jpdb beta

I wonder; do you think?; I might; some kind; some stage; somehow

3

indicate reason; infers some protest

4

in a lively way; vividly; freshly; animatedly; actively; energetically

1

cheerfully; excitedly

1

to break into song; to burst into song; to begin singing

1

beginning; start; first (in line, etc.); origin; such as ...; not to mention ...

1

freshly budded bracken

1

to be reflected (in); to be mirrored (in); to impress (a person)

1

or something; for instance ... (though there are other suitable options); ... or ...; as soon as; right after; while still

1

to kick; to refuse; to reject; to stamp (on the ground); to firmly press one's feet (against something)

1

to pick; to pluck; to snip; to cut; to nip

6

my; our; one's own

2

yes; that is correct; um; errr; huh?; grrr

19

... is the reason; ... is my excuse

2

to spring; to bound; to be stimulated; to be encouraged; to pay handsomely; to splurge

1

hard; solid; stiff; tight; strong; firm (not viscous or easily moved); safe

6

promise; agreement; arrangement; something expected or predictable (e.g. running gag); typical or clichéd development (in a story); something considered obligatory or guaranteed (in a certain situation)

3

to grow senile; to be childish with age; to be mentally slow; to be befuddled; to play stupid; to say something stupid (oft. on purpose; esp. as part of a comedic routine)

1

by all means; no matter what; at any rate

1

to have a talk; to tell a story

3

to get close; to cuddle close together; to nestle close to; to snuggle up to

1

embarrassed; ashamed

1

a long time (since the last time); first in a long time

1

what day; how many days

2

half-moon; half a month; semicircle

2

to think constantly about; to dwell on

1

moment; brief space of time

1

beyond one's control; nothing one can do

1

irritating; irritated; frustrating; vexing; (feeling things are) not quick enough; (feeling) too slow-going

1

something like ...; things like ...; someone like ...; the likes of ...

6

all day long; all the day; throughout the day

1

noisy; loud; boisterous; turbulent; unsettled; restless

1

return to one's country

2

late at night; at a late hour

1

inside the breast of one's clothing (esp. kimono); bosom; space between one's chest and outstretched arms; (one's) reach; heart (e.g. of a mountain); bosom (e.g. of nature)

1

moonlit night

1

naturally; in due course; by itself; of its own accord

1

to turn toward; to look (up, down, etc.); to face (e.g. east) (of a building, window, etc.); to look out on; to point (of an arrow, compass needle, etc.); to be suited to

5

second floor; upstairs

1

shoji (paper sliding door)

1

light; illumination; glow; lamp; light

1

shadow figure; silhouette

2

there; over there; genitals; private parts; that far; that much

1

nimble; quick; agile

2

to ferry across (e.g. a river); to carry across; to lay across; to build across; to hand over; to hand in

4

ladder; stairs; going to several places in succession (e.g. barhopping)

2

step; stair; grade; rank; counter for breaks in written language (or speech, etc.); dan

3

platform; podium; (ceremonial) mound; world (of haiku, art, etc.); (literary) circles; (arch.) mandala

2

dim; gloomy

1

somehow (or other); for some reason; without knowing why; something (or other); some ... or other

1