jpdb beta

backing; support; backer; shield that protects one's back

1

to go against; to fight against; to oppose; to resist; to deny

3

fate; destiny (esp. as a mysterious force that binds two people together); relationship (e.g. between two people); bond; family ties; affinity; opportunity

1

to rely on; to depend on; to count on; to turn to (for help)

2

count; earl; chief official of the Department of Worship; (arch.) eldest brother; Brazil; Brazilian

4

protection; safeguard; guardianship; preservation; conservation

1

to come along; to come around; to turn up; to arrive at the present; to get where one is; to have been doing something (for a period of time)

2

wife; (arch.) my dear; (arch.) dear; garnish (esp. one served with sashimi); embellishment

1

memento (from a dead person); souvenir; keepsake; orphan; posthumous child

1

employee; servant

1

very; greatly; immense; enormous; serious; grave

5

the way in which something came about; origin; structure; organization; the way something is constructed

1

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

3

murmur; mutter; murmuring; tweet; Twitter post

2

no!; no no!; no, not at all

3

living; life (one's daily existence); livelihood

3

to come together; to merge; to fit; to match; to be profitable; to be equitable

2

living a life of leisure with dignity; living quietly and comfortably free from worldly cares; otium cum dignitate

1

to be bothered (by something); to suffer

1

to feel around for; to fumble for; to investigate; to probe into; to explore (parts unknown); to enjoy (natural beauty)

1

another person; other people; unrelated person (i.e. not related by blood); outsider; stranger

2

to toady; to be obsequious

1

on the contrary; rather; all the more; instead

1

grateful; thankful; welcome; appreciated; evoking gratitude

1

seriousness; earnestness; truth; sanctity

3

evil spirits of rivers and mountains

1

like; as if; the same as

3

mind; spirit; attitude; mentality; spirit (of a matter); essence

1

to shave (wood, leather, etc.); to sharpen (e.g. pencil); to cut down (budget, expenses, staff, time, etc.); to curtail; to delete; to erase

1

social disposition

1

to appoint; to nominate; to assume (responsibility); to pose as

1

bravery; military prowess; valour; valor

1

to surpass; to outstrip; to excel

2

parent; parents; dealer (in cards, mahjong, etc.); banker; founder; inventor; (pet) owner

1

seeing things in a favourable light (favorable)

1

(arch.) the art of war; (arch.) martial arts; military force; the sword; valor; bravery

1

substantial matter; significant item

2

father (esp. used in samurai families prior to the Meiji period)

1

affection (esp. parental); love; fondness

1

to fill; to become full (of); to wax (of the moon); to rise (of the tide); to flow; to expire (of a period of time)

1

comprehension; consent; understanding; OK; roger (on two-way radio)

3

to polish; to shine; to brush (e.g. teeth); to refine (e.g. a skill); to improve; to cultivate

1

future; possible; potential; prospective

1

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

1

habit (often a bad habit, i.e. vice); tendency; peculiarity; idiosyncrasy; crease; wrinkle

2

to be attached; to be connected with; to remain imprinted; to scar; to bear (fruit, interest, etc.); to be acquired (of a habit, ability, etc.); to increase (of strength, etc.)

10

highest peak; highest mountain; greatest authority; most prominent person; pinnacle (e.g. of art)

1

fighting strength

7

raising (the standard)

1

conviction; belief; confidence

2