jpdb beta

may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly

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to plead; to beg; to implore; to entreat; (lit.) to cling to (someone's) sleeves

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thousand; 1,000

2

to shake; to jolt; to rock (cradle); to swing

1

to get drunk; to become intoxicated; to feel sick (e.g. in a vehicle); to become nauseated; to be elated; to be exalted

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falling heavily (of rain, snow, etc.)

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umbrella; parasol; something shaped like an umbrella or a conical hat; shade (of a lamp); mushroom cap

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pitch-dark; pitch-black; completely dark; very bleak (future); utterly hopeless

1

grey; gray; ashen

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low (rank, degree, value, content, quality, etc.); low (position); close to the ground; short (height); deep (voice); in a low key

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shipping agent; boathouse; inn for sailors

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railing; guard rail; (arch.) (shining) brightly (of the moon or stars); (arch.) (flowing) endlessly (of tears)

2

dark; gloomy; overcast; heavy; leaden; dull

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indescribable

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going west; heading westward

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Japanese fiber banana (Musa basjoo)

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pilgrimage; walking tour; travelling (on foot)

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religious mendicancy; asking for alms; monk's begging; going with one's bowl to the meditation hall at mealtime (in a Zen temple)

2

itinerant priest; wandering monk; mendicant; clouds and water

1

western part of Japan (esp. Kyushu, but ranging as far east as Kinki); western nations (esp. India or Europe); thirty-three temples in the Kinki area containing statues of Kannon (Avalokitesvara); pilgrimage to the thirty-three temples sacred to Kannon

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88 temples (of, or modeled after those of, Shikoku)

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pilgrimage; pilgrim

2

win; victory; beautiful scenery; scenic spot; counter for wins

4

refined; genteel; graceful; decent

2

last year

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pilgrimage of the Saigoku-Sanjūsansho (33 temples in the Kinki region)

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teahouse; (Edo period) rest stop; (geisha) teahouse; establishment where patrons are entertained by geisha; tea house (that sells tea); tea dealer

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moreover; in addition

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to collect one's thoughts; to gather one's thoughts; to put one's ideas in order

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pure heart; naivete; innocence

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smallness; small item; short month (i.e. having fewer than 31 days); urine; piss; elementary school; smaller (of two things, places, etc. with the same name)

1

dress; outfit; equipment; makeup; adornment; guise

1

refined; elegant; graceful; classic

1

official; governmental; public (use, matter, forum, etc.); common; being public knowledge; being out in the open

5

outstandingly; extraordinarily; exceptionally

3

treasure

1

to divide (into); to split (into); to share; to distribute; to distinguish; to discriminate; to break up (a fight)

1

having done ... by mistake; having messed up ...

1

present; gift

1

matter for mutual congratulation

1

last month

3

back; behind; rear

2

snugly; neatly; compactly; cosily

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good thing; strong point; good family; prestigious school; the right moment; utter

2

skillfulness

1

each time; every time; whenever (something happens); on the occasion of

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Kurata

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to greet; to call out (to); to invite; to get in touch (with); to cheer (on); to give vocal support (to)

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passage; path; route; one's way

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neck; head; dismissal (from a job); firing

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