jpdb beta

to digest; to break down; to break to pieces; to be able to use; to be good at; to finish; to complete

1

script; libretto; scenario

10

casting (of a play, film, etc.); cast

2

to decide; to choose; to clinch (a victory); to decide (the outcome of a match); to persist in doing; to go through with; to always do

3

if; in case; supposing; worst (case); unexpected (occurence); unforeseen

1

to give directions; to issue instructions

3

admirable; commendable; praiseworthy; laudable; brave; heroic

3

to put up resistance

2

easily; readily; quickly; lightly (seasoned food, applied make-up, etc.); plainly; simply

6

suppression (of a riot, revolt, etc.); repression; putting down; quelling

1

beforehand; in advance; ahead of time; previously

2

to start; to begin; to start up (a business, society, etc.); to open (e.g. a store); to start ...; to begin to ...

13

sprinkling (of rain, salt, etc.); pattering; flipping (through a book, etc.); riffling; sparse; scattered

3

page; nth page; page ...

6

to turn over; to turn (pages); to leaf through (a book, etc.); to tear off; to strip off; to take off

3

character (in a play, novel, film, etc.); dramatis personae

1

princess; spoiled girl; hothouse flower; glue

8

prince; subordinate Kumano shrine

10

Mr; Mrs; makes a word more polite (usu. in fixed expressions); state; situation

8

Satan; the Devil; the Prince of Darkness; king of the demons who try to prevent people from doing good

14

typical; representative; archetypal; quintessential; stereotypical; model

2

righteous government; just rule; easy method; simple approach; orthodox way; proper way

1

story; tale; legend; plot; storyline

1

ratio; proportion; percentage

1

to cut up; to cleave; to spare (time, money, etc.); to use part of something; (arch.) to have a tattoo in the corner of one's eye

2

to act (a part); to play (a role); to perform (a play, etc.); to put on (a production); to commit (e.g. a blunder); to disgrace oneself

6

simple; plain

3

to play a leading role; to play a central part

1

sword fight (in a film, play, etc.); stage combat; fight scene

4

scene; sight; scenario; setting

4

climax

1

(social) position; status; standing; position (in a company, organization, etc.); post; rank

1

to be (in contrast to something that is not the case)

4

don't you think?; indicates question

7

to be absent; to take a day off; to rest; to have a break; to go to bed; to (lie down to) sleep

4

comment

3

introduction; bringing in; installation; introduction (to a story, lecture, etc.); introductory part

1

negotiations; bargaining; dialogue; duet

4

studio

1

to divide (into); to split (into); to share; to distribute; to distinguish; to discriminate; to break up (a fight)

4

scenery; scene; landscape; scene (e.g. of a crime)

2

rubbish; trash; garbage; refuse; litter

1

to deal with (a person); to treat; to deal with (a problem); to handle; to operate (e.g. a machine); to handle; to deal in

6

to throw; to toss; to fling; to abandon (one's work); to give up; to lay aside

1

inside the breast of one's clothing (esp. kimono); bosom; space between one's chest and outstretched arms; (one's) reach; heart (e.g. of a mountain); bosom (e.g. of nature)

1

philosophy book

1

to take out; to produce; to pick out; to fetch; to retrieve

3

to read; to recite (e.g. a sutra); to chant; to predict; to guess; to pronounce; to read (e.g. a kanji)

8

stool

1

to sit (down)

4