jpdb beta

that's the way it is; yes; is that so?; is it?

1

to write; to compose; to pen; to draw; to paint

4

departed spirit; soul of the dead; ghost; apparition

1

to take; to carry (something) away; to bear

2

to finish; to stop; to close (a business, etc.); to close down; to put away; to put back

1

despair; hopelessness

2

without; but if; otherwise; or else

1

curse; divine punishment; wrath (of an angry spirit)

1

(I) will; (I) shall; let's; (I) wonder (if); might it be (that); hey

1

gross; disgusting

2

Earth; the globe

1

to turn; to revolve; to visit several places; to function well; to pass a certain time

1

all; everyone; everybody

1

today; this day; these days; recently; nowadays

1

new school term

5

now; soon; already; yet; further; more

2

long ago; already; a long time ago

1

May; fifth month of the lunar calendar

1

old; former; the old; old things; old times; bygone days

30

meaning; significance; sense

1

Japan's old (lunisolar) calendar

2

lunar New Year (esp. the Chinese New Year)

1

if; in case; as for; on the topic of; if that's the case; if so

2

after all; because; but; even; too; as well

1

on the contrary; far from it; if anything; in fact; instead

1

Christmas

3

(Saint) Valentine

3

should (be); bound (to be); nock (of a bow); nock (of an arrow); nock-shaped grip (between thumb and forefinger); wooden frame on the tip of the mast of a Japanese ship that prevents the hawser from falling out

1

New Year's Eve; December 31

1

of course; certainly; naturally

1

proper; appropriate; due; suitable

1

secret; private; surreptitious

1

chocolate

1

to receive; to take; to get somebody to do something; to have in one's pocket (a fight, match); to contract (a disease); to catch

1

I wonder; should I?; is it?; I wish that; I hope that

1

thump-thump; bang-bang; pit-a-pat; to beat fast (of one's heart); to throb; to pound

1

couple

1

to be jealous of; to envy; to begrudge

1

what time; (lit.) which hour

1

by the way; in this connection; incidentally; in passing

1

soon; shortly; before long; nearly; almost

1

Golden Week (early-May holiday season in Japan)

2

enjoyment; pleasure; diversion; anticipation; looking forward to

1

to be absent; to take a day off; to rest; to have a break; to go to bed; to (lie down to) sleep

1

spirit; mind; nature; disposition; motivation; intention

1

weekday; ordinary days (i.e. non-holiday); kanji radical 73

1

wonderful; splendid; magnificent

1

to love

4

person

2

you; buddy; monarch; ruler; he; she

1