jpdb beta

to shoot dead; to bring down (an animal); to win (a prize, someone's heart, etc.); to make one's own

2

fiercely (e.g. of a fire burning); bong-bong (of clock ringing); with repeated bangs (e.g. of fire cracker); striking clock; green young man from a well-to-do family

1

to have an eye on; to zero in on

3

moderately wealthy person

1

middle-aged man

2

great-grandchild

2

to love; to cherish; to show favouritism to; to be partial to; to fondle; to caress

2

being somewhat (half) joking; half seriously; half in jest; in a jocular vein

3

patterns of thinking; train of thought

2

person of firm character; stable person; gutsy person

1

skill; skillful; dexterity; flattery

1

dressing (esp. in kimono); fitting; helping someone get dressed; outer garment (in kabuki)

2

reaching a stopping place; settling down (before the next stage); getting to a point where one can rest; one paragraph

2

old family; old-established family; one's old home; one's childhood home

2

(another's) daughter; young lady (of pampered upbringing); woman who has never known hardship; naive woman

6

movements; behavior; behaviour; bearing; deportment; manners

3

polish; refinement

2

to do up (hair); to dress; to arrange; to tie; to bind; to fasten

2

rich person

2

to have a taste for; to be fond of; to enjoy (in moderation); to be modest; to be prudent; to watch (e.g. one's behaviour)

1

to master (e.g. a skill); to become accustomed to (e.g. a lifestyle); to acquire (e.g. a habit); to retain

3

collar; lapel; neckband; nape of the neck; scruff of the neck

1

long, kimono-like garment, made of light fabric and worn under the kimono; under-kimono

3

double-woven obi

2

indispensable; essential; requisite; required; compulsory; necessary

1

hair ornaments

1

to become brilliant; to become cheerful

2

quarrel; fight; trouble; dispute; friction; discord

1

anybody can look good with the right clothes; clothes make the man; fine feathers make fine birds; (lit.) clothes on a packhorse driver

1

appointment

4

to get excited

1

consenting to; being convinced of; being satisfied; understanding

3

having an ancient and honorable origin

3

wrestler; rikishi

1

navy blue; deep blue

1

grey (gray)

1

dark red; deep red

1

emblem

1

to take notice (of); to pay attention (to)

1

noted family; noble family; prestigious school, organization, business, etc.

7

private (establishment)

8

to fill (with); to be filled with; to express (an emotion); to project (sadness, joy, etc.); to wear (e.g. a smile)

3

bright; intelligent; clever; smart

6

primary school; elementary school; grade school

10

competitive entrance examinations for prestigious kindergartens and elementary schools

1

social standing of a family; lineage; parentage; good family

3

brand; bland

1

downheartedly; dejectedly; dispiritedly; despondently

3

the extraordinary; the unusual; the unexpected

1

bed and food; eating and sleeping

2