jpdb beta

to become extremely serious (in attitude); to look solemn; to assume a solemn air

1

facial expression; countenance; look; appearance; expression (vocal, etc.)

23

to swing; to wield (physically); to exercise (e.g. power, ability); to exhibit; to flourish; to prosper

4

I; me; you; manservant

164

election

5

interest (in something); curiosity (about something); zest (for)

2

Republican Party

6

it is assuredly that ...; can say with confidence that ...; did not ...

21

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

8

it is, isn't it?; I know, right?; innit?

1

I; me

5

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

3

meaning; called; said

10

Democratic Party (esp. DPJ or US Democratic Party); Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan

1

indicates question

18

you said; he said; if ... then; do you seriously think that; I already told you; you should know by now that; the said ...

164

to do so; to do thus

7

How did you like ...?; How about ...?; What's going on?; How's it going?

1

perfectly round; perfectly circular

1

that sort of; like that

3

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

51

this sort of

5

such; that sort of; that kind of; no way!; never!

57

to be ruined; to go under; to perish; to be destroyed

2

day; days; sun; sunshine; (the) day; daytime; date

21

since; henceforth

4

each time; every time; whenever (something happens); on the occasion of

2

to raise; to lift; to hang up; to raise prices (artificially, deliberately)

1

to approach; to draw near; to be imminent; to press (someone for something); to urge; to compel

3

to change; to alter; to transform; to reform; to revise; to amend

4

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

10

therefore; consequently; accordingly; for that reason

2

proud; haughty; arrogant

11

to feel; to sense; to experience

13

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

7

to work; to labor; to function; to operate; to commit (e.g. a crime); to perpetrate

19

cook; chef

3

domestic help; domestic helper; domestic servant; maid

1

wet nurse; nursing mother

3

alone; by oneself; on one's own

13

what; how many; many; a lot of; several; a few

30

role; assignment; position (of responsibility); post; part (in a play, film, etc.); role

2

to digest; to break down; to break to pieces; to be able to use; to be good at; to finish; to complete

1

vigorous; healthy; sound

1

especially; above all; inter alia; among others

13

forehead; brow

9

to shake; to sway; to waver

4

forelock; bangs

2

(top of) shoulder

1

to fall down; to drop; to be omitted; to be missing; to decrease; to sink; to fail (e.g. exam or class)

14