jpdb beta

always; constantly; at all times; habitually

3

prudence; discretion; thought; consideration

1

(physical) appearance (of a person); one's face and figure

2

to be convinced (that); to be under the impression (that); to make up one's mind; to set one's heart on; to be obsessed (with a thought, idea, etc.); to think about obsessively

1

present condition; existing state; status quo; current state

2

height; elevated place

4

to neglect; to be negligent in; to be neglectful of; to improve (of an illness); to get better

2

predecessor; pioneer; ancestor

1

snapping (e.g. book shut); clapping; crackling; pachinko

2

to ring (a bell); to strike (a gong, drum, etc.); to beat; to sound

3

test; trial; ordeal; tribulation

2

to conquer (e.g. an enemy); to defeat; to overcome (a difficulty); to out-hit

1

teacher; instructor; professor

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feudal lord; (arch.) mansion; (arch.) palace

2

(one's) father-in-law; (one's) employer; master; principal supporter of a temple; influential temple parishioner

1

rule of thumb

1

left utterly helpless; have no one to turn to; unapproachable

1

to bear; to stand; to endure; to put up with

1

closet

4

to grant; to give; to confer; to teach; to instruct; to impart (knowledge)

3

so what?; what of it?; and?; why do you ask?

2

seeming to want to say something; looking like one wants to give one's opinion

1

it is not possible (to, that); there is no such thing as

2

on purpose; deliberately; intentionally

2

completely; absolutely; (not) at all; (not) a bit; earnestly; intently

1

happy event; cause for celebration; congratulations

1

a period (of time)

2

depending on; dependent on

1

to lay hands on; to touch; to care for; to look after; to make off with; to steal

4

doubt; suspicion; misgivings; scruples

1

changing clothes; change of clothes

7

chore; odd job

1

maidservant; housemaid; hostess (in a ryokan); waitress (in a traditional restaurant); (arch.) court lady; (arch.) lady

1

to be inferior to; to be less good at; to fall behind

5

pessimism; (taking a) gloomy view; discouragement; despondency; despair; disappointment

2

first step

1

to step forward; to step forth; to advance; to start; to embark on; to set forth on

3

to worry about what lies ahead (based on the current situation); to look bleak (for the future); to not bode well

2

to move forward; to move on

1

breakfast

4

preliminary arrangements; preparation; spadework; pre-cooking

1

broom

5

bonze; monk; monk's dwelling; boy; son; I; me

1

Mr.; Mrs.; Miss

1

harrow; rake

2

handle; grip; stalk (of a mushroom, leaf, etc.)

1

gleaming; shining; glistening

1

kitchen knife

1

extramarital sex; affair; fooling around; infidelity; wantonness; unfaithfulness

1

even if; no matter (what); if; though; although; supposing

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