jpdb beta

antecedents; ancestor; previous position; previous existence; predecessor organization; predecessor organisation

1

group; party; team; organization; organisation; association

1

to compare (something) to; to liken; to speak figuratively; to use a simile; to use a metaphor

1

(confronting a problem, etc.) head-on; directly; outright; (lit.) from the front

1

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

1

freedom of religion

1

infringement (of a law, treaty, etc.); contravention; conflict (with a theory, claim, etc.); inconsistency; (arch.) collision; (arch.) contact

1

Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly

1

powerlessness; helplessness; incompetent

1

to change into; to convert into; to transform; to be reduced; to influence; to improve (someone)

4

acting rashly; running wildly; runaway (process); reckless baserunning

1

what's the matter?; what's wrong?

1

abduction; kidnapping; kidnaping

4

of all (things, people, places, days, etc.)

1

commendation ceremony; award ceremony

2

each one

2

carrying (on one's person); taking with one

1

all present; all concerned; all of us

4

slow; time-consuming; late (in the day); towards the end (of the day or night); later (than expected or usual); late

1

seven o'clock

2

safety; security; safely; without incident; good health; inaction

2

gun; rifle; small arms

2

magazine (of a firearm)

2

former (e.g. name); previous; changed; examination; inspection; investigation

1

to dedicate; to make an offering; to supply; to store; to finish; to bring to a close; to restore (something to its place)

2

careful; cautious; prudent; discreet; deliberate

1

facilitator; programme director; steering committee (chair)

1

to gather; to collect; to assemble

1

wholesale arrest; round-up

1

everyone

1

old person; elderly person; trustee of the Japan Sumo Association; retired high-ranking wrestler who is licensed to coach and receives retirement pay; senior statesman (of the Tokugawa shogunate); important local official (under the Tokugawa Shogunate)

1

to prevent; to take precautions

1

achievement; meritorious deed; distinguished service; contribution

2

to fill (with); to be filled with; to express (an emotion); to project (sadness, joy, etc.); to wear (e.g. a smile)

2

prefectural governor

4

Kantarou

2

on a stage; on a platform; on an altar

2

please

1

Mr.; Mrs.; Miss; Ms.

1

great (quantity, amount, etc.); huge; enormous; serious

1

feelings; thoughts; meaning

1

to represent; to signify; to reveal; to show; to express; to make widely known

2

maintenance of public order; maintaining security

1

shriek; scream

1

ambulance

2

what to do

3

the end; closing; being done for; that's it; that's enough; that's all

1

unskillful; poor; awkward; imprudent; untactful

1

to serve God

1

upright; honest; faithful; conscientious; sincere

1