jpdb beta

to be blessed with; to be rich in; to abound in

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eldest son (may be the only son); first-born son

2

good-for-nothing son; profligate son

1

to grow up; to become an adult

2

to rule; to govern; to administer

1

eldest daughter; first-born daughter

4

first; new

1

to dominate (usu. one's husband)

1

to drag along; to pull; to force someone along; to prolong; to drag out; to influence strongly

1

second daughter

1

their Majesties the Emperor and Empress

1

to fall in love

2

(phenomenon of) precession of the equinoxes

1

year; age; years; past one's prime; old age

2

creeping at night into a woman's bedroom; stealing into a girl's bedroom at night to make love; sneaking visit

1

to get; to be given

1

furious opposition; strong opposition; vehement protest

1

to marry off; to espouse to

1

debt; loan; liabilities; borrowing money

1

to carry on one's back; to be burdened with; to take responsibility for; to have (something) in the background; to be in front (of something); to be conceited

2

uproar; disturbance

2

to dedicate; to make an offering; to supply; to store; to finish; to bring to a close; to restore (something to its place)

1

reality; actuality; actual conditions; ultimate reality; absolute truth

3

being adopted into the family of one's bride

1

the five elements (in Japanese philosophy: earth, water, fire, wind and void); five great wisdom kings

4

to keep balance

1

to praise highly; to sing the praises of; to applaud; to acclaim; to admire

1

in fact; as a matter of fact; actually; in reality; to tell the truth

2

strong-willed; strong of heart

1

one's later years; final years (in life)

1

imperial villa; royal villa; detached palace

3

thank you; thanks

5

few in number

1

to act as an opposite; to form a counterpart; to act as a twin

2

popularity; public favor; condition (e.g. market); tone; character

5

reasonably; fairly; hurriedly; in a rush; approximately; about

1

himself; he himself

2

flax color; flax colour; beige; ecru

1

to collect; to put (it all) together; to summarize; to aggregate; to bring to a conclusion; to finalize

1

handsome man

1

polish; refinement

1

furnishings; implements; equipment

2

splendor; splendour; gorgeousness; showiness; gaudiness; extravagance

1

use; service; purpose

1

harmony; accord; reconciliation; agreement

1

guest; visitor; customer; client; counter for containers used to entertain guests

1

proviso

1

cornerstone; main point; requirement; need; necessary; required

1

order (for an item); request; demand; condition

15

entry (on stage); appearance (on screen); entrance; introduction (into a market)

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