jpdb beta

prosperity; flourishing; thriving

1

being adopted into the family of one's bride

3

tradition; folklore; legend; (verbal) message; word (from someone)

1

particle; atom; little piece; not at all; not the slightest

1

to say previously unspoken thoughts; to start saying; to court someone

2

these guys; these fellows

4

mere consolation; temporary peace of mind

1

being superstitious; acting superstitiously (for good luck)

1

fiction; made-up story; fable; fabrication; myth

1

establishment; creation; posing (a problem); options setting; preference settings; configuration

1

episode; anecdote; vignette; episode

1

coarse; crude

1

to be caught in; to be stuck in; to stop by; to drop in for a short visit; to get mixed up in (trouble); to get entangled in (a problem); to fall for (a trick)

1

unlimited; endless; boundless; infinite

1

personification; impersonation; embodiment

1

to descend; to go down; to be handed down (of an order, judgment, etc.); to pass (of time); to surrender; to capitulate; to be less than

3

to set aside

1

inside the breast of one's clothing (esp. kimono); bosom; space between one's chest and outstretched arms; (one's) reach; heart (e.g. of a mountain); bosom (e.g. of nature)

1

business card

2

ball-point pen

1

horizontal (as opposed to vertical); side-to-side (as opposed to front-to-back); width; side (of a box, etc.); beside; aside

1

decision; settlement; confirmation; establishment

1

proof; evidence; sign; witnessing; testifying; testimony

1

but; however; provided that

1

to restrict; to limit; to be restricted to; to be limited to; to be best (for); to be the best plan

1

handwriting; handwritten; hand-drawn; hand-painted

1

in plain words; in plain terms; put simply

1

firm promise; definite promise

1

ticket

5

or

1

change of job; change of occupation; career change

1

to do as one likes

1

to step back; to move back; to withdraw (from the presence of a superior); to leave; to resign; to retire

1

effect; efficacy; validity; potency

1

short; shortstop; short (circuit); short hair; short selling

1

one's dearest wish; Buddha's vow to save humanity

1

to grant (request, wish); to answer (prayer); to make come true (e.g. a dream); to realize; to fulfill

1

of course; certainly; naturally

1

coercion; extortion; compulsion; force

1

to manage; to settle; to dispose of; to deal with; to arrange

1

joke; jest; funny story

3

to cling to; to depend on; to embrace; to hug

1

convenient

1

spark

1

to be disordered; to be disarranged; to be discomposed; to be upset; to lapse into chaos (due to war, etc.)

3

inside; interior; (within) one's mind; one's soul; one's heart

3

charming; fascinating; attractive

1

longing for; burning desire

1

securing; obtaining; ensuring; belay; belaying

1

both parties; both sides

1