jpdb beta

independence; self-reliance

2

to hurry (up); to urge on; to press; to rush

2

to be born again; to make a fresh start in life

1

to walk; to go on foot; to tread (a figurative path); to follow; to advance towards (e.g. a solution); to set out (e.g. on the path to destruction, ruin, etc.)

1

to well (up); to gush forth (of water); to appear (esp. suddenly) (sweat, tears, etc.); to feel emotions from (joy, bravery, etc.); to hatch (esp. of parasitic insects, etc.)

1

script; libretto; scenario

1

reading in a monotone; reading a Chinese classical text without translating it into Japanese

1

to be frugal; to be sparing; to value; to hold dear; to regret (e.g. a loss); to feel sorry (for)

1

valid; effective; yuko (judo)

1

to take steps (measures)

1

person living with a family; lodger; housemate; flatmate; roommate

1

to come to mind; to pop into one's head

2

bleak; chilly; dreary

1

(starting) from nothing; from scratch

1

to go to the top; to climb to the top; to ascend to the top; to be engrossed in; to be very enthusiastic about; to be infatuated with

1

to thrust into; to shove into; to push into; to drive into

1

loss; forfeit

1

to detain; to check; to restrain

1

person with whom to speak; someone to talk to; companion; advisor; adviser

2

physical contact (between friends, mother and child, etc.); physical intimacy

1

without hesitation; with great optimism; (pushing or pulling) strongly; (drinking) heavily

2

contact; connectedness; rapport; mutual touching

1

to compete with; to vie for

1

absurd; unreasonable; extreme; senseless; disorderly; chaotic

1

real intention; true motive; true meaning

2

expression; presentation; representation; notation

1

serious; severe; grave; acute

1

to give up (a plan or idea); to desist from (doing)

1

sunny spot; exposure to the sun

1

to come into contact with; to touch (each other); to have a brush with

1

incomprehensible; nonsensical; puzzling; I don't get it; I'm confused; I'm lost

1

soft; tender; limp; subdued (colour or light) (color); gentle; meek

2

feel; touch

1

boorish; unsophisticated; unrefined; uncouth; tasteless; insensitive

1

direct

1

proof; evidence; certificate; license; to testify (usu. Christian religious context); enlightenment

1

kneeling

1

black; dark; blackish; suspicious; criminal; darkened and dirty; sooty

3

tiny; little; wee

1

getting closer; drawing nearer; being not much different; being near (age, skill, etc.); becoming close (i.e. friendly); becoming intimate

1

until something reaches the very limit; until the very last minute; up to the breaking point

1

one's heart melts

1

incomparable; cannot compare (with); beyond comparison; in another league

1

act; deed; conduct

1

reason; reasoning power; (one's) sense

1

to melt; to thaw; to fuse; to dissolve

1

acquaintance; relations; sexual intercourse; intersection

1

parting; separation

1

uncertainty; transiency; impermanence; mutability

1

to shed tears

1