jpdb beta

to mix; to combine; to exchange (words, fire, etc.); to cross (e.g. swords); to join together

2

frontal attack

1

combination; assortment; matching (in a contest); pairing; combination

1

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

1

two out; two down (and one to go)

2

the leading hitter

2

rice plant (Oryza sativa)

13

leaf; blade (of grass); (pine) needle

3

to swing late (at a ball)

2

to see through (a plot, lie, etc.); to penetrate into; to discover; to find out

1

to be astonished; to be amazed; to be astounded; to be deeply impressed

1

second place

1

20 percent

3

to be full; to wax (e.g. moon); to rise (e.g. tide); to mature; to expire

1

uneasy; unsure; unreliable; untrustworthy; (arch.) nervous; (arch.) impatient

1

to become better; to improve

2

tenacious; persevering; persistent; sticky

2

to disappear (of people or animals); to go (away); to leave; to no longer exist

1

wiping out; sweeping away; eradicating; dispelling

1

Miyagi (prefecture)

2

Orix Buffaloes (Japanese pro baseball team)

1

home position; origin; usual place (for something)

1

worry; fear; anxiety; concern

1

one's own potential; real ability; one's own strength

1

favourable; favorable; promising; satisfactory; in good shape

1

suddenly; abruptly; unexpectedly

1

to attract attention; to come into the limelight

1

to be prepared to flee; to become restless; to become agitated

1

to pull; to draw; to string (lines); to run (cable); to pull towards oneself (e.g. someone's sleeve); to drag; to haul

1

main battery; main armament

2

retrogression; reversal; relapse; doubling back; backtracking

1

if; in case; supposing

1

to be defeated; to be beaten; to be unsuccessful; to lose

1

depressed in spirits; dispirited; disheartened; rejection

2

without change; as is; just like; extremely similar; immediately; just after

5

(dragging a large or heavy item) slowly; (falling) little by little; (slipping) gradually; on and on; while putting off; with a slurp

2

retreat; falling back; recession; waning; backspace (key)

2

to be in danger of; to be liable to

2

foam; bubble; nothing

1

to send (someone) back; to send (someone) home

1

to stare fixedly at; to fix one's gaze on; to make sure of; to set one's eyes on (e.g. the future); to focus on

1

important; serious; valuable; precious; serious matter; major incident

2

battle; game; bout

1

to catch up (with); to draw level; to pull even; to be compensated; to make up for one's losses

2

nine times; twisting around many times

2

goodbye; so long; saying goodbye to (e.g. life as a bachelor); putting an end to; farewell (performance, party, etc.); final

2

third; no. three

1

to open (e.g. doors); to open (e.g. business, etc.); to be empty; to be vacant; to be available; to be open (e.g. neckline, etc.); to have been opened (of one's eyes, mouth, etc.)

1

pretending to respect someone while in fact staying distant; keeping at arm's length; avoiding (something unpleasant); shying away from; giving the batter an "intentional walk"

1

to hold in one's arms; to carry in one's arms; to have (problems, debts, etc.); to take on (a responsibility); to employ; to have (on one's staff)

2