jpdb beta

rumour; rumor; report; hearsay; gossip; common talk

2

to become exaggerated (of rumours, etc.); to become embellished

1

false rumor (rumour); groundless rumor; misinformation

1

it is assuredly that ...; can say with confidence that ...

9

indicates a question; indicates an embedded question; indicates an indirect question; or; whether or not; some- (e.g. something, someone); hmm

18

of course; certainly; naturally

1

he; him; boyfriend

4

father

1

place of employment

1

a little; a bit; just a minute; for a moment; somewhat; rather; (not) easily

4

far away; distant place; long ago; far back; by far

1

country; state; region; national government; central government; home (i.e. hometown, home country); province (of Japan)

1

only; just; merely; as much as; to the extent of; enough to

12

that; it; then; that point (in time); (arch.) there; (arch.) you

13

to let fly; to make fly; to skip over; to leave out; to run fast; to drive fast; to spray

1

air; atmosphere; mood; situation; someone with no presence; someone who doesn't stand out at all

1

thin (of an object); pale; light; watery; thin; weak (taste, etc.); little (affection, etc.)

1

although; despite; whereas; while; if only; I wish

4

to get used to; to grow accustomed to; to become skilled in; to become experienced at; to become tame; to become domesticated

1

safe; secure; certainly; surely; no thanks; I'm good

4

I wonder; should I?; is it?; I wish that; I hope that

2

younger sister

1

to appear uneasy; to appear anxious

1

four

12

shrine; palace; imperial residence; Imperial prince; Imperial princess; headboard with built-in shelves, drawers, etc.

12

name; given name; title; fame; renown; pretext

3

till; to; concerning (an area of expertise); swearing by (one's sword, God, etc.)

1

no matter what; whatever happens; in any situation; rain or shine

1

babysitting; babysitter; nanny; taking care of; looking after; accompanying

1

senior (at school, work, etc.); superior; elder; older person; predecessor

7

to leave (a matter, decision, etc. to someone); to entrust (to someone); to leave (to chance, one's imagination, etc.); to let (take its own course); to use (money, strength, spare time, etc.) to the full; to use freely

1

commander; general; leader

1

to shoot (arrow, bolt, dart)

2

to want; to desire

1

first (of all); firstly; probably; most likely; more or less (satisfactory); on the whole

2

horse; horse racing; promoted bishop; knight (court card in mekuri karuta and unsun karuta)

1

man; male; fellow; guy; male lover; boyfriend

5

to drop; to lose; to clean off (dirt, makeup, paint, etc.); to remove (e.g. stains or facial hair); to lose (a match); to reject (an applicant); to lower (e.g. shoulders or voice)

5

if; in case; as for; on the topic of; if that's the case; if so

4

surroundings; environs; circumference

2

from; since; through (e.g. a window, door); via; because; as; from (as in "made from")

11

inveiglement; cajolement; wheedling; enticement

1

should do; ought to do

1

it is assuredly (that) ...; can say with confidence that it is ...

3

relatives; one's family; friends; members of the same organization; followers; henchmen

1

on good terms (with); on friendly terms (with); (getting along) well; in harmony; happily; peacefully

1

family

1

including (all of); -wide (e.g. company-wide); with (everyone); (concerning) the entirety of; all of

1

association; socializing; socialising; fellowship

1

development; growth; development (of a situation, story, etc.); advancement; playing around (sexually; esp. of a male homosexual); having an active sex life

1