jpdb beta

nonchalant; unconcerned; in a casual manner

5

laying the groundwork; behind-the-scenes maneuvering; consensus-building process; digging around the roots of a tree (before transplanting)

1

behind one's back

1

to read too much into things; to get wrong ideas by letting one's imagination run wild; to have a groundless suspicion

2

to swell up; to bulge; to swell (of a budget, population, etc.); to increase significantly; to balloon

2

loop; shape of a hiragana "no"

1

perhaps; maybe; by some chance

6

to shut one's eyes; to close one's eyes; to turn a blind eye (to); to close one's eyes (to); to die

4

heated (e.g. debate); passionate

2

with a creak; creakily

2

single-minded; intent; determined; wholehearted; earnest; devoted (to)

2

sand; grit; fine gravel

2

several animals

1

work of art the creator has confidence in; work one is proud of

1

present; gift

9

pond

1

choking; suffocating; stifling; oppressive; heavy

2

heavy (feeling, etc.); gloomy (weather, etc.); oppressive (atmosphere, etc.); stifling; strained

1

idleness; inactivity

1

wear; abrasion

3

insertion; plug; (electrical) outlet; spasm of pain; griping pain

1

surfacing; rising to the surface; emerging; leaping into prominence; rising (of rank)

2

blackout curtain; light-blocking curtain

4

drawing room; parlor; parlour; guest room

4

to fold (clothes, umbrella); to close (a shop, business); to vacate

1

going back to sleep; sleeping in

1

slowly and quietly; smoothly

1

darkness

1

silent (as the grave); deadly silent; deathly quiet

1

to fall asleep

1

zori; traditional Japanese thonged sandals

1

strong wind; high wind; moderate gale

1

to carry off; to run away with; to sweep away; to take entirely for oneself; to monopolize

2

(Shinto) shrine

1

visit; call; arrival (e.g. of spring); advent; news; tidings

1

to bear a grudge against; to resent; to blame; to curse; to feel bitter towards

1

holiness; sacredness; sanctity; dignity

1

even more; still more; one step; one rung; one paragraph; one passage

3

altar

2

honest; upright; cleanhanded; unselfish

1

solemn (ceremony, atmosphere, etc.); austere; grave; majestic; dignified; stately

4

interval; break; pause; gap (between objects); interval; opening

1

innumerable changes; infinite variety

1

Shinto ritual

1

enshrined deity

2

to present; to dedicate; to obey; to follow; to proudly bear

1

heavenly god; heavenly gods; spirit of Sugawara no Michizane; Tenmangu shrine (dedicated to Michizane's spirit); pit of a dried plum; dried plum; tenjin hairstyle

1

longing; yearning

1

gods of the land; earthly deities

1

mysterious story

1