jpdb beta

to feign ignorance; to pretend to be ignorant of; to play innocent; to brazen it out

1

lie; fib; mistake; error; unwise move; bad decision

5

to scold; to chide; to rebuke; to reprimand

1

to straighten oneself

1

to behave modestly

1

to answer; to reply

2

(physical) appearance (of a person); one's face and figure

1

growth; development; growing up; growth (of a company, the economy, etc.)

3

still (picture)

2

than; rather than; instead of; from; out of; except

4

a little; a bit; a little while; a short time; a little way; a short distance

10

tender; kind; gentle; graceful; affectionate; amiable

6

looks; features

2

to learn; to acquire knowledge; to carry; to wear (clothes, etc.); to put on

15

earrings (for pierced ears); ear piercing; body piercing

5

barrette; hair clip; hair slide; hair band

2

simple; plain

1

clip (paper, surgical, etc.); hairpin; hair slide; curler

1

to attach; to join; to furnish (a house with); to wear; to put on; to keep a diary; to make an entry

7

right of succession; right to the throne

1

to represent; to signify; to reveal; to show; to express; to make widely known

2

(family) crest; coat of arms; pattern; figure; playing card suit (in karuta)

2

to mince; to cut fine; to carve; to engrave; to tick away (time); to beat out (e.g. rhythm); to etch (into one's mind)

11

this world; this life; world of the living

2

nothing but; except; no more than

5

happy ending

1

even (e.g. even a child); as long as (it is, you are, etc.); (if) only; just

2

still; as yet; (not) yet; more; (more) still; at least

11

fiance; fiancee

29

candidate; contender; prospect; candidacy; candidature; nomination

11

(approximate) time; around; suitable time (or condition); time of year; season

2

birthday present

1

to raise; to elevate; to move something (to a higher place); to put onto (e.g. a shelf); to increase (price, quality, status, etc.); to raise (a wage); to show someone (into a room)

5

slowly; unhurriedly; easily (e.g. in time); well; well (e.g. sleep); comfortably

2

crying face; face of a person who is crying

1

to comfort; to console; to amuse

4

to speak; to say; to vocalize

2

to cling to; to embrace; to throw one's arms around

4

quickly (esp. actions); suddenly (esp. wind, rain, etc.)

1

to dodge; to evade; to avoid; to sidestep

1

from the beginning; without hesitation; entirely; completely; head-on; head-first

1

to fall down; to fall over; to turn out; to play out; to abandon Christianity (and convert to Buddhism); to apostatize

3

to become confused (disconcerted, disorganized, disorganised); to be flustered; to panic; to hurry; to rush; to hasten

2

to save; to rescue; to help; to assist; to support (financially); to contribute (to)

8

congratulations!; well done!; best wishes!; all the best!

1

slow; late; too late

1

congratulations

1

in front (of); before (e.g. a building); before; earlier; (the) front; frontal part; forward

16

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

2

I; me; you; (arch.) manservant

13