jpdb beta

corner; edge; (street) corner; turning; rough edges (of one's character, words, etc.); abrasiveness

1

to bend; to curve; to turn; to be awry; to be askew

2

gate; branch of learning based on the teachings of a single master; division; phylum; counter for cannons

1

suspicious person

1

intermediate level

1

home; family; household

1

town girl; girl raised in a town

8

at any rate; anyhow

6

outer circumference; perimeter; outskirts; periphery

1

in regard to; concerning (usu. of disputes)

1

exactly; precisely; just; as if; as though; quite

7

three; three years of age

10

showy; brilliant; gorgeous; florid; gay

1

pretty; lovely; clean; clear; completely; entirely

3

call; visit; inquiry; enquiry; question

2

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

3

to offer; to propose; to suggest; to put forward; to request; to ask (for)

5

or something; for instance ... (though there are other suitable options); ... or ...; as soon as; right after; while still

1

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

3

circumstances; condition; to arrange; to manage; to lend money; to raise money

2

in preparation; (shop) not yet open for business

1

not knowing when to let go (give up, etc.); unwilling to resign; having lingering attachment; regretful

1

celebrity; famous person; public figure; big name

1

distant look; faraway look

1

same; similar; (just) like; equal

4

famous; fame

2

herself; she herself

1

town; block; downtown; main street; street; road

5

cat (esp. the domestic cat, Felis catus); shamisen; geisha; wheelbarrow; clay bed-warmer; bottom; submissive partner of a homosexual relationship

2

pochette; pouch (usu. hung from the shoulder by a long cord)

1

to get back; to regain; to recover; to make up (for); to catch up on

1

duty; responsibility (incl. supervision of staff); liability; onus

5

to invite; to ask (someone to do); to tempt; to lure; to induce (tears, laughter, sleepiness, etc.); to arouse (e.g. sympathy)

3

admission; incorporation; enlistment; enrollment

2

to accomplish; to achieve; to carry out; to do ... completely; to do ... entirely

11

details; particulars; longitude and latitude; warp and weft; warp and woof

2

concrete; definite; specific; material; substantial

7

so far as

1

busy; occupied; hectic; restless; hurried; fidgety

9

reminiscent talk

1

to talk about; to speak of; to recite; to chant; to indicate; to show

2

half a year; six months

6

to let (someone) hear; to tell (e.g. a story); to make (someone) listen; to make (someone) understand; to grip (someone) with skilful singing, storytelling, etc.; to hold (someone) enchanted by

2

by all means; at any cost; whether (one is) willing or not; willingly or unwillingly; on no account; by no means

2

to grant someone's request

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hesitation; indecision

3

stipulation; prescription; provision; regulation; rule

1

outsider; someone outside of a group

1

to give a reason

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to take (someone) out (for a walk, to lunch, etc.); to entice out; to lure away

1