jpdb beta

in a sense; in some way; to an extent

2

test of patience; battle of wills; endurance contest

1

to relax one's efforts; to let up; to let one's guard down

1

dock; duck

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expectation; anticipation; prediction; forecast; conjecture

1

explanation; commentary; exposition; elucidation

4

to furnish with; to equip with; to prepare for; to make preparations for; to possess (all that is needed); to be endowed with

2

to have meaning; to be meaningful

1

most suitable; optimum; optimal; best

1

to loosen; to slacken; to relax (attention, efforts, etc.); to let down (one's guard); to relax (a rule); to ease (e.g. restrictions)

1

presence (impressive quality)

2

to that extent; to that degree; so much; so

2

large and rough; big and tough; unrefined; rustic; extreme; excessive

1

painful; sore; cringy; embarrassing; exceeding

8

middle stage; middle phase; middle game; midfield

1

to be understood; to be comprehended; to be grasped; to become clear; to be known; to be discovered

1

tactician; schemer; intriguer; resourceful person

1

to knead; to thicken into a paste (stirring over a flame); to polish (a plan, etc.); to refine; to train; to drill; to gloss (silk)

4

to bite at; to snap at; to nibble; to get one's teeth into (metaphorically); to get to grips with; to really get into

1

critical moment; do-or-die situation

1

to lose heart; to be discouraged; to be exhausted; to be tired out

1

timid; weak-kneed; fainthearted; bearish (e.g. market)

1

arrow

3

Messiah

1

hyperspace; subspace

2

narrow; tight; formal; stiff; constrained; uncomfortable

1

most interesting part (of a story); climax; good part; scenic spot; beautiful place

1

position in a game of go or shogi; state of the game; aspect of an affair; situation

1

trouble; bother; number of moves (in go, shogi, etc.); number of punches (in boxing)

1

unexpected; unforeseen; strange

1

to not take seriously; to take lightly

1

top and bottom; high and low; going up and down; rising and falling; going and coming back; upper and lower classes

1

heavenly god; heavenly gods; spirit of Sugawara no Michizane; Tenmangu shrine (dedicated to Michizane's spirit); pit of a dried plum; dried plum; tenjin hairstyle

1

painful; bitter; tough; difficult; cruel; harsh

2

to wake up; to awake; to perk up; to awaken (to the truth, etc.); to come to a realization; to come to one's senses

1

the last moment; the very end

3

very good luck; excellent fortune

1

by all rights; properly speaking; legally speaking

1

early

1

how; in what way; by what means

3

Mr.; Mrs.; Miss; Ms.

2

certainly; without fail; right and wrong; pros and cons

1

tear; tears; lachrymal secretion; sympathy

3

to stop (moving); to come to a stop; to stop (doing, working, being supplied); to come to a halt; to alight; to perch on

1

flood of emotions; many thoughts

1

to go; to come

2

to overflow; to brim over; to flood

2

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

1

disgraceful; shameful

1

farewell gift; parting gift; viaticum

5