jpdb beta

influence; power; might; influence (of stones)

1

to take (by force); to take away; to snatch; to absorb (one's attention); to fascinate; to captivate

1

eighteen; 18

2

completion of construction

1

Kitashirakawanomiya

1

visit by the empress or the crown prince

1

open; beginning

2

road; path; way; set of practices; moral education; Buddhist teachings; Taoism

1

still; as yet; as of old

2

tribute

1

finally; in the end; at last; in the end; after all; never (happened)

1

implementation (e.g. of a system); materialization; materialisation; realization; realisation; actualization

1

without change; as is; just like; extremely similar; immediately; just after

3

Ministry of Railways (1920-1943)

1

Buddhist priest; bonze; layman dressed like a priest; person

2

just then; at that time; at that moment; as it's a time of ...; in this time of ...

1

drizzle; light rain

1

easily; without effort

1

essential; important; crucial; vital; main

1

to become stronger; to grow in intensity; to grow violent; to invite contributions, etc.; to solicit help, participation, etc.; to recruit (e.g. soldiers)

1

tobacco; cigarette; cigar; tobacco plant (Nicotiana tabacum)

5

a puff; a smoke; (short) rest; break; one dose (of medicine or poison); (brief) lull

1

rate; ratio; comparatively; contrary to expectations

3

skilled miner; coal-cutter

1

in terms of; from the point of view of

2

Naebasan

1

kagura; traditional Shinto music and dancing

1

peak; summit; ridge; back of a blade

4

the highest peak

1

snowy valley

8

curl (of hair); ringlet

1

form; shape; state; condition; letter; correspondence

1

to itch; to feel itchy; to feel creepy; to be impatient; to itch (to do something); to be eager

1

down-train; train heading toward the ending point of its route; down-slope; downward going; downbound (esp. away from Tokyo); downstream

1

shellfish; seashell; shell

2

forked stick

5

residence

2

Mishuku

1

prosperity; flourishing; thriving

2

to decline (in prosperity); to become deserted; to become desolate; to taper off (of a sound)

2

counter for houses, households, apartments, etc.

2

clanging; empty; deserted

1

unpadded kimono

1

exquisite flavor (flavour); delectable flavor; delicious flavor; delicacy; delectable dish

1

room with a raised floor

1

Hōreki era (1751.10.27-1764.6.2)

1

secret; clandestine; covert; spy (for a daimyo, shogun, etc.); secret agent

1

book; register

1

Japanese primrose (Primula japonica)

2

cool; refreshing; clear (e.g. eyes); bright; clear; distinct

4