jpdb beta

stagnation; hindrance; delay

1

to lend an ear to; to listen to

2

reinforcement; strengthening

1

willingly; voluntarily; on one's own accord

2

discussion; talk; tête-à-tête; conference

1

most interesting part (of a story); climax; good part; scenic spot; beautiful place

1

night before last

1

dainty; delicate (e.g. fingers); fine; sensitive; delicate (feelings, sense, etc.); subtle

1

treatment; service; handling (of a machine, tool, etc.); operation; treating as; treating like

2

consistency; coherence; one kan (approx. 3.75 kg, 8.3 lb); one piece of sushi

1

polite; courteous; civil; friendship; (sexual) intimacy

1

to interrupt (a story, etc.); to bend at the waist

2

tolerance; open-mindedness; forbearance; generosity; magnanimity

1

gossip; corner of the mouth

1

now that you mention it; come to think of it; that reminds me; on that subject; speaking of which

1

(nature of a) crime; (criminal) charge

1

questioning; interrogation; examination (of a witness)

2

appearing and disappearing; slipping in and out of view

1

from the beginning; without hesitation; flatly (e.g. refusing); entirely; completely

2

reproachful; resentful; spiteful

1

to act timid (about doing); to show diffidence; to feel ashamed; to feel guilty

1

forward; officious; impertinent; intrusive

1

with my own (two) eyes; with these very eyes

1

to ascertain; to make sure of; to determine; to probe; to get to the bottom (of something)

2

escort (e.g. under guard); convoy

1

good-for-nothing; spineless; gutless; spiritless; feckless; pluckless

2

training (animals); breaking (animals)

2

to receive; to get; to eat; to drink; to be crowned with; to wear (on one's head)

5

moment; instant

2

interest; entertainment; pleasure; implicit comparison (style of the Shi Jing)

1

to chip (off); to shave (off); to slice (off); to dampen (e.g. enthusiasm); to discourage; to weaken

3

concerning the result (as opposed to the means used to achieve this result or the original goal)

1

insufficiency; deficiency; shortage; dissatisfaction; discontent; complaint

1

displeasure; discomfort; unpleasantness; indisposition; ailment

2

with one's own body; by one's own action; through one's own experience; firsthand

1

recompense; indemnity; atonement

1

to cover (with something); to put on (e.g. on someone else's head); to plate something (with a metal); to pour or dash a liquid (on something); to charge (a person with a guilt)

1

to pull oneself together; to collect oneself (after a failure); to regain control (of oneself)

1

education; schooling; training; culture; cultivation; education

2

to draw (a bow) to the limit; to pull tight; to squeeze tight; to strain (voice)

1

bowstring; string (of shamisen, guitar, violin, etc.); bail (arched pot handle); diagonal levelling wire across the top of a masu

1

to become tense; to be tightened; to become firm (e.g. body)

1

double suicide; lovers' suicide

1

pride; self-confidence; thinking highly of oneself; being proud of one's abilities or achievements

1

loyalty; devotion

3

permission; approval; authorization; to permit; to authorize

4

open; unconcealed; undisguised; broad; lewd; indecent

1

splendid; magnificent; gorgeous

1

bow (salute, greeting)

1

to cut (grass, hair, etc.); to mow; to clip; to trim; to prune; to shear

1