jpdb beta

to urge; to encourage; to press; to stimulate (e.g. growth); to hasten (e.g. development); to quicken

5

to play (a stringed or keyboard instrument)

2

civilization; civilisation; culture; Bunmei era (1469.4.28-1487.7.20)

15

negotiations; discussions; connection

13

place; room; margin; scope

4

human speech

1

to unravel; to untie; to break into small pieces (of fish, meat, etc.); to relax; to ease

1

extraordinary; preposterous; outrageous; absurd

2

means; way; measure

6

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

pity; sorrow; pitiable; pitiful; alack; alas

4

column; shaft; cylinder; round pillar (esp. in buildings)

1

to rub on; to rub against; to wipe on; to strike (a match)

3

flapping; rattling (sound); noisily; commotion; kerfuffle

1

to suffer; to groan; to be worried

3

hard; solid; stiff; tight; strong; firm (not viscous or easily moved); safe

7

bulky; massive; thick; heavy

4

light brown; tawny

1

bizarre; strange; eccentric; odd; queer

7

worry; concern; anxiety; care; help; aid

23

nesting hole; burrow; den

3

how many? (large animals)

1

to peek (through a keyhole, gap, etc.); to look down into (a ravine, etc.); to peek into (a shop, bookstore, etc.); to sneak a look at; to take a quick look at; to peep (through a telescope, microscope, etc.); to stick out (a scarf from a collar, etc.)

3

hole; opening; pit; hollow; burrow; den; deficit

9

beautiful maiko or geisha

2

uncle; old man; mister; manybar goatfish (Parupeneus multifasciatus)

5

-like; sort of; similar to; resembling

48

camber

1

to rise; to erect; to get up

1

sure; certain; reliable; trustworthy; If I'm not mistaken; If I remember correctly

3

club budget; club expense

1

somehow; for some reason; without knowing why

3

to go against; to oppose; to disobey; to defy

5

precious; valuable; priceless; noble; exalted; sacred

2

emergency; extraordinary; unusual

8

movement; transfer; migration; mobile; moving; traveling

4

very; greatly; immense; enormous; serious; grave

23

to bring someone along

3

sightseeing; watching; viewing; sightseer; watcher; spectator

2

to act violently; to rage; to struggle; to be riotous

2

potentiality; likelihood; possibility; availability

40

standing by; awaiting an opportunity; being on alert

5

consideration; concern; attention; thoughtfulness; making arrangements; care

15

what I want to say is ...; the fact of the matter is ...; none other than ...

1

wife; (arch.) my dear; (arch.) dear; garnish (esp. one served with sashimi); embellishment

16

to cause trouble (for someone); to annoy; to bother; to inconvenience

4

black; dark; blackish; suspicious; criminal; darkened and dirty; sooty

4

sadness; sorrow; grief

2

colour; color; complexion; skin colour; look (on one's face); expression; appearance

16

to dye; to colour; to color

1