jpdb beta

to write in

2

much less; to say nothing of

1

substantiality (of a meal); fillingness; solidity

1

even; but; however

1

censor; overseer; inspector (Edo period)

3

kindness; intimacy; friendship

3

(company) director; executive; top management; important post; role with heavy responsibilities

1

to begin to say; to start talking; to broach (a matter); to be the first to say; to suggest (doing); to propose

2

difficult to ...; hard to ...

2

to weigh on one's mind; to trouble one's heart; to be concerned about; to worry about

1

of course; certainly; naturally

2

to fret; to be fretful; to be peevish

1

while doing over and over; repeatedly

1

to hold; to carry; to embrace (in one's arms)

1

to separate (by distance, time, etc.); to isolate; to interpose; to have between; to alienate; to estrange

1

very high; high up; aloft; only; merely; just

1

to put up (a notice, sign, etc.); to hang out (e.g. a banner); to hold up high; to raise overhead; to tout (a principle, plan, etc.); to herald; to publish

2

urination

2

exactly; precisely; just; as if; as though; quite

1

ship; boat; tank; tub; counter for boat-shaped containers (e.g. of sashimi)

4

sail

2

to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to deep-fry

2

to sing; to sing (one's praises in a poem, etc.); to compose a poem; to recite a poem

3

practice; practising; training; discipline

3

grace (of God); benevolence (of Buddha); assistance; help; effects; influence

1

noh chanting; recitation

2

to be ill; to suffer from; to worry about; to be concerned about; to have trouble doing ...; to be unable to ...

1

before very long; soon; someday; one of these days; sooner or later

1

like that; so

1

the other day; lately; recently; meanwhile; in the meantime

1

belatedly; tardily

1

vocal message; speech; statement; prologue at the start of a kabuki performance

1

brother-in-law (spouse's older brother or older sister's husband); older stepbrother

1

in the same manner as before; the same as always

1

one's brother-in-law; stepbrother (elder)

1

puzzling; tangled; complicated; complex

1

speech; expression; wording; language

1

formal; strict; ceremonious; stiff

1

over-familiar

1

older; senior

1

suitable time; good time; propriety; moderation

1

as usual; as always; as before; as ever; still

3

shopfront; storefront; shopwindow; over-the-counter

1

society; the world; the times

2

business conditions; the market; good (economic) times; prosperity; liveliness; energy

1

uncertain; doubtful; unreliable; unsteady; unclear; vague

1

prosperity; flourishing; thriving

1

trade; business; trading; turnover; sales; takings

1

to be crowded; to be packed; to be complex

2

men and women of all ages

1