jpdb beta

mind; heart; spirit; the meaning of a phrase (riddle, etc.)

6

thin veneer; hasty preparation; knowledge or skill learned as a stopgap; re-tempering a dull sword (so that it looks as if it's sharp, but is actually unusable)

2

sadist; sadism

1

sigh

2

before; previously; ahead; Pardon me for leaving (before you)

1

tea-ceremony procedures

2

receiving; reception; eating; drinking; please; please do for me

2

splendid; magnificent; utter (esp. defeat); total; (arch.) something worth seeing; (arch.) sight

2

as one would expect; just as you'd expect (from); still; all the same; even ... (e.g. "even a genius")

3

refreshingly; with a feeling of relief; shapely; neatly; cleanly; without trouble; clearly

1

intricate workmanship; delicate handiwork; cheap trick; petty trick; obvious stratagem

1

condition; term; requirement; qualification; prerequisite

4

desperate

1

farce; charade; person who serves tea; short and humorous improvised sketch (originating from Edo-era kabuki)

1

insult; affront; slight; contempt (e.g. of court)

2

(examination) failure; rejection; disqualification

4

just; justifiable; right; due; proper; equitable

1

judge

1

way; method; means; resource; course

3

once-in-a-lifetime encounter (hence should be cherished as such)

4

to meet (by chance); to come across; to meet (e.g. of rivers, highways, etc.); to emerge and engage (an enemy)

2

pride; boast; credit (to)

1

forever; for good; eternally; as long as one likes; indefinitely; no matter what

1

to be unreasonable; to whine; to act like a baby

1

age; years

1

nationality; citizenship; nationality (ship, airplane, etc.); registration; flag

1

to sever relations (with somebody; esp. a relative or spouse); to break off (with)

1

that road (path, street, way, etc.); that line (of business); that profession; love affairs; romance

3

myself; oneself; (arch.) I; (arch.) me; (arch.) you (referring to one's inferior)

2

or something; for instance ... (though there are other suitable options); ... or ...; as soon as; right after; while still

2

1,000; thousand

2

Rikyuu; Sen no Rikyuu (1522-1591)

3

moral poem

1

knowledge; understanding; rules; regulations; deputy; acting

2

to explain; to advocate; to preach; to persuade

1

song; singing; classical Japanese poem (esp. tanka); modern poetry

1

to advance; to go forward; to precede; to go ahead (of); to make progress; to improve; to deepen

2

by your leave; with your permission

1

backup

1

misunderstanding

3

harmony, respect, purity and tranquility; the four most important elements of the tea ceremony

1

reverence; respect

1

to divulge one's true feelings; to open one's heart

1

each other; one another

1

to show respect for; to revere; to honour; to honor; to worship; to hold in esteem

1

Qing dynasty (China, 1644-1912); Ch'ing dynasty; Manchu dynasty

1

(entering into) nirvana; died; silent; tranquil

1

tearoom; tea house; tea-ceremony room; tea arbour; tea arbor

4

et cetera; etc.; or something; the likes of; for example; for instance

1

clean; pure; chaste

1