jpdb beta

the whole world

6

to misjudge; to mistake; to misjudge (someone); to overestimate; to miss seeing; to overlook

2

cannon

3

still; much more; (not) yet; still a long way to go; still a long way off; not there yet

4

to be late; to be delayed; to fall behind (in a race, one's studies, etc.); to lag behind; to be bereaved of; to be preceded by (someone) in death

4

sophistry; sophism

4

seoi nage (judo); shoulder throw; back-carry throw

1

sincere; earnest; serious

2

to be precocious; to be mature for one's age; to seem grown-up; to seem mature

1

reform; reformation; reorganization

1

(mental) attitude; way of thinking; attention; care; prudence; intention

2

talkativeness; loquacity; polypetalous; multivalve

2

oratory; eloquence

4

but I suppose; it seems; probably; I guess

1

getting a lump in one's throat; overflowing with feelings; chest full of; lungs full of

1

(what) one is trying to say; (what) one wants to say; (what) one is saying; (what) one means

1

true feeling

3

as much as one can; as much as possible; if at all possible

1

simplicity; brevity; letter; note; bamboo writing strip (in ancient China); simplified Chinese character

1

to be to the point

1

everyday; daily; ordinary; usual; routine; regular

2

speech; expression; wording; language

1

training; drill; practice; practising; discipline

1

self-examination; reflection

1

devising (a way); contriving; device; design; dedication to spiritual improvement (esp. through Zen meditation)

1

raw; uncooked; natural; as it is; unprotected (sex); live (i.e. not recorded); inexperienced

5

nature (of a person); sex; gender; sex (i.e. sexual attraction, activity, etc.); gender; -ty

4

with these words; while saying

1

great admiration; deep respect

2

to follow another's example

1

continuation; rest (of the story, work, etc.); flow (e.g. of a piece of writing); pacing (of a story); succession (of); sequence

1

without; but if; otherwise; or else

2

western part of Japan (esp. Kyushu, but ranging as far east as Kinki); western nations (esp. India or Europe); thirty-three temples in the Kinki area containing statues of Kannon (Avalokitesvara); pilgrimage to the thirty-three temples sacred to Kannon

4

daimyo (Japanese feudal lord)

3

shop; store; somebody who sells (something) or works as (something); somebody with a (certain) personality trait; house; roof

1

northern country; northern provinces; northern regions; northland

7

Uesugi Kenshin (1530-1578)

8

Osaka (city); (arch.) large hill

14

stony mountain

7

Amida Buddha's original vow; long-cherished desire

18

locational advantage; advantageous position

4

at once; immediately; without delay; promptly

4

male carer (at a nursery school, children's home, etc.); childcare worker

3

opportunity; occasion; (arch.) order; (arch.) sequence; (arch.) successor

2

unique; matchless; unparalleled; unparallelled; never again

1

excellent plan; best policy

1

underling; rank and file

1

swiftly; rapidly; suddenly; abruptly; sharply (of a slope, bend, etc.); steeply

4

follower; attendant; valet; servant

6

to pull up; to drag up; to increase; to raise (e.g. taxes); to withdraw; to leave; to promote (someone to a higher position)

4