jpdb beta

to overcome (opposition); to push past; to force one's way; to press and cut

2

decision; judgment; resolution

2

to cut deep into; to cut one's way into (an enemy position); to rush on; to press someone hard (e.g. with questions); to get to the heart of (a matter)

2

from the beginning; without hesitation; flatly (e.g. refusing); entirely; completely

1

pilchard (esp. Japanese pilchard, Sardinops melanostictus); sardine

1

vinegar

1

to soak (in); to steep; to dip; to pickle; to preserve (in salt, vinegar, etc.)

1

course (of events); development; progress; market order; order without limit

1

no matter how much time passes

1

supposing; even if; granting that; temporarily; provisionally; for the time being

2

when it comes to ...; if one were to speak of ...; by ... you mean ...; when you say ... you mean that ...; whenever ...; if it's ... then (without fail)

1

war cry; roar

1

sharpshooting; shooting; sniping; setting a goal and carrying it out

2

noble's private quarters

1

abode (of a nobleman or emperor); Imperial chamber

1

to be perturbed; to be agitated

1

yearning; longing; aspiration; adoration; admiration

1

state-of-the-art; cutting-edge

1

gun; cannon; artillery; ordnance

1

firing (esp. a rocket or missile); launching; shooting; ejaculation

1

sound of a gun; roar of cannon

3

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

1

shell; cannonball

1

Kōchi prefecture (Shikoku)

1

Kōchi (city, prefecture)

1

in the mountains; within the grounds of a temple

3

Kuma

1

hereditary daimyo (whose ancestors supported Tokugawa Ieyasu prior to the battle of Sekigahara)

1

participation in a war; going to war; taking part in a competition or contest

1

Kumagawa

1

to encourage; to cheer; to raise (the voice)

1

closing up shop (for the day); stopping business; going out of business

1

Unokichi

1

thank you (for the meal); that was a delicious meal

1

each time; always; often; thank you for your continued patronage

1

uncle; old man; mister; manybar goatfish (Parupeneus multifasciatus)

1

refreshing; exhilarating; invigorating; bracing

1

bombarding; shelling; bombardment

1

to wipe; to mop up; to get rid of (an impression, feeling, blemish, etc.); to dispel (e.g. shame); to erase

1

sudden death

1

death from disease; death from illness

1

to contribute jointly

1

point of compromise; common ground

1

ration; stipend; allowance

2

having served one's purpose; being finished (with); business settled

1

example; simile; metaphor; allegory

1

as (much) as possible; as (far) as possible

2

main purpose; chief aim; focus; main point; gist; essence

1

cannot bring oneself (to do); unable to bear (e.g. seeing)

1

to shed blood

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