jpdb beta

above the clouds; heaven; the Imperial Court; something unreachable; place of out of reach

2

balcony

2

everyday clothes; ordinary clothes; casual wear; informal dress

1

cinnabar; vermillion; red pigment (and ink made from same); red text (as used to correct documents)

1

to be fascinated (by); to be captivated by; to be enchanted by; to gaze admiringly at; to watch in fascination

1

(flower) bud; promising young person; budding beauty

2

to smile (at); to grin (at)

1

to gaze long at

1

full moon

3

profile; face in profile; face seen from the side; (personal) profile; (biographical) sketch; outline (of someone's life)

1

well; in good health; safe; free from accident

1

to turn upside down; to turn (face) downward

1

performance; take; game; season; penetrative vaginal sex (with a prostitute); unsimulated sex (in an adult movie)

2

first night; first watch of the night; bridal night

8

to do (for someone)

1

meaningless; pointless

1

flaring up; burning hotly; flying into a rage; losing one's cool; opening suddenly and widely (e.g. eyes, mouth); (arch.) acting resolutely

1

just because; even if; even though

2

fist

2

to chase around

1

tough; stiff; inflexible; obstinate; tired; worn out

2

to soothe; to calm; to pacify

1

shot; charge; blow; punch; home run; try

1

gurgling; burbling; bubbling; sound of water mixing with air (e.g. water welling up, pouring water, drain pipe, gushing forth)

1

to struggle in the water; to sink below the surface and become unable to breathe; to (nearly) drown; to indulge in; to lose one's head over something; to be addicted

1

(kicking and) struggling; wriggling; floundering; to get into a panic; to make a fuss; to make a scene

1

to struggle; to writhe; to wriggle; to act frantically; to make desperate efforts

1

to swim

2

to slip out; to steal out; to excel; to stand out

1

someone who gets in the way without serving any useful purpose; fly in the ointment; buttinsky; third wheel

1

slowly; unhurriedly; without haste; leisurely; at one's leisure

1

to grow senile; to be childish with age; to be mentally slow; to be befuddled; to play stupid; to say something stupid (oft. on purpose; esp. as part of a comedic routine)

1

to turn away (one's eyes, face, etc.); to avert; to displease; to annoy; to miss (the target, ball, etc.)

2

escort

2

to decorate; to ornament; to display; to exhibit; to mark (e.g. the day with a victory); to adorn (e.g. the front page)

1

canopy; dome; priestly minstrel's reed hood; reed hood worn by Komuso priests

1

bed

3

confused; disordered; faltered; incoherent; inconsistent

1

to express in a refined fashion; to weave a web of words

1

to sleep (lying down); to go to bed; to lie in bed; to lie down; to sleep (with someone, i.e. have intercourse); to lie flat (e.g. of hair); to lie idle (of funds, stock, etc.)

2

pleasant; agreeable; comfortable; refreshing

1

holiday; day off; sleep; rest; Good night

1

moonrise; rise of the Moon

1

middle period; medium-term

1

skirmish; brush (with the enemy); small fight with a military enemy; squabble; quarrel; brief argument

1

intensification; aggravation

1

transition period

1

to run; to hurry (when going somewhere); to drive (a car) quickly; to ride fast (on a horse); to win (fame)

2

a matter of course; what is to be expected; par for the course

1

to create; to bring forth; to invent; to think up and bring into being; to give birth to; to bear

1