jpdb beta

octopus

1

some; (a) little; somewhat; to some extent; in part

2

to win through (e.g. to finals); to advance

1

commercialism

1

unselfish; disinterested; unavaricious; free of avarice

1

bad example from which one can learn; good example of what not to do (esp. how not to behave); negative example

1

implication; significance; connotation; depth of meaning; complications of a problem

1

worries; cares; troubles

1

to speak without hesitation or problems; to speak fluently or skillfully; to be talkative; to have a glib tongue

1

parting; farewell

1

appearance (in the eyes of society); decency

2

out of stock; sold out

1

sold-out

1

event; festivities; function; social gathering; auspices; opening

1

formal

2

dress

1

marriage ceremony; wedding; nuptials

1

politician; statesman

1

(private) secretary; treasured book; secret book

1

showy; brilliant; gorgeous; florid; gay

1

to call; to invite; to eat; to drink; to put on; to wear; to ride

1

grandfather (may be used after name as honorific); male senior-citizen (may be used after name as honorific)

1

that is to say; so that means

1

old person; elderly person; trustee of the Japan Sumo Association; retired high-ranking wrestler who is licensed to coach and receives retirement pay; senior statesman (of the Tokugawa shogunate); important local official (under the Tokugawa Shogunate)

4

dimly; faintly; with a faint light; warmly; friendly; in a heartwarming manner

1

fat; tallow; lard; grease

1

energetic

2

energy; vigor; vigour; vitality

1

one's junior; younger generation; next generation; moving backwards; backing up; reversing

1

to yield; to give way to; to make way for

1

to feel; to sense

1

to be angry; to resent; to be enraged; to be indignant

1

to stand in the way; to bar someone's way; to block the way

1

department; section; course (of study); branch of study; (taxonomical) family

2

ability; capacity; capability; physical strength

1

editor (in publishing, etc.)

2

to put in; to place inside; to be enthusiastic; to be engrossed; to be in high spirits; to be excited

1

how; in what way; in what manner

1

to bash; to hit hard; to strike; to beat (someone in battle)

1

rumor; rumour; gossip; speculation; irresponsible criticism; hearsay

1

first draft; first proof

2

support; backup; prop; backstay; underpinning

1

sharing; division; draw; tie

1

great swordsman; master fencer

1

story; tale

2

vengeance; revenge; retaliation

1

human-interest play

1

blighted love; disappointed love

1

concerning the content; with respect to the content; content-wise

1

nihilistic

1