jpdb beta

just because; even if; even though

2

pinch; tough spot; bind; clothespin; clothes peg

1

centre; center; middle; capital; seat of government

1

to be bewildered; to be perplexed

4

to protect (someone); to look after (e.g. an injured leg); to defend; to cover for; to stand up for; to stick up for

1

quick-wittedness; tact

1

to drive away; to clear; to scatter; to disperse

1

(another's) daughter; young lady

1

to know; to be aware (of); to be acquainted (with); to think; to consider; to believe

4

love at first sight; being taken with someone at the first meeting

1

(I) won't say anything no matter what; unwilling to tell even under threat

1

giving one's name; self-introduction; announcing one's name, rank, lineage, etc. (of a samurai on the battlefield); name given to male members of the nobility and samurai class upon coming of age; Japanese kanji reading used in names

1

to cock one's head in puzzlement; to tilt one's head in contemplation; to wrack one's brain; to think hard

1

to run away; to flee; to avoid (a question, responsibility, etc.); to evade; to win without being overtaken; to hold off the other contenders (until the finish)

2

invitation; introduction; temptation

2

popularity; favour; defense; defence; agreement; receiver of technique (e.g. in martial arts)

1

distance; range; difference (e.g. in opinion); gap; metric

1

easily; readily; quickly; lightly (seasoned food, applied make-up, etc.); plainly; simply

2

to arrange beforehand; to make a sign to each other; to conspire

1

waltz

3

background music; BGM

1

orchestra; band

1

raw; uncooked; natural; as it is; unprotected (sex); raw; live (i.e. not recorded)

1

to dance; to perform dance steps

6

step (of a staircase, etc.); running board (of a bus, train); step (movement); pace; (dance) step; step (in a process)

1

transition; changeover; switchover; transfer (of powers, weight, etc.); shift (e.g. of centre of gravity)

1

dainty; delicate (e.g. fingers); fine; sensitive; delicate (feelings, sense, etc.); subtle

1

silver (color, colour)

1

rosebud

1

to blossom; to flower; to bloom; to flower (of a civilization, talent, etc.); to flourish; to become widespread

1

light; easy; non-serious; minor

1

opening (in a game of go, chess, etc.); early stages; initial phase; outset

1

uniform; equal; even; common; ordinary; usual

1

to grow hot (e.g. water); to boil; to get excited (at); to erupt (in applause, cheering, etc.); to ferment; to melt (of metal)

1

noise (usu. unpleasant); interference (e.g. radio); static; gossip; irresponsible criticism

1

immersing oneself in; being absorbed in; devoting oneself to; giving oneself up entirely to

1

suddenly; abruptly; unexpectedly

2

pattern; behavioural pattern; behavioral pattern; predictability

1

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

1

difficulty; hardship; trouble; infeasibility; inability (to carry out)

1

to stand in the way (esp. with legs spread out); to block the way; to stand in the way (e.g. of progress); to obstruct

1

clearly (understand, see, hear, etc.); distinctly; perfectly; as if it were right in front of one

1

to fish; to angle; to catch; to lure in; to tempt; to attract

1

(feeling of) identification; sense of unity

1

to separate; to part; to divide; to keep apart

1

handsome man; man's looks; good looks; manliness

1

start; beginning

1

to become stronger; to grow in intensity; to grow violent; to invite contributions, etc.; to solicit help, participation, etc.; to recruit (e.g. soldiers)

1

some; few; a number of; somewhat; to a certain extent; a bit

1

the defensive; passive attitude; passivity; the passive; passive voice; ukemi (the art of falling safely)

1