jpdb beta

contemplation; meditation

1

to be square; to be angular; to be jagged; to be formal; to be stiff; to be ceremonious

1

to arouse suspicion; to be suspected

1

going up and down; ascent and descent; climb and descent

1

wicker clothes hamper

1

greenhouse; icehouse; cellar

2

beautiful

2

whetstone; grindstone

1

to become rustic; to be countrified

1

astringent; bitter; austere; elegant (and unobtrusive); sour (look); glum

1

rain that starts to fall as though trying to prevent a guest from leaving; well-timed shower (which prevents a guest from leaving)

1

pinecone; pine cone

1

broken; intermittent; disconnected

1

spring evening

1

to call out; to ask someone to come

1

evergreen tree; conifer; pine and cypress; duty; constancy

2

to acquire knowledge

1

Mino (former province located in the south of present-day Gifu Prefecture)

11

one's native land

1

why; how

1

running about; making every effort; being busily engaged (in something); good offices

1

to obey (an order, law, etc.); to abide by (a rule, custom, etc.); to follow (a person); to accompany; to go alongside (e.g. a river); to follow (e.g. a sign)

2

big man; large man; tall man; giant

5

if (it) doesn't exist; if there is no ...; if not ...; unless ...; have to ...; must ...

1

to do together

1

pair; couple; brace

2

orphan; child left by the deceased; abandoned child

1

tool; means; ingredients (added to soup, rice, etc.); counter for sets of armor, utensils, furniture, etc.

2

cooperation; collaboration

1

reply; answer

1

firmly; strongly

1

injury; harm; danger

1

proposal; offer; request; application

1

care; precaution; guarding; caution

1

extremely important; essential; vital; crucial

1

civilization; civilisation; culture; Bunmei era (1469.4.28-1487.7.20)

2

clearness; clear understanding

2

Eishō era (1504.2.30-1521.8.23)

2

aria; singing; chanting

2

boss; chief; manager

1

distinguished family; noted family; family status in the Imperial Court; master (of a craft); expert

1

Izumi (former province located in the southwest of present-day Osaka Prefecture)

3

ferrite

4

tender; warm; meticulous; detailed; deep (of a colour); thick (e.g. fog)

1

good crop; masterpiece

1

abdication (of a Chinese emperor) in favor of a virtuous successor (as opposed to an heir); smooth transference of power (responsibility, etc.)

1

Nara (city, prefecture)

1

Kanenobu

1

first Sanskrit alphabet letter; Africa; Awa (old province of Japan); (arch.) prefixed to names to show intimacy

1

Kanetaka

1