jpdb beta

to often be the case; to occur frequently; to be common; to be popular

1

forelock; bangs

1

to thrust (something) into (something); to cram; to plunge into; to charge into; to delve into (a matter); to go into depth; to press (someone) about

1

sidelocks; hair at the temples

1

bottle; jar; decanter; flagon; phial; vial

2

to become frayed; to become loose

1

in tufts; tufty; bushy; thick; luxuriant

1

odious; hateful; detestable; (speaking ironically) darling

2

to mimic someone's voice; to impersonate

1

kneecap

3

to go mad; to lose one's mind; to get out of order; to go amiss; to go wrong (of a plan or expectation, etc.); to fall through

1

successive; consecutive; back-to-back; one after another

1

errand; mission; messenger; bearer; familiar spirit; use

6

the whole company; the party; attendance (at a gathering); presence; banquet; dinner; troupe

7

to be dampened (of the mood, interest, etc.); to be spoiled (e.g. of the atmosphere); to become subdued; to turn white; to fade (to white); to grow light (at dawn)

1

cheerfully; buoyantly; happily; in high spirits

1

paying to get someone (esp. a geisha, prostitute, etc.) out of bondage

2

to take someone's hand

1

to set off to advantage; to bring into prominence; to support; to favor; to rouse (spirits); to march (a prisoner) off

2

tottering; staggering; faltering; reeling

1

mischief; prank; pastime; hobby; playing with (a lighter, etc.); fooling around with

3

to break free of

2

nail (e.g. fingernail, toenail); claw; plectrum; pick; hook; clasp

1

to hug someone close; to hold someone tight; to embrace closely

4

to struggle; to writhe; to wriggle; to act frantically; to make desperate efforts

3

painful; heartrending; trying; oppressive; suffocating; miserable

6

smallness; small item; short month (i.e. having fewer than 31 days); elementary school; smaller (of two things, places, etc. with the same name); inferior; younger (of two people with the same name)

6

doesn't even exist

1

to arrive

2

shaking; trembling; pitching; disturbance; unrest; agitation

4

I'm sorry; my apologies; may I come in?; permission; leave; dismissal

1

the other day; a few days ago

4

errand; mission; messenger; bearer; familiar spirit

2

business; task; use; purpose; for the use of ...; used for ...

2

bashfully; hesitantly; fidgety; restlessly; squirming; wriggling

1

that way; that direction; that (one); that person; there; over there

3

excuse me; pardon me; I'm sorry; thank you

10

to mind; to care about; to be an issue; to matter; to keep company; to care for; to interfere with

5

understanding; comprehension; appreciation; sympathy

1

smoothly; easily; readily

2

to be opposite; to face each other; to confront (an issue); to face

1

a long time ago

2

disposition; temperament; nature; mentality; spirit; character

7

criticism; critique; review; commentary

1

emotional scars; mental trauma

1

to cause trouble (for someone); to annoy; to bother; to inconvenience

3

being deep in prayer; praying devoutly to Amida Buddha

2

to consider as; to regard (as equivalent); to deem (as); to equate

1

summoning; calling; riding; (high-quality) silk crepe (fabric)

4

lack of filial piety; disobedience to one's parents

1