jpdb beta

suddenly; unexpectedly; by chance; accidentally; lightly; nimbly

1

to ward off (e.g. an attack); to fend off (e.g. a question); to elude; to evade; to dodge; to turn aside (e.g. a joke)

1

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

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

2

south

1

intersection; crossing; crossroad; street corner; street

1

bridge

1

sleeve (esp. of a kimono); pocket of sleeve; vicinity (esp. of a bridge); foot of a mountain; base of a mountain

1

there (place relatively near listener); there (place just mentioned); that place; then (of some incident just spoken of); that (of point just raised); (arch.) you

2

shop; store; somebody who sells (something) or works as (something); somebody with a (certain) personality trait; house; roof

5

change; transition; return present

5

to pay; to be profitable; to pull against each other

1

the person in question; prominent figure; distinguished person; that person

1

this morning

1

to turn up; to make an appearance; to put in an appearance; to drop by

1

tenant (esp. in contrast to a landlord); renter

1

approximate age; age range

1

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

1

to draw (water); to ladle; to pour (into a cup); to drink (together); to consider (feelings, the situation, etc.); to sympathize with

5

inner part; inside; interior; depths (e.g. of a forest); back (of a house, drawer, etc.); bottom (e.g. of one's heart)

5

prostitute (esp. Edo period)

2

rise; increase; income; takings; completion; end; end result (e.g. of crafts)

2

mouth; lips; shape of the mouth; near an entrance; vicinity of an entrance

1

mole; lentigo; beauty spot

1

to read; to recite (e.g. a sutra); to chant; to predict; to guess; to decipher; to count

1

heartless; cruel; causes and actions; results of actions in previous life

1

old man; old geezer

1

guy; fellow; chap; bastard; asshole; arsehole

1

before oneself; in front of one; a bit before reaching (a location); this side (of a location); one's standpoint; one's appearance; skill

1

to be too much for one; to find unmanageable; to be beyond one's control; to not know what to do with

1

burden; nuisance; bother; hanger-on; dependent; parasite

1

imposition (i.e. of rules, of a decision); compulsion

1

is that so?

1

to hate; to dislike; to loathe

2

force; strength; capability; ability; efficacy; effect; effort

1

to match (rhythm, speed, etc.); to join together; to unite; to face; to be opposite (someone); to compare; to check with

1

to hate; to detest

2

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

2

other (place, thing, person); the rest; outside; beyond; nothing except; nothing but

1

to go smoothly; to turn out well; to do the trick; to have peaceful relations

1

before very long; soon; someday; of the previously mentioned; of that number; among them

1

occupation; calling; livelihood

1

both countries; Ryōgoku (area of Tokyo)

1

(in the) neighbourhood; neighborhood; around; about; for instance; say

1

(Edo-period) roadside teahouse where one would go to relax (in comparison with a restaurant style teahouse and teahouse offering sexual services); tea stall

1

waitress (in a ryokan or traditional restaurant); hostess

1

and the like; such as; or something; something like; I hear that ...; people say that...

2

outward appearance; ostensible; public; official

1

well aware of; know thoroughly; being familiar with (and thus feeling no need for restraint)

1

that road (path, street, way, etc.); that line (of business); that profession; love affairs; romance

1