jpdb beta

indeed; really; truly; very much

3

to change; to swap; to change the object of one's interest or focus; to spend or take time; to infect; to permeate something with the smell or colour of something; to move on to the next or different stage of (a plan, etc.)

3

to sit; to squat; to assume (a position); to hold steady; to hold still

4

zabuton (flat floor cushion used when sitting or kneeling; usu. rectangular)

1

to recommend (someone to do); to advise; to recommend (a book, someone for a position, etc.); to suggest; to offer (a drink, cigarette, seat, etc.)

2

corner; nook

4

cage

4

one (bird)

1

(a) little; somewhat; somehow

2

sad; miserable; unhappy; sad; lamentable; deplorable

2

eye; eyeball; eyesight; sight; look; stare; notice

1

the present; present time; as of; present tense; this world; this life

1

natural; reasonable; understandable

1

strong; intense; severe

2

déjà vu

1

older brother and younger sister

7

arrangement of food (on a dish); serving of (arranged) food

1

busy; occupied; hectic; restless; hurried; fidgety

2

the same age

1

honorific; term of respect; polite expression; honorific language

1

as usual; as always; as before; as ever; still

3

before one's eyes; in front of one; under one's nose; immediate; imminent; around the corner

7

to put up (a notice, sign, etc.); to hang out (e.g. a banner); to hold up high; to raise overhead; to tout (a principle, plan, etc.); to herald; to publish

5

both; both sides; both parties

2

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

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English (language)

1

language learning ability; foreign language skills; linguistic ability

1

novel; (short) story

1

easy; simple; plain

1

primer; manual; introductory book

2

entering an institution; beginning training; primer; manual; introduction (to)

1

six; 6

6

dimension; perspective; point of reference; level (of something)

2

night rain

2

manifold

2

something said for politeness' sake; diplomatic language; honeyed words; lip service; empty compliment

1

sharp; harsh; stinging; thorny; snappy

2

pressing one's hands together in prayer; triangular frame of a thatched roof; yours sincerely; yours truly

2

to put one's palms together (e.g. when praying or asking for something); to place one's hands together; to compete against somebody; to play (a game, match, etc.) against somebody

2

somehow or other; for some reason or another; without knowing why

1

divine; sublime; solemn

1

to compare with the eye

3

boyish

1

and yet; despite this; but even so; but even then; however; nevertheless

4

fair-skinned; light-complexioned

1

old-fashioned; behind the times; out-of-date; antiquated

1

young literary enthusiast

1

meaning; tenor; effect; influence; appearance; aspect

1

looks; features

2

atmosphere; mood; a certain air; presence; (Earth's) atmosphere

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