jpdb beta

tea party

1

stagnation; hindrance; delay

2

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

1

enjoyment; pleasure; diversion; anticipation; looking forward to

1

all; everything

1

dignitaries; very important persons; VIPs

1

that day; the very same day

1

face

1

one year and a half

1

parting; farewell

1

welcome!; nice to see you!

1

through; throughout; in the course of; all over or throughout (e.g. a place)

1

at present; currently; so far; for now; for the time being

1

to occur; to happen

1

all; everything; entirety; absolutely (not); (not) at all; (none) whatsoever

1

(a) step; one step; level; stage; small degree; small amount

1

pardon; forgiveness; tolerance; leniency; mercy; going easy (on someone)

1

when; at what point

1

unhurriedly; leisurely; slowly; relaxedly; taking one's time

1

to relax; to feel at home

1

to be ordered (to do)

1

spirit; sprite; energy; vigor (vigour); fine details; semen

1

to be among the top five; to be one of the five best

1

haiku poet

1

Saisei

2

instead of; in place of; as a substitute for; in exchange for; in return for; to make up for

1

pupil; student; follower

1

path of righteousness; path of duty; right track; correct path

4

phrase (verse, line); one haiku-poem

1

to compose (a Japanese poem); to write; to use as the theme of a poem; to recite (e.g. a poem); to chant; to intone

2

(imperial) reign; period

1

ivy (esp. Boston ivy, Parthenocissus tricuspidata)

3

in the end; on top of that

2

winter

2

stir; commotion; noise

1

section (i.e. of text); sentence; phrase; verse (of 5 or 7 mora in Japanese poetry; of 4, 5, or 7 characters in Chinese poetry); haiku; first 17 morae of a renga, etc.

2

today; this day

1

to be palatable; to suit one's taste

1

thanks to ...; owing to ...; because of ...

1

more; much more; step; rung; paragraph; passage

1

showy; brilliant; gorgeous; florid; gay

1

to thank

1

(a) dose; (a) puff; (a) smoke; lull; short rest

1

haikai; collective name for haiku, haibun, haiga, senryū, etc.; humorous or vulgar renga poetry

1

to behave like a spoiled child; to fawn on; to take advantage of; to presume upon (e.g. another's benevolence); to depend on

1

very; extremely; extreme; excessive; splendid; impressive

2

rule; government

2

Let me see

1

something one finds questionable; something one finds fault with

1

poison; toxicant; harm; evil influence; ill will; spite

2