jpdb beta

to protect; to guard; to defend; to keep (i.e. a promise); to abide (by the rules); to observe

2

related (by blood); blood-related; of the same blood

1

very; greatly; much; just about to; almost; very nearly

2

another person; other people; unrelated person (i.e. not related by blood); outsider; stranger

5

important; significant; precious; valuable; careful

6

younger sister

3

to lose; to miss (a change, opportunity); to lose (a loved one); to be bereaved of; to concede (goals, points, etc.)

1

frustrated (over a failure, humiliation or injustice); annoyed; chagrined; (bitterly) disappointed; bitter; vexed

1

Tokyo

1

living together (with one more person)

1

mutually; with each other; reciprocally; together; both

1

forbidding to speak; muzzling (a person); bribing into secrecy; hush money

1

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

1

ten; 10; ten years of age

1

how many years; how long; what year

1

head

1

abrupt; sudden; unexpected

2

to tell; to inform; to announce; to indicate; to signal; to mark

1

desperately; for one's dear life

1

from the bottom of one's heart; heartily; sincerely

1

that's the way it is; such is life

1

recommendation; referral; endorsement

1

studying for a test (esp. school or university entrance examinations)

1

tacit understanding; unspoken agreement

1

wait-and-see (situation, stance, etc.); waiting to see (how things play out); watching developments (before acting)

1

nonchalantly; calmly; as if nothing happened

1

to rescue from; to help out of; to save

1

to sink; to go under; to go down (e.g. sun); to set; to feel depressed; to become subdued

1

to desire; to wish for; to expect; to see; to command (a view of)

2

steam whistle

1

to the end; to the last

2

looking on; remaining a spectator

1

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

1

apiece; each; at a time; piecemeal

1

to do

1

poverty-stricken; destitute; poor; penurious

1

odious; hateful; detestable; (speaking ironically) darling

1

Western-style clothes (cf. traditional Japanese clothes)

1

to wear (in modern Japanese, from the shoulders down); to put on; to bear (guilt, etc.)

1

residence; estate; grounds; premises; mansion

1

to raise; to rear; to train; to teach; to promote the growth of; to nurture

1

sound of the wind; voice of the wind

1

not understanding; not knowing

1

tap; faucet; tapping (on a touchscreen); tap dance; tap (electrical)

1

infancy; childhood; tender age

1

to play (games, sports); to enjoy oneself; to mess about (with alcohol, gambling, philandery, etc.); to be idle; to do nothing; to meet up (with friends); to hang out

1

Nao

6

still; yet; more; still more; as ...; like ...

1

How do you do?; I am glad to meet you

1

cool (temperature, color, etc.); cool (i.e. calm and collected); cool (i.e. fashionable, attractive, etc.); course (of medical treatment); season (series) of a television program (usu. 13 installments over a 3-month period)

1