jpdb beta

fainting; losing consciousness; passing out; syncope

2

surrender; submission; capitulation; being defeated (e.g. by a problem); giving up; giving in

1

murder; killing; murderer

1

duellist; duelist; dueller; dueler

1

to glare at each other; to confront each other

1

beginning; start; first (in line, etc.); origin; such as ...; not to mention ...

2

cold; frigid; dignified; distinguished; (of an atmosphere) tense; nerve-racking

1

to step into (e.g. someone else's territory); to break into; to raid; to come to grips with; to get to the core of

4

to shorten the distance (between); to close the gap (e.g. on the leader); to get closer (e.g. to someone); to close in (on)

4

great speed; recklessly fast speed

1

hook; hook; hook

2

expectation; anticipation; forecast

1

backstep (dancing, sports); set-back (motorcycle) footrests

1

to be in a hurry; to be impatient; to be anxious (to do); to get a fright; to panic; to get flustered

4

quiet; calm; easily; comfortably; distant; far-off

2

left; left-hand side; left hand; the left (wing); leftist; fondness for alcohol

1

jab

1

bulky and heavy; massive; solid; dignified; imposing; composed

1

solid; strong; sturdy; durable; stout

1

guarding; guard; railway bridge (over a road); (railroad) overpass; flyover

1

absorption; giving undivided attention; devoting oneself (to)

1

to mince; to cut fine; to carve; to engrave; to tick away (time); to beat out (e.g. rhythm); to etch (into one's mind)

2

to dance; to perform dance steps

1

to improve one's skill

1

protection; defense; providence; amulet; charm

2

to harden; to freeze; to put together; to collect; to make secure; to stabilize; to fortify

2

damage

6

end (of play, match, etc.); closing; closing a pachinko machine (after it has paid out its designated maximum)

1

to take a step backward; to retreat a step; to back up

2

safe (e.g. choice); secure; innocuous; acceptable; passable; satisfactory

1

with a whizzing sound; with a whistling sound; sound of something whizzing by

1

half-way up a slope or stairway; landing; center of three (horizontal) columns; middle guard position (of a sword in kendo, etc.)

1

spring (device); spring (in one's legs); bounce; springboard; impetus

2

(muscular) explosiveness; explosive power; instantaneous force; quick responsiveness; instantaneity

1

excelling; surpassing; outdoing

1

power; might; authority; influence

4

to push; to thrust; to press (down); to push (e.g. a button); to stamp (e.g. one's name); to affix (a seal); to affix (e.g. gold leaf)

1

posture; position; stance

2

to collapse; to crumble; to get out of shape; to lose one's shape; to break down; to be thrown into disarray; to crash (stock market)

2

slowly (but steadily); gradually; irritatedly; impatiently; scorchingly (of the sun); sizzling (i.e. sound of frying in oil); sound of a warning bell, alarm clock, etc.

2

to seclude oneself; to shut oneself away

1

attack; offence; top (dominant partner of a homosexual relationship); barrage (of); flood (of)

4

to turn; to shift; to switch; to change; to alter

2

side; flank; profile; aspect; dimension

2

to move around; to move about; to get around

4

to play a hand game (e.g. rock, paper, scissors)

1

persistent; obstinate; tenacious; relentless; insistent; importunate

1

corner; bend; segment (within a radio or TV program); session; area; department

2

footwork; mobility; flexibility; adaptability

1

to make (the best) use of; to put to good use; to leverage (skills, attributes, experience, etc.); to restore (a deleted passage; in proofreading)

2