jpdb beta

to come to see; to come and see; to visit

5

in a subdued voice; in undertones; in a whisper; in a mumble; in a murmur

1

Golden Week; string of public holidays in late April-early May

5

early; a little earlier than usual; a little faster than usual; slightly quicker

1

May; fifth month of the lunar calendar

5

first day of the month; the first of the month

1

anniversary of the establishment (of)

1

the following; next

1

next week

3

Saturday

1

opening to the public; making available to the public; exhibiting; unveiling; release (of a film, information, etc.); disclosure

1

substitute national holiday; day off in lieu of a national holiday that falls on a Sunday; compensatory holiday; compensatory day off work (for having worked on a holiday, etc.)

1

6th day of the month; six days

2

consecutive holidays

3

glasses; eyeglasses; judgment; judgement; four-eyes

40

quickly (e.g. pushing up one's glasses); with a light pull; with a sharp tug (e.g. at a sleeve)

2

to call again; to call (someone) back

1

point of purchase; point-of-purchase advertising; Post Office Protocol; POP

1

flustered; confused; panicked

2

to grope; to feel around (in one's pocket, bag, etc.)

2

cover (of a book, magazine, etc.); binding; to appear on the cover of a magazine

2

telephone call; speaking over the telephone; (Internet) voice call; counter for telephone calls of a set duration

3

short; brief

1

to stare at; to glare at

1

what people say; rumours; public opinion

1

casual speech; peer language; informal language

1

senior; elder; person older than oneself

2

age; years

3

even; even if ...; even though ...; because ...; as ...; with the purpose of ...

1

pardon; forgiveness; tolerance; leniency; mercy; going easy (on someone)

3

persecution complex; delusion of persecution; paranoia

1

extreme; excessive; terrible; intense; severe; serious

1

to grow old; to age

1

speed of light

1

time dilation

1

one chance; only opportunity; maybe; perhaps; one-night stand

1

frictional heat

2

to burn out

3

altogether; entirely

2

Houichi

1

astringent; bitter; austere; elegant (and unobtrusive); sour (look); glum

2

metaphor

1

to compare (something) to; to liken; to speak figuratively; to use a simile; to use a metaphor

3

(writing, painting) brush

1

fetishism

1

Sasamorpha borealis (species of bamboo grass unique to Japan)

1

perhaps; possibly; maybe; if; in case; in the event that

5

to fan (oneself, flames, etc.); to flap (in the wind); to instigate; to stir up; to drive up prices (by buying a large amount of something); to take a photo from a low angle; to tailgate

5

virtuous mind; good intentions; good will; positive mindset; bona fides; good faith

2

to take in; to bring in; to capture (e.g. image); to import; to win over; to please

3