jpdb beta

to attract interest; to arouse someone's interest

1

in that respect; on that point; in that regard

1

koto (13-stringed Japanese zither); (arch.) stringed instrument

1

to value; to prize; to esteem; to respect

2

on the way; en route; in the middle of; midway; halfway

2

to let (someone) hear; to tell (e.g. a story); to make (someone) listen; to make (someone) understand; to grip (someone) with skilful singing, storytelling, etc.; to hold (someone) enchanted by

3

to resemble closely

1

older brother; elder brother

8

youth; springtime of life; adolescent

1

guidance; conduct; lead

1

cruel; inhumane; callous; brutal

1

environment; circumstance

1

giving one's all to

1

water offered to God; water drunk before an altar to symbolize the making of a vow; miracle-working water; water which gathers in the nodes of bamboo after falling as rain at noon on the 5th day of the 5th month (lunar calendar), thought to be effective when used in medicines

1

to be scorched into; to be seared into; to make a strong impression; to be etched in (one's memory)

1

resin; rosin

1

torch (made of pine, bamboo, reed, etc.); flambeau; torchlight

2

feeling; sensation; emotion; interjection

3

to warm; to heat

2

saviour; savior; messiah

1

halo

2

to line up; to stand in a line; to rival; to match; to equal

2

leaving behind; desertion; abandonment

1

height; elevated place

1

to glide; to slide (e.g. on skis); to fail (an examination); to bomb (when telling a joke); to drop; to go down

3

missionary work; proselytizing; preaching; evangelism

1

sandy soil

1

brightness; brilliance; brilliancy; radiance; glitter

2

wife; (arch.) my dear; (arch.) dear; garnish (esp. one served with sashimi); embellishment

3

Brahmanism

1

tree; shrub; bush; wood; timber

1

sweet-tasting; sweet; fragrant (smelling); sweet (music); lightly salted; light in salt; naive

2

pride; haughtiness

1

to deliver; to forward; to send; to report; to notify; to file notice (to the authorities)

1

plan; project; attempt; plot; scheme; undertaking

1

after (a long process); at the end of; last line (of a renga)

1

academy; academia

1

prize money; monetary award; reward

2

to obtain; to come into possession of; to get hold of; to get one's hands on

1

assistance; aid; support

1

apt to think; tend to think

1

call; visit

5

to thank

1

admirable; laudable

1

to reach mutual understanding; to understand each other

5

magazine article

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brightness; discernment; insight; eyesight; vision; nth year in the Meiji era (1868.9.8-1912.7.30)

2

criticism; blame; censure; attack; reproach

7

insulting; offensive

3

banter; raillery; ridicule; teasing; making fun of

4