jpdb beta

while (one is at it); when; on the occasion of; at the same time (as); on one's way (to); by the way

2

to fall asleep; to sleep soundly; to become dull; to lose vigour

5

to feel awkward; to feel ashamed; to feel inferior; to feel shy (about doing something)

3

with stealthy steps; with noiseless footsteps; on tiptoe; stealthily

1

to; traditional unit of volume, approx. 18 litres; square bearing block (at the top of a pillar); Chinese "Dipper" constellation (one of the 28 mansions); third string of a koto (counting from the player's near side)

3

ryotei; traditional Japanese restaurant (esp. a luxurious one)

1

relativity; relative; facing (e.g. a problem); confronting

1

inside the breast of one's clothing (esp. kimono); bosom; space between one's chest and outstretched arms; (one's) reach; heart (e.g. of a mountain); bosom (e.g. of nature)

2

lavish feast; splendid banquet; corporate largess; lavish hospitality

1

prior investment; upfront investment

1

entertainment (of guests; esp. in the corporate world); treating (to food and drinks); wining and dining

1

body

1

how; in what way; how about; questionable

3

waitress (in a ryokan or traditional restaurant); hostess

1

pouring alcohol; person pouring alcohol (esp. a woman)

5

cheers; bottoms-up; toast; drink (in honor or celebration of someone or something); drinking one's glass dry

1

in the hospital; hospitalized

4

be; is

3

invitation

1

folding fan

4

valley; ravine; gorge; canyon

4

one cup (of sake); (going out for, treating someone to) a drink; small drinking party

1

to incline; to lean; to devote oneself to; to concentrate on; to ruin; to squander

6

firm; strong; unbending; unyielding; uncompromising; stubborn

1

to be helpful; to be useful

1

to lift up; to hold up; to give; to present; to do (for someone)

1

to hesitate; to think twice; to flinch; to get cold feet

1

geisha; dressed-up beautiful woman

2

younger scholar; future reference

1

to jump at the chance; to accept an offer; to show interest in; to accept a proposal

1

lecher; nymphomaniac; dilettante

1

smirkingly; smugly; broadly

2

tough; hard; determined; strong-minded; strong (e.g. sunlight, alcohol); severe

1

alcohol; sake

6

having a loose tongue; being talkative; speaking without thinking; being unable to keep a secret

1

lately; recently; these days

3

to lose weight; to become thin; to wither away

1

to be anxious (about); to be concerned (about); to think out (e.g. a plan); to work out; to investigate

1

possible; conceivable; likely; probable

3

term of office

1

piece; slice; cloth; sharpness; agility; counter for scraps, pieces, etc.

1

retiring voluntarily; resigning one's post (to make way for others); stepping down; bowing out

1

to be possible; to be conceivable; to be likely; to be probable

3

successor

5

human affairs; mundane matters; personnel affairs; human resources; human power; human effort

4

one's duty; responsibilities pertaining to one's work

1

bashful; shameful; ashamed

2

acting as agent; acting on (someone's) behalf; executing business for

1

sanction; approval; decision

1

bringing; taking; carrying

1