jpdb beta

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

4

killing a would-be avenger; having the tables turned on someone (e.g. by a challenger); being beaten at one's own game

1

to do for (someone); to take in; to deceive; to hoodwink

1

to lose heart; to lose interest; to become stale (i.e. of a carbonated beverage); to go flat; to lose focus; to let one's guard down

1

falling down; lacking the energy to stand; collapsing

1

to (enter and) sit down; to plop oneself down; to plant oneself down; to sit down (and refuse to move); to sit in (in protest)

2

as you were; return to your original position!; er, rather

1

relief; reassurance; recognition of right to land ownership (by the shogunate, a feudal lord, etc.); (arch.) living safely surrounded by walls

2

to shed tears

3

to gather; to (pick up and) collect; to glean (information)

1

(using) one's whole body; (putting in) all one's efforts; (exerting) all one's energies

1

to sob; to never stop crying; to cry on and on

1

to kill one's enemy (opponent)

1

iron pot; iron pan

1

sweat; perspiration; moisture; condensation; gulp; oops

1

overly optimistic; misjudged; underestimated

1

proper; appropriate; due; suitable

1

patronizing; expecting gratitude in return; acting like one is doing someone a favor; condescending

1

nerve; nerves; sensitivity

5

to wear away; to rub down; to abrade

3

to miss; to overlook; to let pass (a matter); to overlook (e.g. a wrongdoing); to pass up (e.g. an opportunity); to let (a good ball) go by

4

concentration (on a task); focusing one's attention; concentration (of population, buildings, power, etc.); centralization; within a collection of works

7

I'm sorry; my apologies; may I come in?; permission; leave; dismissal

3

awkward; uncomfortable; embarrassing

1

none of your business!; don't bother me!; keep out of it!

1

while; even though; despite

3

to ferry across (e.g. a river); to carry across; to lay across; to build across; to hand over; to hand in

2

original form; base form

3

early-morning treat (traditionally given to children in some parts of Japan); wake-up sweet

1

no big deal; no match; not worth worrying about

1

miser; penny-pincher; one who makes nigirizushi, etc.; handle; grip

1

to carve; to engrave; to sculpt; to tattoo

1

letter (of an alphabet); character; writing

1

very; extremely; extreme; excessive; splendid; impressive

1

to rise (of smoke, steam, etc.); to go up

1

to strain one's eyes; to look closely; to stare at

1

faintly; weakly; dimly; fool; simpleton; dimwit

1

semi-transparent; translucent

2

phantom; vision; something fleeting; short-lived dream; fabled item; mythical thing

3

extravagant; absurd; unbelievable; enormous; tremendous; extraordinary

2

far; distant; distant (past); remote (in time); distant (relationship or kinship); having little to do (with someone); far (from something else in quality, degree, etc.)

2

place; spot; address; district; area; one's house; point

2

such a stupid ...; what a crazy ...; no way!; what nonsense!; how can that be?

1

will not do; do not; does not

1

phantom; vision; illusion

3

projection (of a shadow); casting (a reflection); (geometric) projection; reflection (of feelings, experiences, etc.); projection

1

miserable; pitiable; shameful; deplorable; pathetic

4

to perceive; to grasp (the situation)

2

even if; even though; even; too; whether ... or ...; no matter (what, where, who, etc.)

2

to catch (someone's words); to make out; to follow; to ask about (a situation, circumstances, etc.); to inquire

1