jpdb beta

to maintain one's honor as a man; to save face (as a man); to have one's honor upheld

3

age; years

5

one; for one thing; only; (not) even; just (e.g. "just try it"); some kind of; one type of

16

older; senior

1

if; in case; supposing

9

tune (melody, piece of music)

3

softly; gently; stealthily; secretly; to leave alone; to leave as it is

12

hmm; I see; hrm

4

how; in what way; how about

39

should do; ought to do

2

companion; partner; other party; addressee; opponent (sports, etc.)

27

token (gesture, gift, etc.); (done) for form's sake; for the sake of appearances

1

pride; dignity; self-worth

2

high; tall; expensive; high-priced; high (level); above average (in degree, quality, etc.)

6

family status

1

it does not mean that ...; I don't mean that ...; it is not the case that ...

6

the public; general public

1

(in the) presence (of); in front (of); before (someone)

1

to refuse; to reject; to inform; to give notice; to ask leave; to excuse oneself (from)

7

face; honour; meld; lineup (of players participating in a mahjong game); attendees (e.g. at a meeting); members

1

to smash; to crush; to shut down; to put out of business; to wreck; to break; to butcher

2

trouble; burden; nuisance; care; dependence; support

1

to be unable to; to find difficult (unpleasant, awkward, painful) to do; to serve two or more functions or roles simultaneously; to contain (or combine) two or more features; to work in two or more jobs simultaneously (positions, etc.); to do alongside

1

to take someone's hand

11

honorific/polite/humble prefix

11

to wait; to await; to look forward to; to depend on; to need

7

on the way; en route; in the middle of; midway; halfway

3

to stop; to turn off; to park; to prevent; to suppress (a cough); to stop (someone from doing something); to dissuade

24

to sit (down); to have a seat; to be seated; to assume (a position); to take on (a duty); to occupy (a post)

6

chair; seat; stool; post; position; seat

2

to grow long (e.g. hair, nails); to lengthen; to extend; to reach out; to hold out; to straighten; to smooth out

7

to hang up (e.g. a coat, a picture on the wall); to let hang; to put on (e.g. a blanket); to put on top of; to put on (glasses, etc.); to wear (a necklace, etc.); to make (a call)

4

you; dear; honey

9

I'm sorry; (it's) inexcusable; thank you very much (for help, etc.)

13

to dance (orig. a hopping dance); to be manipulated; to dance to someone's tune

6

so; therefore; accordingly; consequently; on those grounds; that is why

13

I'm sorry; my apologies; excuse me; pardon me

8

with a friendly grin; smilingly

5

polite; courteous; civil; careful; close; thorough

1

to tell; to inform; to announce; to indicate; to signal; to mark

19

manner; demeanour; demeanor; bearing

1

soft; tender; gentle; mild; light (topic, book, etc.); informal

8

(a) little; somewhat; somehow

34

existence or nonexistence; presence or absence; consent or refusal; yes or no

1

impressiveness; impact; force; intensity; presence; appeal

1

yes; indeed; ha!; what?; huh?; sigh

48

to do

5

sensitive; alert; aware; susceptible

4

to withdraw; to leave; to retire; to back down; to give up

1

well, ...; right, ...; so; then; that way (would mean ...); if that is the case

14