jpdb beta

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

1

instant; moment; for an instant

10

bright light; hope; bright future; light emanating from a buddha or bodhisattva, symbolizing their wisdom and compassion

1

(theatrical) blackout; taking a (sudden) turn for the worse; rapid deterioration

1

already; now; no longer; not any more

1

to drop one's shoulders

1

one bottle

2

town girl; girl raised in a town

1

used (ticket, stamp, etc.); spent (fuel, battery, etc.)

1

complete recovery

1

to arrive at (e.g. a decision); to reach (a stage); to lead to (a place); to get to; in the extreme case of; (arch.) to come

2

three (long cylindrical things); three-of-a-kind (in a dealt hand)

1

astonishing; amazing; surprising; wonderful

1

to squash; to crush; to flatten

1

pulverization; pulverisation; smashing; demolishing

1

bone; frame; outline; core; backbone; spirit

1

as before; as ever; as it was originally

1

perfect; complete

3

delight; great joy

1

dumbfounded; overcome with surprise; in blank amazement; in a daze

3

somehow; how; in what way; why; what kind of

14

to draw (conclusion); to deduce; to derive

2

shivering; trembling

2

to run; to run (of a vehicle); to drive; to rush (to); to dash; to retreat; to flee

3

royalty and titled nobility

1

(social) class; rank; grade

1

article; goods; fine thing; fellow; (arch.) prostitute; (arch.) price

1

with a slap; with a pop; without batting an eyelid; generously; cutesy suffix applied to names

2

who; what kind of person

1

to cross one's mind; to be reminded

1

disgrace; discredit; dishonor; dishonour; blot; shame

1

thanks; gratitude; manners; etiquette; bow; reward; gift

3

beginning; start; outset

1

parent; parents; dealer (in cards, mahjong, etc.); banker; founder; inventor; (pet) owner

4

husband; master (of a house, shop, etc.)

1

indicates uncertainty or second hand nature of information quoted

1

daughter; girl (i.e. a young, unmarried woman)

4

heir; heiress; inheritor; successor

1

to regard (as); to recognize (as); to see as; to pay attention to; to watch

1

sons and daughters; children; girl

2

barely; narrowly; only just; with difficulty

1

completely; not at all

2

head (of a household, etc.); leader; owner; proprietor; subject (of a rumour, etc.); doer (of a deed); guardian spirit (e.g. long-resident beast, usu. with mystical powers)

2

to be reminded of; to call to mind

4

looks; features

2

skillful; adroit; craft; craftsmanship; plot; scheme

1

in addition to this

1

if possible

1

usual state of things

1

manners; courtesy; etiquette

2