jpdb beta

rather; sooner; preferably

1

to add (numbers); to add (something); to top up (with something); to take care of (e.g. one's business)

2

being proficient in both; combine both

1

friend; acquaintance

1

microscopic

1

to have an interest (in something); to feel inclined (toward doing something)

1

little power; little influence; (one's) poor ability; limited ability; what little one can do

1

to promise; to abridge; to simplify; to reduce

5

northern country; northern provinces; northern regions; northland

1

to line up; to set up; to enumerate; to itemize; to be equal (to); to compare well (with)

4

a lot; lots; enough; sufficient; enough; too many

3

one color; one colour; one article; same tendency; everyone being caught up in the same thing

1

horse riding; horseback riding; horseback rider

4

barbarian tribes surrounding ancient China

1

Ebisu; god of fishing and commerce

2

to break; to smash; to defeat; to destroy; to eliminate

2

since then; from that time; ever since

2

speaking of ...; when it comes to ...; as for ...; if one were to say ...

4

robust; brawny; muscular; strong; sturdy

2

kōji; malted rice; malt; malt-like material from growing mold on rice, barley, beans, etc. (used as a starter to make sake, miso, soy sauce, etc.)

7

1,000; one thousand

1

800; eight hundred; multitude; large number

3

perfect circle; cute

1

time for battle; military secrets; strategy

1

eastern coast; east bank

2

movement; move; motion; trend; development; change

2

rope; cord; line; grand champion's braided belt

7

manuscript; copy; draft; notes; contribution

2

director of the Dazaifu

4

deep red; crimson; rouge; lipstick

7

lapping (e.g. of waves against the shore); steadily (advancing); gradually (approaching); sufficient (of the amount of liquid needed to cover a submerged object); just enough; (arch.) speedily

2

to stuff into; to jam; to shorten; to move closer together; to reduce (spending); to conserve; to focus intently on

2

great person; outstanding talent; hero

2

innermost feelings; heart; motive; nature; disposition; spirit

2

confidence; trust; faith; credit (finance)

1

confrontation of armies

3

the Dragon (fifth sign of the Chinese zodiac); hour of the Dragon (around 8am, 7-9am, or 8-10am); east-southeast; third month of the lunar calendar

2

the Snake (sixth sign of the Chinese zodiac); the Serpent; hour of the Snake (around 10am, 9-11am, or 10am-12 noon); south-southeast; fourth month of the lunar calendar

3

time; period; days

1

Kawanami

1

opening of hostilities

1

end; limit; bounds; extremity; result; fate

1

bargaining; haggling; tactics; strategy

1

bluff; false show of power; bold front

1

one breath; time of one breath; pause; break; (doing in) one go; doing without stopping

1

to smash; to crush; to shut down; to put out of business; to wreck; to break; to butcher

2

arrow; wedge; chock

11

low class; lowly (position); humble (condition)

2

to rain incessantly; to downpour

1

to sink (e.g. a ship); to submerge; to lower (e.g. one's body into a chair); to floor (an opponent)

3