jpdb beta

to raise one's hand; to surrender; to raise one's hand to someone (as a threat to strike); to become better (at something); to improve; to throw one's hat in the ring

7

top and bottom; high and low; going up and down; rising and falling; going and coming back; upper and lower classes

1

communication ability

2

to make a fool of someone

1

emphatic verbal prefix; humble verbal prefix

1

precious; valuable; priceless; noble; exalted; sacred

1

sacrifice; victim; sacrifice (to a deity)

1

to reward; to recompense; to repay; to retaliate; to get revenge

1

persuasion

9

under the sod; one's grave; the other world

1

I'm sorry; (it's) inexcusable

1

peaceful; tranquil; calm; restful

2

to sleep; to die; to rest (in peace); to lie idle (e.g. of resources); to lie unused; (arch.) to close one's eyes

3

to make a serious effort

1

in all sincerity; with one's whole heart; whole-hearted devotion

1

to gather (attract, receive) attention; to have a high profile; to gain prominence; to become popular

1

however; nevertheless

1

secret; secrecy; mystery; secret (e.g. to success); esoteric teachings

3

as a matter of fact; by the way; to tell you the truth; to be honest; frankly

1

conversation (just) between you and me; confidential talk

1

mirror; looking-glass; barrel head; page added at the beginning of a document mentioning its purpose, date, author, etc.; mirror-shaped mochi

3

drawing; picture; diagram; sight; scene

1

to be noisy (e.g. from people talking); to be discomposed (e.g. feelings)

4

why; how

5

to exaggerate

1

in 8 or 9 cases out of ten; in all probability

1

the other day; lately; recently

1

to unfold; to unroll; to open

2

still (continuing); as ever; further

2

sympathy; empathy; response

5

hey!; excuse me!; wait a moment

1

coming-of-age ceremony

3

alumni association; graduates' association; alumni meeting; class reunion

3

gathering; meeting; assembly; collection; attendance

1

rate; ratio; proportion; percentage

1

percent; percentage

1

unskillful; poor; awkward; imprudent; untactful

4

among (them); of (them)

1

elementary school student; primary school student; grade school student

2

myself; oneself; (arch.) I; (arch.) me; (arch.) you (referring to one's inferior)

1

to look back on (the past); to reflect on; to look behind (at); to turn round (and look); to consider; to concern oneself about

1

thoughtless; reckless; rash; excessive; unreasonable; immoderate

3

father

1

in so doing; when you do so; in this regard; on this occasion; some time during that period

2

membership fee

1

1000 yen

1

criterion; standard; yardstick; rough estimate; approximation

1

Higuchi Ichiyou (1872-1896)

1

portrait; likeness; picture

1

type of household amulet or talisman, issued by a Shinto shrine, hung in the house for protection

1