jpdb beta

to follow; to pursue; to die right after a loved one; to kill oneself after the death of a loved one; to follow an example set by earlier generations (or one's master, etc.)

2

last drink (of sake); last glass; last cup

3

pedigree; genealogy

1

to be stormy; to be rough; to be rough (of skin); to be chapped; to be ruined; to fall into ruin

1

argument; discussion; dispute; controversy

1

white heat; incandescence; becoming excited; getting heated (e.g. of a discussion); reaching a climax

1

conclusion

1

pursuit (of a fleeing enemy); chase

3

only; merely; but; no more than

4

destruction; annihilation; devastation; catastrophe

2

reverie; meditation; anxiety; thought; pensiveness

1

short way; shortcut

1

excellent plan; best policy

1

Buddhist memorial service

2

Banshouin

1

sixth anniversary of a death

1

counter for small animals; counter for rolls of cloth (two han in size); (arch.) counter for horses; roll of cloth

2

public affairs; the court; the shogun; the shogunate

8

telling; stating

1

peace conference; peace negotiations

12

mediation; agency; agent; mediator; middleman; go-between

2

alliance; union; league

4

check; keeping in check; containment (of enemy forces); diversionary action; pickoff throw; holding a runner on base

4

being settled quickly; reaching a quick conclusion; no need to say any more; no problem

1

broad perspective

1

disturbance; trouble; ups and downs

1

Kōji era (1555.10.23-1558.2.28)

7

first 10 days of the month

2

cosmetics

2

political situation; political affairs

1

instability; insecurity; crankiness

2

often; again and again; over and over again; repeatedly; frequently

1

Joann; Joanne; João

1

counter for people (usu. seating, reservations and such); first name; famous; great; name; noun

23

taking refuge; finding shelter; evacuation; escape; seeking safe haven

2

beard (esp. on the chin); goatee

2

past middle age; nearing old age; near-elderly; age 40

2

penance; austerities; mortification; asceticism

1

skin and bones

1

chief executive

1

faded from washing

1

black clothes

2

to overflow; to brim over; to flood

1

respect; honour; honor

1

departure from a country

1

tatami mat; Japanese straw floor coverings

2

living; life (one's daily existence); livelihood

4

adaptation; accommodation; conformity

1

meat eating; eating of meat; meat diet; carnivorous

1

to have a meal; to take a meal

1