jpdb beta

surroundings; environs; circumference

75

to decorate; to ornament; to display; to exhibit; to mark (e.g. the day with a victory); to adorn (e.g. the front page)

1

as if; as though; (not) at all; (not) in the slightest; really; completely

22

girl (usu. between 7 and 17); young lady; (arch.) female between 17 and 20 years old (ritsuryō period)

2

to mistake (A for B); to misread

2

lightly (floating, drifting, etc.); buoyantly; soft; fluffy; unsteadily; flightily

1

(a person's) appearance; looks

1

boy; juvenile; child

21

national politics; political situation; statecraft; body politic

1

forging; tempering; drilling; training; disciplining

1

to temper thoroughly; to train well

3

should (be); bound (to be); nock (of a bow); nock (of an arrow); nock-shaped grip (between thumb and forefinger); wooden frame on the tip of the mast of a Japanese ship that prevents the hawser from falling out

62

face (of person)

3

to have a cramp; to twitch; to stiffen (of a face, expression); to freeze; to shrink (of skin, due to a scar); to tauten

9

but; however; (and) yet; nevertheless; still; for all that

110

as one would expect; naturally; indeed; still; all the same; after all

19

formidable person; shrewd person; certain person (e.g. whose name cannot be disclosed); someone; (arch.) that sort of person; (arch.) that kind of person

2

beginning; outset; first; onset

13

to be surprised; to be taken aback; to be amazed; to be frightened; to be startled; to be alarmed

18

with a twitch (e.g. an eyebrow); with a dip; with a bob; with a flutter

2

one eyebrow

1

to raise; to elevate; to move something (to a higher place); to put onto (e.g. a shelf); to increase (price, quality, status, etc.); to raise (a wage); to show someone (into a room)

48

immediately; right away; at once; instantly

33

interesting; fascinating; amusing; funny; enjoyable; fun

8

facial expression; countenance; look; appearance; expression (vocal, etc.)

100

to change; to be transformed; to move to; to be different; to be uncommon

14

oh; ho; exclamation of surprise, admiration, etc.; hoo (owl call); toot (sound of a flute)

10

one's own convenience; one's way; surroundings; environment; convenience; ease of use; financial circumstances

6

boy; man; male

2

you said; he said; even if; do you seriously think that; I already told you; you should know by now that; the said ...

92

woman; girl

1

no; you're welcome; not at all; don't mention it

8

I; me; you; (arch.) manservant

37

to be seen; to be visible; to look; to seem; to come

31

accepted; fully-fledged; clear; respectable

2

to be slow in saying

1

(for the) first time; something used (worn, etc.) for the first time; new item; first of the season (crop, fruit, etc.)

1

to meet (someone of higher status); (arch.) to be recognized (esp. by someone of higher status); (arch.) to be visible; (arch.) to be seen

1

to say; to be called; to do

5

today; this day

4

to; towards; for

115

honour; honor; glory; renown

1

to participate in; to take part in; to play a part in; to receive; to be given; to enjoy

1

extremely delighted

1

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

4

(one's) age

3

very; extremely; terrible; horrid; remarkable; extraordinary

18

to become an expert; to be a master (of)

1

isn't it?; let's ...; why don't we ...; how about we ...

7

thoughtless; reckless; rash; excessive; unreasonable; immoderate

1