jpdb beta

long (time that has passed); old (story)

1

to search for; to look for; to hunt for; to search (a house, pocket, etc.); to search through; to rummage in (e.g. a drawer)

15

fields (of rice and other crops)

6

to buy back; to redeem

1

once; for a short time; briefly; (arch.) one morning

4

to quit (a shady business); to wash one's hands of; to cut one's ties with; to wash one's feet

3

craftsman; artisan; tradesman; worker; workman

2

trial; test

2

chic; smart; understanding; considerate; familiar with worldly pleasures (esp. sexual relations, geisha districts and red-light districts)

3

interest; entertainment; pleasure; implicit comparison (style of the Shi Jing)

3

many times

1

laughingstock

2

first; foremost; most important; best; greatest; above all

31

good; excellent; sufficient; enough; profitable (deal, business offer, etc.); beneficial

58

originally; by nature; from the start

5

three years

4

to take lessons in; to be taught; to learn (from a teacher); to study (under a teacher); to get training in

2

catalogue; catalog; inventory; certificate indicating an impending gift

1

not less than; ... and over; beyond (e.g. one's expectations); above; above-mentioned; aforementioned

5

(art of) fencing; swordsmanship

1

to be needed; to be wanted

2

the very end; finish; to the very end; to the last; thoroughly

2

knowledge; awareness; consent; acceptance; forgiving; pardoning

13

nature; disposition

2

to have a go; to try and do (something); to take a chance with something

2

John Doe; person of unknown name; (arch.) country bumpkin

2

sowing seeds; planting seeds; scattering seeds

1

crow (Corvus spp.); raven

4

to dig up; to dig out; to pick (nose, teeth, etc.); to pry into; to examine closely; to dredge up

1

(apparently) that's what it's like, isn't it

2

hectic; topsy-turvy; chaotic

1

the times

9

uh-huh; mm-hmm; with a moan; with a groan

1

all; altogether; entirely; exactly like; just like; spitting image of

5

two-sworded (samurai)

2

with hands in pockets; idleness

3

to return; to come back; to turn over; to become extremely; to become completely

10

reply; answer; response

30

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

10

Mr.; Mrs.; Miss; Ms.

1

stupid face; foolish look on one's face

1

damn; damn it; feces; excrement; damn; damned; very

1

to hang (something) on (something); to throw on (clothes); to hook; to catch; to cheat; to evade payment; to drink (alcohol)

1

care; precaution; guarding; caution

2

you; I; me; oneself

5

terrible; dreadful; amazing (e.g. of strength); great (e.g. of skills); to a great extent; vast (in numbers)

3

dangerous; unsettled; troubled; disturbed; insecure

3

to say something better left unsaid; to go too far (by saying something rude)

2

lonely; lonesome; solitary; desolate

1

thanks; gratitude; manners; etiquette; bow; reward

4