jpdb beta

(much) more than others; exceedingly; extremely; unusually

2

to sink deeply into one's mind; to come home to; to go to one's heart; to pierce one's body (e.g. of wind, cold, etc.)

2

private (non-governmental) school (college, university)

3

to weigh on one's mind; to bother one; to be interested (in); to be curious (about); to feel like (doing); to feel inclined to

4

great-grandfather; great-granddad; great-grandad

2

founder; inventor; ancestor; forefather

2

modesty; humility; being humble

2

carefree; buoyant; lighthearted; ease

2

scholar; student

4

honour; honor; dignity; prestige; reputation; appearances

2

don't feel like doing; can't bring oneself to do; can't face

3

to laugh; to smile; to sneer; to ridicule; to be dumbfounded; to be flabbergasted

2

sigh

2

bachelorhood; spinsterhood; celibacy; living apart from one's family; living alone; person who lives alone

1

to finish up; to complete; to finish off; to get through; to polish off

1

aunt

6

Eiko

1

at least; at most; (even) just

1

ecstasy; highest heaven

1

wish; desire; hope; prospect; expectation; (one's) hopes

3

thesis; dissertation

1

dead

1

a few years ago; some years back

1

homecoming; returning home

2

depression; melancholy; dejection; gloom; despondency

2

good; excellent; fine; nice; pleasant; agreeable

3

encouragement; spurring (on); cheering (on)

1

family tradition

1

to blow (of the wind); to blow (one's breath); to breathe out; to play (a wind instrument); to blow (a whistle, trumpet, etc.); to emit (smoke, fire, etc.); to spout

1

particle used to indicate the speaker's hope, desire, wish, etc. (e.g. "it would be nice if ...", "I wish there were ...", etc.); emphatic particle; particle adding uncertainty

1

tradition; convention

3

attachment; obsession; persistence

2

resignation; acceptance; consolation

1

obstinate; stubborn; mulish; die-hard; bigoted

2

to stop (an activity); to cease; to discontinue; to cancel; to abandon; to give up

1

patina; antique look; elegant simplicity; well-trained voice

2

to be shut; to close; to be firm (of a body, face, etc.); to be well-knit; to be locked; to tighten

1

country; state; region; national government; central government; home (i.e. hometown, home country); (arch.) province (of Japan)

22

support (e.g. of one's dependents); maintenance

2

to continue to receive

1

to give up; to abandon (hope, plans); to resign oneself (to)

2

half in fun

1

public (attention, recognition, etc.); social (standing, acceptance, etc.); worldly (fame, desires, etc.)

1

neighbour; neighbor; neighbourhood; neighborhood

1

silence (not speaking); muteness

1

gentle; mild; meek; tender

1

corner of the eye

2

lingering attachment; lingering affection; regret; reluctance; ruefulness

1

ignorance; innocence; stupidity

1

fleeting; transient; short-lived; empty (dream, etc.); mere (hope); faint (possibility)

1