jpdb beta

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

10

yellow; yellowish

2

money; metal

1

half-way up a slope or stairway; landing; center of three (horizontal) columns (of print) (centre)

3

throbbing (pain); pounding

2

systematic; regular; routine

1

warmth

1

complete; whole; perfect; safe

3

to try and do something; to attempt to do something

1

to narrow (e.g. eyes)

3

to be needed; to be wanted

1

shiveringly

1

to (make something) quiver; to shake; to tremble; to vibrate

4

kowtow (bow made from a kneeling position wherein the forehead touches the ground)

1

I'm sorry; (it's) inexcusable; thank you very much (for help, etc.)

1

though one didn't intend (expect) to

1

skillful; adroit; craft; craftsmanship; plot; scheme

1

art of conversation

2

to taste; to eat; to drink; to speak (of); to refer (to); to say

4

to use; to make use of; to utilize; to utilise

1

one's own convenience; one's way; surroundings; environment; convenience; ease of use; financial circumstances

6

inconsequential; indifferent; not worth worrying about; whatever; whichever; I don't care

2

we

1

life; existence; (one's) working life; career; life force; lifeblood

4

lower reaches (of a river); bottom; lower part; lower half (of the body, esp. the privates); feces (faeces); end

1

with a start; in surprise; suddenly (realize, remember, etc.); all of a sudden; puffing (air); with a puff

9

how (beautiful, etc.); what a ...; nothing worth mentioning; nothing special; of what name

1

shivering; trembling

1

to arrange (flowers); to plant; living; live

1

hilt (of a sword); haft (of a dagger); handle; handgrip

5

to hold back (e.g. emotions); to rein in (e.g. a horse, unruly people); to get the better of; to control; to command

8

ogre; demon; spirit of a deceased person; ogre-like person (i.e. fierce, relentless, merciless, etc.); it (in a game of tag, hide-and-seek, etc.); Chinese "ghost" constellation (one of the 28 mansions); very

27

Wednesday; shaved ice (served with flavored syrup); water (fifth of the five elements)

13

tiger (Panthera tigris); drunkard; drunk; sot

56

Atypus karschi (Asian species of mygalomorph spider); tsuchigumo (people of ancient Japan who were not subjects of the Yamato court)

84

water's surface

1

the three character styles: square and semicursive and grass

5

to make an appearance; to show up

2

to stay on; to remain; to hold out; to stop (doing); to give up

1

structure; construction; posture (e.g. in martial arts); pose; readiness; determination

5

in order; in turn; one by one

2

to cross over; to cross; to pass through; to exceed; to surpass; to be more (than)

3

(bearing a) close resemblance; vivid reminder (e.g. of the past); dim; faint; vague

1

prosperous; flourishing; thriving; muscular; brawny

2

cattle (Bos taurus); cow; beef; Chinese "Ox" constellation (one of the 28 mansions)

20

corner; edge; (street) corner; turning; rough edges (of one's character, words, etc.); abrasiveness

2

threat; intimidation; menace

1

opposite side; opposition

2

bizarre; strange; eccentric; odd; queer

2

although I say; although one might say; although called

5