jpdb beta

long (distance, length); long (time); protracted; prolonged

3

to be surprised; to be astonished

5

bitter smile; wry smile; strained laugh; sarcastic laugh

2

hindrance; obstacle; to visit (someone's home); demon who hinders Buddhist training; demon who obstructs sentient beings from maintaining moral behaviour

2

preparation; arrangements; getting ready; provision; setup; reserving

3

to be ready; to be prepared; to be in order; to be put in order; to be adjusted; to be regulated

1

to turn toward; to look (up, down, etc.); to face (e.g. east) (of a building, window, etc.); to look out on; to point (of an arrow, compass needle, etc.); to be suited to

1

to squat; to crouch

1

(body) weight

1

to apply pressure from above; to press down; to overwhelm; to overpower; to repress

1

to stagger; to stumble

1

to place both hands on the ground (to express respect, apology or to present a request)

1

gardener

1

as (i.e. in the role of); for (i.e. from the viewpoint of); apart from... (used to change the topic); even (e.g. "not even a single person"); thinking that...; trying to...

3

to some extent; to a certain extent

2

physical work; manual labour (labor)

1

to digest; to break down; to break to pieces; to be able to use; to be good at; to finish; to complete

1

to be effective; to be fruitful; to be worthwhile; to be worth; to be rewarded; to pay off

1

general; popular; common; typical

1

muscle

1

to be lucky; to be in luck; to be attached; to have; to be included

1

self-confidence; confidence (in oneself)

1

originally; by nature; from the start

2

small build; small stature; petite; small pattern

1

happiness; blessedness; luck; luckily; fortunately

1

shriek; scream

1

perhaps; likely; probably; I dare say

4

I'm sorry; my apologies; may I come in?; permission; leave; dismissal

1

to hurry (up); to urge on; to press; to rush

1

window frame; sash

1

upper half of the body; upper body

1

to set out; to set sail; to embark on (a new venture); to set out (to achieve something); to begin to ride; to lean forward

1

dress

1

portion; section; part

1

to hold in one's mouth

1

in one go; in one gulp; in one breath; immediately; instantly; right away

1

sudden; abrupt; urgent; pressing; steep; sharp; rapid

1

light (i.e. not heavy); feeling light (i.e. offering little resistance, moving easily); light (i.e. of foot); effortless; non-serious; minor; slight

1

to grow weak; to become weak; to lose strength

2

floor; stage (for the narrator and the shamisen player); dining platform built across a river

5

to fall on one's backside

1

attitude; posture; preparedness; readiness

2

to disappear; to vanish; to go out (of a fire, light, etc.); to die; to fade (of a feeling, impression, etc.); to vanish (e.g. of hope); to go away (e.g. of a smell, itchiness, sleepiness)

2

safety; security

1

to take someone (to some place); to take someone along; to lead someone away

2

again; once more; a second time

3

to throw; to hurl; to give up; to abandon; to cast (a glance, shadow, doubt, etc.)

1

to close one's eyes partly; to squint; to smile with one's whole face; to look fondly at

1

reasonable (person); obedient (e.g. child); doing what one is told

1

anticlimax; let-down; disappointment; loss of interest

1