jpdb beta

with profound (often hidden) meaning; pregnant with significance; meaningful; suggestive; interesting

4

to the limit; to the full; as much as possible; with all one's might

6

to grapple with; to wrestle with; to engage in a bout; to tackle (e.g. a problem); to come to grips with; to work hard on

1

orders; instructions; directive; command

1

good story; heartwarming story; good prospect (e.g. marriage, business)

1

to hit; to strike; to throw; to toss; to mix; to wear (sword, etc.)

1

have to (verb); must (verb); is indispensable; absolutely necessary

9

sword (esp. a large, double-edged one); blade; bayonet; swordsmanship; stinger; ovipositor

1

to stab; to thrust (into); to plant (in the ground); to stick upright

1

to be reliable

2

right away; without delay; as soon as possible; very soon

3

to see through; to see the true nature of something

1

several months

4

limit; limits; degree; extent; the end; the last; as long as ...

4

having said that; on the other hand

1

to be sluggish (business); to make little progress; to not grow as much as expected

1

admiration; being impressed (by)

1

superficial; apparent; seeming; surface; cosmetic

1

to trace (drawing); to follow; to imitate; to copy; to reproduce

7

to break up and start anew; to break out of one's shell; to make a fresh start; to go outside oneself

2

to borrow; to have a loan; to rent; to hire

9

heh heh heh; tee-hee; giggle

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to encourage; to cheer

1

no matter what it takes; by any means necessary; at all costs; by hook or by crook

3

smiling; beaming; radiant; bright; cheerful

1

sorrow; grief; anguish; trouble; affliction; anxiety

2

to wear (sword, decoration, etc.); to carry; to be entrusted (e.g. with a mission); to take on; to have a trace of; to be tinged with

5

to disappear; to vanish into thin air

2

to keep; to preserve; to hold; to last; to endure; to keep well (food)

11

presentation; exhibit; suggest; citation

2

to live up to expectations; to meet expectations

7

elegance; grace; article; item; counter for items (of food, etc.); counter for dishes or courses (at a restaurant)

2

Himeko

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name (esp. on a deed, contract, etc.); moral duty; justification; pretext

3

it is darkest under the lamp post; it's hard to see what is under your nose; go abroad to hear of home; you must go into the country to hear what news at London

2

to explain; to dispel doubts

2

angel's raiment; robe of feathers; wings of birds or insects; plumage of birds; type of bug

1

koku; traditional unit of volume, approx. 180.4 litres; measure of a Japanese-style boat's loading capacity (approx. 278.26 liters)

1

foreign matter; impurities

1

belief; faith; conviction

2

to continue to hold; to hold on to (for a long period); to maintain; to keep

1

front line; forefront

5

bright light; hope; bright future; light emanating from a buddha or bodhisattva, symbolizing their wisdom and compassion

1

thanks; gratitude; manners; etiquette; bow; reward; gift

1

real intention; true motive; true meaning

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holiness; sacredness; sanctity; dignity

1

inviolability; nonaggression; sacredness

1

relation; connection

2

to ask a question; to ask questions

3

to compile; to bring together; to weave; to put together; to bring to a conclusion; to wrap up

1