jpdb beta

single word; a few words; brief comment

single word; a few words; brief comment

prattle; broken language; halting language; baby talk; imperfect speech; smattering

(arch.) word; waka (classic Japanese poem, esp. a tanka)

three words

nonsense; silly talk; drivel; rubbish

(verbal) message; sending word; (arch.) excuse; (arch.) pretext

(oral) message; declaration; hearsay; rumour; rumor

the spoken words of the emperor or a noble

two words; repetition

(verbal) message; sending word; (arch.) excuse; (arch.) pretext

to have someone send (a message, parcel, etc.); to send (via someone else); to leave (a message) with someone; (arch.) to use as an excuse; (arch.) to make a pretext of

to have someone send (a message, parcel, etc.); to send (via someone else); to leave (a message) with someone; (arch.) to use as an excuse; (arch.) to make a pretext of

verbal message; word (from someone); rumour; rumor

declaration; proclamation; mention

plain form (of waka)

snide remark; sarcasm; indirect expression; roundabout saying

message that a messenger brings back home; reply; ode in reply; return gift

plain speech; direct speech

plain speech; direct speech

plain speech; direct speech

words used when miserable or anxious; words used to decline or refuse something; words used when making an appeal

words used when miserable or anxious; words used to decline or refuse something; words used when making an appeal