jpdb beta

what with A and B; such things as A and B; A and B and so on; denotes uncertainty

17

spear; lance; javelin; lance; (arch.) jeering

1

naginata; polearm with a curved single-edged blade (similar to a glaive); naginata; martial art of wielding the naginata

1

practice; practising; training; study

9

(those) who are; (that) which is; in the capacity of

9

indicates reason or excuse; indicates dissatisfaction; indicates desire to be pampered or indulged

20

unarmed; without weapons

1

girl; daughter; baby girl; young woman

10

weapon; arms; ordnance; weapon (something used to gain an advantage); asset

1

to raise (esp. overhead); to brandish (e.g. sword); to flourish; to wield (e.g. power, authority); to proclaim one's principles

2

something one finds questionable; something one finds fault with

2

bare hand; empty hand

1

standing upright; standing bolt upright; rearing

1

even if; no matter (what); if; though; although; supposing

2

real intention; true motive; true will; original intention; original purpose; original hope

2

to be hit; to strike; to touch; to be in contact; to be equivalent to; to be applicable; to be right on the money (of a prediction, criticism, etc.)

1

dangerous; risky; in danger; in jeopardy; uncertain; unreliable

2

stopping just before

1

crossing a river

1

mere; only; just; slight

6

a tiny bit; just a smidgin; a wee bit; very slightly

6

senior high school; high school

4

physical education; PE; gym (class)

1

to allow; to let (someone) do; to make (someone) do

4

experience

2

sleeve; wing (of a stage, desk, gate, etc.); flap (of a dust jacket)

2

collar; lapel; neckband; nape of the neck; scruff of the neck

1

to seize; to catch; to obtain; to acquire; to understand; to grasp

7

to take a solid stance; to put one's back in it; to exert oneself

1

whether one likes it or not; willy-nilly

2

tatami mat; Japanese straw floor coverings

3

to throw; to hurl; to give up; to abandon; to cast (a glance, shadow, doubt, etc.)

6

in any case; regardless; either way; since it makes no difference anyway (you might as well ...); since it won't change the outcome; if you are doing it regardless

9

finger; toe; digit

16

one long cylindrical thing; one film, TV show, etc.; one version; one book; a certain book; ippon; one point

7

good; excellent; fine; nice; pleasant; agreeable

1

irresponsible; perfunctory; lukewarm; half-baked; (already) enough; considerably

2

(any) more; further; in addition (to this); at this stage; now; now that things have come to this

1

(one's) gaze; line of sight; point of view; standpoint; line covering someone's eyes (to obscure their identity); eye censor bar

1

to be annoyed (by); to be offended (at); to be irritated (with)

2

slap; smack; spanking

1

revenge; retaliation

1

to disdain; to look down on; to make light of; to hold in contempt; to scorn; to despise

1

to show; to display; to make (something or someone) look ...; to present an appearance of ...; to make (something) worth watching; to be entertaining; to have (something) looked at (by a specialist)

31

structure; construction; posture (e.g. in martial arts); pose; readiness; determination

1

to aim at

2

to step forward; to step forth; to advance; to start; to embark on; to set forth on

1

to put out one's hand; to extend one's arm; to reach (for); to try one's hand at (something new)

2

to graze (e.g. bullet); to scratch; to touch lightly; to take a percentage; to exploit; to squeeze

1

substitute; replacement; stand-in; proxy; compensation; exchange

5