); to focus on

2

yes?; no?; isn't it?; is it?

16

damn; damn it; feces; excrement; damn; damned; very

4

impertinent; saucy; cheeky; impudent; audacious; cocky

1

number one

1

official recognition; authorization; authorisation; licence; license; accreditation

1

both in name and reality; both in name and substance

1

seat; place; position; status; gathering; party; stand

2

evening sun; setting sun

2

to swear; to vow; to take an oath; to pledge

1

daytime; during the day; time from sunrise until sunset; diurnal period

2

in spite of; nevertheless; although; despite; no matter the; regardless of

1

there is nothing

5

west

1