jpdb beta

if that is the case; if it becomes so; when it becomes so

1

orthodox

1

colour; color; complexion; skin colour; look (on one's face); expression; appearance

2

errand; mission; messenger; bearer; familiar spirit; use

2

to disappear into; to slip into; to be lost in; to be mixed up with

1

Chinese "Tail" constellation (one of the 28 mansions); counter for fish, shrimp, etc.

1

pin (e.g. hairpin, safety pin); (bowling) pin; pin; flagstick; (a) one (on dice or Japanese playing cards); first; top

1

to keep one's mouth shut; to refuse to talk

1

(sound of) footsteps; sense or sign that something is approaching

1

to approach; to draw near; to get close; to get acquainted with; to get closer to; to get to know

6

to get tired; to become exhausted; to become worn out; to become battered (from long use); to get tired of (doing); to get fed up with

1

for use by men

1

sneaker; sneakers; trainers

1

flight; desertion; escape

1

to chase; to run after; to pursue; subsequently; following that; (and) then

2

to run out; to rush out; to start running; to begin to run; to break into a run

2

to chase; to run after; to follow (a set order, a trend, etc.); to drive out; to get rid of; to drive (e.g. a herd)

1

to throw at; to fling at; to hurl at; to hurl (abuse, insults, etc.) at; to use (rough language) with (someone)

1

quick; swift; nimble; quick (understanding, judgement, etc.); alert; prompt

3

to avoid (physical contact with); to avoid (situation); to evade (question, subject); to ward off; to avert; to put aside

1

to fall down; to fall over; to turn out; to play out; to abandon Christianity (and convert to Buddhism); to apostatize

1

horseback riding; sitting astride; straddling

1

with a whizzing sound; with a whistling sound; sound of something whizzing by

1

to whistle

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to run up to; to rush over

2

to relax one's mind; to feel relaxed; to become remiss; to cease paying careful attention

1

to thrust away; to send flying

2

to stand in the way; to bar someone's way; to block the way

1

idea; notion; sense (e.g. of duty); resignation (to one's fate); acceptance; observation and contemplation

1

vague; ambiguous; shady; disreputable; fuzzy

1

lady; gentleman; person

2

life; life force; lifetime; lifespan; most important thing; foundation

1

to obey (an order, law, etc.); to abide by (a rule, custom, etc.); to follow (a person); to accompany; to go alongside (e.g. a river); to follow (e.g. a sign)

1

there is no need to ...; it should hardly be necessary to ...

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one's mind

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lunch; midday meal

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bamboo broom

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diligently; assiduously; industriously; beavering away

1

fallen leaves; leaf litter; falling leaves

4

grandmother

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Chikako

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residential area

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machiya; traditional wooden townhouse; tradesman's house (esp. a home with a shop in front); merchant's house; merchant's family

4

rental house; rental housing; house to let

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cultural

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value; worth; merit

1

preservation; conservation; storage; save (to storage)

1

one (esp. of two); the other; on the one hand; on the other hand; whereas; although

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vacant house; unoccupied house

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deterioration; becoming decrepit; becoming worn out

1