jpdb beta

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

3

often; frequently; lightly (of a movement); easily; simply

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speaking of ...; when it comes to ...; as for ...; if one were to say ...

2

near; close; beside; vicinity; proximity; besides

4

stillness; repose; standing still

1

to take a breath; to take a short rest

1

to put on (one's head); to wear; to be covered with (dust, snow, etc.); to pour (water, etc.) on oneself; to bear (e.g. someone's debts, faults, etc.); to take (blame); to overlap (e.g. sound or color)

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within the prefecture

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not caring; not giving a damn

2

speciality; specialty; subject of study; expert; area of expertise

2

to be born and raised (in); to be born and brought up; to be born and bred

3

home area; home town; local

2

to tell a lie; to fib

8

early afternoon

1

old-fashioned; archaic; antique; antiquated

1

tiled roof

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detached house; single house; single building; isolated house; house in isolated location

1

older sister and younger brother

6

gate; branch of learning based on the teachings of a single master; division; phylum; counter for cannons

3

to stop (moving); to come to a stop; to stop (doing, working, being supplied); to come to a halt; to alight; to perch on

1

station wagon; estate car; minivan; people carrier

2

advanced age; old age

1

wheelchair

2

body; body blow (in boxing)

1

nursing home; rest home

1

tightly (holding on); firmly; strongly (built); solidly; properly; well

1

to run away; to run off

1

lower back; waist; hips; body (of hair, noodle, paper, etc.); resilience; spring

1

to bend; to curve; to turn; to be awry; to be askew

1

elderly woman; senior lady-in-waiting

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prior; beforehand; in advance; before the fact; ex ante

1

complete; whole; perfect; safe

1

to succeed; to bear fruit

1

to open one's heart; to throw off reserve; to be frank

1

pupil; student; schoolchild

1

to call each other; to call out to one another

1

from long ago; from old times; from time immemorial

1

tradition; convention

1

(another's) daughter; young lady (of pampered upbringing); woman who has never known hardship; naive woman

1

to be raised (e.g. child); to be brought up; to grow (up)

1

gently; quietly; calmly

2

tokonoma (alcove where art or flowers are displayed)

2

drawing room; parlor; parlour; guest room

1

low table

5

middle school (esp. the middle school section of a school that also encompasses other grades); junior high school

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hindrance; intrusion

3

with difficulty; faltering; tottering; awkward

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to sit on the edge of one's seat; to be in breathless suspense

1

first meeting; first interview with

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suspicious-looking; shady; questionable; dubious; fishy

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