jpdb beta

to warp; to bend; to contort; to be perverted; to be warped (of a view, mind, etc.); to be distorted

3

to put one's palms together (e.g. when praying or asking for something); to place one's hands together; to compete against somebody; to play (a game, match, etc.) against somebody

1

frail; slender; feminine

4

bold; daring; audacious

1

(move) slowly (e.g. walk); sluggishly; stolidly; ploddingly; heavily

1

to crawl towards; to creep up to

1

cat (esp. the domestic cat, Felis catus); shamisen; geisha; wheelbarrow; clay bed-warmer; bottom; submissive partner of a homosexual relationship

1

mouse; rat; dark gray; dark grey; slate (color, colour)

1

proximity; nearness; soon; nearby

1

faltering; hesitation

1

to be haggard; to be gaunt; to be emaciated; to be worn out (e.g. illness, worry)

1

supplication; appeal; entreaty; petition

1

to pity; to feel sympathy for; to sympathize with; (arch.) to enjoy the beauty of; (arch.) to appreciate; (arch.) to admire

1

with a single flash of light; glitteringly; sparklingly; twinklingly

1

complete change; about-face

2

keep ...-ing; have been ...-ing; leaving (something) on; leaving (something) still in use

1

saying "Ah!"; making one say "Ah!"; surprisingly; astonishingly

2

to spring at; to leap upon; to swoop down on; to throw oneself upon (e.g. an enemy)

2

being absorbed in; losing oneself in; losing control of oneself

1

to have a feeling (that); to have a sensation (that)

1

remarkably; noticeably

1

to make sure of; to ascertain; to confirm; to grasp

1

reflected light

1

boarding; wooden floor

2

one part; one portion; one section

1

to interrupt; to obstruct (a view, someone's way, etc.); to block (light, wind, etc.); to intercept; to cut off

1

rooftop

3

rattling; clattering; trembling; shivering; whining; grumbling

2

roof tile

3

to kick away; to kick off; to kick hard; to refuse curtly; to reject outright

1

female ghost; female apparition; female monster

2

landlord; landlady

1

root (of a plant); root (of a tooth, hair, etc.); center (of a pimple, etc.); root (of all evil, etc.); source; one's true nature

4

posture; attitude

1

to throw (oneself); to hurl; to cast; to stir (one's feelings); to get excited; to make (one's heart) pound

1

gale; strong wind; swift wind; fresh breeze (Beaufort scale)

1

the front

1

place hidden from view; cover; shelter; hiding place

3

gazing steadily at; observing (a person) closely; maintain a watch over

2

main roof; housetop

3

drainspout; rain gutter

1

to brave a danger; to take a risk

2

gecko; house lizard

1

to cling to; to stick to; to lie flat (e.g. on the ground)

2

posture; pose; position; attitude; approach; stance

2

to wait and see; to see how the land lies

1

awning (over window, doorway); eaves (of roof); narrow aisle surrounding the core of a temple building; visor (of a cap); brim; classic Japanese women's low pompadour hairstyle

2

silent movie

1

to crawl out; to creep out; to begin to crawl

2

fall; crash (e.g. aircraft)

1