jpdb beta

soft; tender; soft (colour, light, etc.); subdued; informal; light

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koto (13-stringed Japanese zither); (arch.) stringed instrument

14

since when; from when; how long

2

base (of a plant, tree, pillar, etc.); (part near the) root; roots (of one's hair); root (e.g. of a problem); source

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roguish; impish

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to invite; to ask (someone to do); to tempt; to lure; to induce (tears, laughter, sleepiness, etc.); to arouse (e.g. sympathy)

4

tune (melody, piece of music)

1

practice; training; drill; (an) exercise; workout

2

to interrupt (with frivolous remarks, silly jokes, etc.); to butt in; to make teasing remarks

1

good-for-nothing; scapegrace; nuisance; trouble

1

when it comes to the cause; when you get right down to it; as for what started it; as for the reason; originally

1

elegance; refinement; (refined) taste; elegant arts; refined pursuits

2

nicely; properly; frequently; often; I'm glad that you ...; thank you for ...

10

pleasant; agreeable; comfortable; refreshing

1

songs with samisen accompaniment; musical performance

1

(not) particularly; (not) especially; (not) very; (not) much

1

to be harmful to; to hinder; to interfere with; to irritate

1

delightful; satisfying; gratifying; brisk; piquant

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rhythm

3

pivot foot; emphasis; priority; focus

1

clouds and haze; swarm (of people); throng; (flee) like the wind; (run) out of sight

2

boundless; limitless; vast; broad

3

the whole world; the seven seas

1

to run; to run (of a vehicle); to drive; to rush (to); to dash; to retreat; to flee

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accompaniment for traditional performances (noh, kabuki, etc.); orchestra; band

1

to mince; to cut fine; to carve; to engrave; to tick away (time); to beat out (e.g. rhythm); to etch (into one's mind)

5

reply; answer; response

4

cheerful expression; pleased look; joyful look

1

musical performance

3

to strum; to pluck the strings (of a guitar)

1

bowstring; string (of a shamisen, etc.); stringed instrument; chord; hypotenuse

2

number; amount

4

to increase; to add to; to augment

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repeatedly; over and over again; several layers deep; layer upon layer; row upon row

2

profound; deep; deep (of a cave, etc.); innermost; interior

4

to compete with; to vie for

2

to deepen; to heighten; to intensify

1

unprecedented; never seen before

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overflow; abundance; exuberance

4

secret swordsmanship (of a specific school); secret traditions of fencing

2

to get; to secure; to learn; to master; to complete

2

the art of war; martial arts; military force; the sword; (arch.) valor; (arch.) bravery

4

desire; want; will; wish; urge; craving

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captive; prisoner; victim (of love, etc.); slave (to one's lust, etc.)

2

plectrum (for a shamisen, biwa, etc.); pick; drumstick (for taiko); mallet (for a gong); beater

2

usofuki; kyogen mask with bulging eyes and pursed lips (as if whistling)

1

earth; ground; place; territory; bottom (of a package, book, etc.); earth (one of the five elements)

4

change in pronunciation or meaning of a word; sound change; word with an altered pronunciation or meaning; turning or twisting part of a text (in Chinese poetry)

2

appearance; air; condition; state; form

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heaven and earth; the universe; land; world; top and bottom; gods of heaven and earth

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