jpdb beta

end; edge; tip

1

ornamental writing (esp. initial letters); decorative lettering; fancy script

1

fingers; fingertips; underling; stooge; tool

2

reliance; dependence

3

dyer's knotweed (Persicaria tinctoria, used to produce indigo dye); indigo (dye); indigo (colour)

1

ground; land; the region in question; the local area; skin; texture; fabric

1

red iron oxide; rouge

2

stripe; bar; streak; (weaved) stripe pattern (of 2 or more different colors)

1

midday; broad daylight

1

shape of a tree

1

thought to be; seen as

1

large-breed dog

1

inside the gates

1

imposing stance; daunting pose

2

to give; to confer; to bestow; to kindly do for one; to oblige; to favour

2

activity (esp. energetic); great efforts; conspicuous service; to flourish; to participate actively; to play an active role

3

verbal message; word (from someone)

1

such; this sort of; like this

4

bravery; courage; heroism

1

to swing; to wield (physically); to exercise (e.g. power, ability); to exhibit; to flourish; to prosper

2

the best one can do; one's best effort; with all one's might; to the best of one's ability

2

attractiveness; charm; amiability

1

a short while ago; a moment ago; just now; some time ago

2

to happen to pass by

1

having in mind; happening to know of; idea

1

won't; hasn't; isn't; won't you

2

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

3

polite; courteous; careful; close; overly courteous; overly careful

1

forgive me

1

zori; traditional Japanese thonged sandals

1

to slip on (slippers, sandals, etc.); to hit (e.g. one's leg) against; to bash into; to push (one's opponent) down before he stands up

1

lattice; latticework; window bars; grid; grating

2

satisfactory; decent; good; proper; worthy

8

to protect; to guard; to defend; to keep (i.e. a promise); to abide (by the rules); to observe

2

groan; moan; roar; howl; hum (e.g. motor); buzz (e.g. bee, wire in wind)

1

how; in what way; how about; questionable

1

certain; sure; doubtless; I have no doubt; You can depend on it; It's a safe bet

1

don't you think?; indicates question

1

gap; space; break; interlude; chink (in one's armor, armour); chance

1

swing; shake; appearance; behaviour; pretence (pretense); show; going to restaurant, hotel etc. without a reservation or introduction

2

to do without being seen (by); to do behind (someone's) back; to do without the knowledge of (e.g. one's parents)

1

combat readiness; battle readiness; fighting trim

1

index finger; forefinger; second toe

3

flesh; meat; flesh (of a fruit); pulp; the physical body (as opposed to the spirit); flesh; thickness

2

to bite into (e.g. rope into skin); to cut into; to eat into; to encroach; to be wedged (i.e. underwear pulled from the back, driving it between the buttocks)

1

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

2

to bite off

2

to release; to let go; to free; to add (pieces of eggplant, potato, etc.) to water, broth, etc.

1

to hurry; to rush; to hasten; to make something happen sooner

4

to drive away; to clear; to scatter; to disperse

1