jpdb beta

to stick; to paste; to stretch; to spread; to form (e.g. ice on a pond); to fill; to swell

4

this; this one; this person; now; this point (in time); here; used to stress the subject of a sentence

60

emergency; extraordinary; unusual

4

happy; glad; pleased; joyful; delightful; gratifying

42

insertion; letter drop; things sent to a prisoner; supply of provisions, refreshments, etc. to someone carrying out a task

2

growing pains

1

to be; to exist; to have; to be located; to be equipped with; to happen

136

to let go of; to release; to part with (e.g. a possession); to relinquish; to send away (e.g. one's child); to let go

2

to obtain; to come into possession of; to get hold of; to get one's hands on

2

any; anything; whatever; I am told; I hear; I understand

3

thank you

11

child; kid; (one's) child; offspring; young (animal); young woman; offshoot

15

unthinkable; unexpected; absolutely not!; far from it!; (it was) no bother at all; not at all

3

to roll up; to enfold; to swallow up; to involve; to drag into

6

mass meeting; convention; tournament; competition; grand event

4

yes; yeah; huh?; what?; not; 's

100

it seems; I think; I guess; right?; don't you agree?

33

to be peevish; to sulk; to pout

5

light (i.e. not heavy); feeling light (i.e. offering little resistance, moving easily); light (i.e. of foot); effortless; non-serious; minor; slight

14

there is nothing

3

relief; peace of mind

10

such ... as; or some such

20

with a feeling of relief; with a sigh of relief; deeply (sigh)

15

in order to (e.g. meet goal); so that; take care (so as); hoping or wishing for something

69

cheek (of face)

22

to loosen; to slacken; to relax (attention, efforts, etc.); to let down (one's guard); to relax (a rule); to ease (e.g. restrictions)

1

endorsing and questioning the preceding statement; lamenting reflections on the preceding statement

59

mostly; nearly; practically; well-nigh; almost invariably; all but

6

suddenly and in a loud voice (e.g. sobbing)

16

to laugh; to smile; to sneer; to ridicule; to be dumbfounded; to be flabbergasted

136

that; the matter in question

3

somehow; for some reason; without knowing why

21

to receive; to get; to catch (e.g. a ball); to be struck by (wind, waves, sunlight, etc.); to sustain (damage); to incur (a loss); to undergo (e.g. surgery)

16

to harden; to solidify; to become firm; to become certain; to gather (together); to assemble

7

salty; calculating; stingy; scowling; grimacing; hoarse

2

which way; which direction; which one (esp. of two alternatives); who

7

if anything; if pushed I'd say; if I had to say

2

direction; way; side (of an argument, etc.); one's part; type; category; field (of study, etc.)

53

to save; to rescue; to help; to assist; to support (financially); to contribute (to)

15

to give; to let (one) have; to give; to do for one; to take the trouble to do; to do to someone's disadvantage

102

thanks; gratitude; manners; etiquette; bow; reward

10

honorific/polite/humble prefix; honorific suffix

3

family; members of a family

16

to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to deep-fry

14

with the exception of; excepting; excluding

19

confections; sweets; candy; cake

3

to enter; to go into; to break into; to join; to enroll; to contain; to hold

46

neighbourhood; neighborhood

3

famous; fame

2

rice cracker; senbei; Japanese cracker; rice cookie; wafer

1