jpdb beta

to stop talking; to break off; to pause

3

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

2

suddenly; at once; considerably; very much; firmly; with an effort

4

to come near; to let someone approach; to bring near; to bring together; to deliver (opinion, news, etc.); to send (e.g. a letter); to let someone drop by

5

to lose composure; to be upset; to be flurried; to lose one's head (through shock)

1

as one would expect; naturally; indeed; still; all the same; after all

3

to knock down; to slap down; to floor

1

to improve one's skill

1

secret talk

2

with a feeling of relief; with a sigh of relief; deeply (sigh)

9

to take a breath; to take a short rest

5

to hang; to suspend; to hang oneself; to hoist an opponent off of his feet by his loincloth; to turn upwards (as if being pulled); to be slanted (of eyes)

4

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

8

secrecy; confidentiality; privacy; one's circumstances (esp. fiscal)

2

someone else's hands; someone else's possession; hand (worker); aide; labor; labour

3

question; inquiry; enquiry

12

O-Bon; Obon; Bon Festival; tray

3

to place on (something); to give (someone) a ride; to give a lift; to load (luggage); to carry; to send out (on the airwaves, etc.); to deceive

1

falling lightly (e.g. snow, petals, confetti); fluttering; flickering; twinkling; appearing and disappearing; catching glimpses

1

to take on; to undertake; to take over; to inherit; to guarantee; to vouch for

1

this time; now

2

once; one time; temporarily; for a moment; one degree; one tone

4

such ... as; or some such

5

now that; since; so long as; because

1

nature; disposition

1

clearing one's throat; cough

3

even if I say so myself; for me (to do such a thing)

4

going out; one's best clothes; formal (e.g. language); best (behaviour, manners, etc.)

1

temporary; provisional; interim; special; extraordinary; extra

3

to be sufficient; to be enough; to be worth doing; to be worthy of; to do (the job); to serve

4

anxiety; uneasiness; worry; apprehension; fear; insecurity

7

duty; sense of duty; honor; in-law; relation by marriage

1

to accomplish; to achieve; to carry out; to do ... completely; to do ... entirely

1

to search for; to look for; to hunt for; to search (a house, pocket, etc.); to search through; to rummage in (e.g. a drawer)

10

plans; arrangement; schedule; program; programme; expectation

3

it does not mean that ...; I don't mean that ...; it is not the case that

7

to cut into (a conversation); to interject

1

to strike; to clap; to play drums; to abuse; to bash; to consult; to sound out

4

dumbfounded; overcome with surprise; in blank amazement; in a daze

6

poor; pitiable; pathetic; pitiful

1

to become pale; to turn pale

1

just managing; with great difficulty

2

question; query

2

alternate; alternating; mutual; reciprocal

1

statement; remark; observation; utterance; speech; proposal

3

condition; assumption; intention; intent; premise (in logic)

1

to draw (conclusion); to deduce; to derive

1

to grow weak; to become weak; to lose strength

1

even so (expressing frustration, etc.); still

1

to cool down; to get cold; to cool off (excitement, temper, etc.); to subside; to be cold (eyes, expression, etc.); to be composed

1