jpdb beta

(flight of) stone steps; stone stairway

11

wheat; barley; oat (oats)

1

ear (of a cereal plant); head; point (of a brush, spear, etc.); tip; crest (of a wave); scion (in grafting)

1

charm against evil spirits; talisman; amulet

1

image; figure; figure; form; image

7

protection; safeguard; guardianship; preservation; conservation

11

(hinged) door

1

just as (each) one likes; as (each) one pleases; as (each) one prefers; (each) in one's own way

2

to maintain one's honor as a man; to save face (as a man); to have one's honor upheld

4

(plump and) happy-looking

1

with a friendly grin; smilingly

4

thank you (for your hard work); I appreciate your efforts

1

farewell; goodbye; adieu; if so; in that case; then

3

one person; one member

1

(one's) concern; having (something) to do with

2

to open (e.g. doors); to open (e.g. business, etc.); to be empty; to be vacant; to be available; to be open (e.g. neckline, etc.); to have been opened (of one's eyes, mouth, etc.)

1

cruel; inhumane; callous; brutal

1

of all people

1

to withdraw from (a deal); to wash one's hands of; to lead by the hand

6

to be taken aback; to be astonished; to be dumbfounded

1

service; duty; business; Buddhist religious services

3

to go past (a place or thing); to go beyond

1

darkish; dusky; dark; murky

1

treatment; reception; service; working conditions; salary; pay

4

training; practice; discipline; ascetic practices

1

Lord; Highness; (arch.) you

1

to show respect for; to revere; to honour; to honor; to worship; to hold in esteem

4

low birth; humble origin; lowly; base; vulgar

2

to preach the truth

1

to hold (a ceremony); to perform

2

to exchange glances; to look at each other; to postpone; to put off; to contrast; to compare

1

single room; own room

1

right end; right edge

7

peace (of mind); tranquility; tranquillity; serenity

1

scripture; passage from scripture

2

reply; answer; response

1

highly virtuous monk; monk; Buddhist solitary; Buddhist missionary; saint (i.e. a virtuous person); (arch.) emperor; master

3

to make symbolic signs (gestures) with the fingers

1

left end; left edge

9

to start the debate; to get the ball rolling; to fire the first shot; to start a conversation

2

guardian; protector; patron; parent

2

inaccurate; incorrect; inexact; imprecise

1

reply; response

2

trial; hearing; inquiry; examination; interrogation

1

farce; charade; person who serves tea; short and humorous improvised sketch (originating from Edo-era kabuki)

2

unnecessary; unneeded

4

response; reply; answer; defence; defense

1

sincerity; good faith

1

even

2

inconvenient; inexpedient; unfavourable; wrong; improper; objectionable

1