jpdb beta

to give up; to abandon (hope, plans); to resign oneself (to)

3

layman; believer; adherent; follower; laity

6

the whole area; all areas

2

yellow; high-pitched (voice); shrill

4

hood; kerchief

1

normally; habitually

2

resentment; grudge; malice; matter for regret; regret

3

continuation; sequel

18

ransom

1

director (of the ritsuryo-period Imperial Prosecuting and Investigating Office)

8

barrier; gate

5

to adjoin

2

rather; sooner; preferably

1

good opportunity; chance

2

to follow; to accompany; to cleave to; to join up with; to obey implicitly; to flatter

5

guidance; lead; guide; primer; influence; connections

11

Chinese "Net" constellation (one of the 28 mansions)

1

storm; tempest; uproar; hullabaloo; storm (e.g. of protest)

1

bulk; volume; quantity

19

ceremony; celebration; law code

1

front and rear; front and back; before and after; around; about; order; context

4

twelve; 12; queen (playing card)

3

way of calling

2

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

2

to open one's mouth (to talk); to (start to) tell

4

to get in someone's pocket; to help oneself to someone's wallet; to curry favour (favor); to butter up; to get in close to one's opponent

1

loud voice

4

to torment; to pain; to inflict (physical) pain; to harass; to cause (emotional) pain; to afflict

6

north-east; Tōhoku (northernmost six prefectures of Honshu); Tohoku

4

wicked; evil

2

taking refuge; finding shelter; evacuation; escape; seeking safe haven

8

unprecedented; unique; unparalleled

1

extensive; vast range; wide scope

2

to make good; to improve; to do often; to be kind to; to treat well

2

thought; imagination; mind; desire; wish; love

5

employment examination

1

failure (in an examination); failing to advance (to the next year); falling short of the standard; not making the grade

1

to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival

2

armed might; military power; the sword; force

20

someone who curries favor with their master while secretly plotting against him

2

to destroy

1

grand; luxurious; lavish; great; large; big (e.g. storm)

1

not only ... but (also); as well as ...

1

amusement; diversion (to pass time); pastime; recreation

1

urine

1

to make someone drink; to force someone to drink; to serve (alcohol); to treat someone (to drinks); to be drinkable (esp. of alcohol); to be palatable

1

revolution; 58th year of the sexagenary cycle (in Onmyōdō)

1

situation; (present) state of affairs; circumstances

2

explosion; detonation; eruption; eruption (of discontent, etc.); outburst; outpouring

1

to avenge oneself

1