jpdb beta

one (esp. of two); the other; on the one hand; on the other hand; whereas; although

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upper tier; upper section; place of honor; place of honour; dais; raised part of floor

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lower tier; lower step; lower column; low position (of a sword in kendo, etc.)

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right; right-hand side; right hand; the above (in a piece of vertical writing); above-mentioned; the right (wing)

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lower left

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to doubt one's own eyes

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plural; multiple; plural (number)

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to cut deep into; to cut one's way into (an enemy position); to rush on; to press someone hard (e.g. with questions); to get to the heart of (a matter)

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to play (a stringed or keyboard instrument)

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simple; plain; uncomplicated; straightforward; simple-minded; naive

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common sense; good sense; common knowledge; general knowledge; common practice; accepted practice

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split; division; break up

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assertion; declaration; affirmation

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before one's very eyes; under one's nose; imminence; close at hand

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to see through; to see into (someone's heart, mind, etc.); to perceive; to find out; to detect

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to flicker; to quiver; to waver; to sway

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Japanese sword (usu. single-edged and curved); Japanese bladed weapon

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to bring back; to restore

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short sword; knife; dagger; dirk; tantō

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air resistance

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double; twice (as much); times (as much); -fold; 1-nth; 1 to n

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in short; the point is; the important thing is; in a word; basically

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nonsense; irresponsible remark; codswallop; random; haphazard; unsystematic

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amplitude (of vibration); (degree of) instability; volatility; fluctuation

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liking both alcohol and sweets; person who likes both liquor and sweets; bisexuality; player who can play as both pitcher and fielder; dual sword wielding; two-sword fencing

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gap; opening; break; interval; unguarded moment; carelessness

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to lose (something); to get rid of; to eliminate; to remove

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originally; primarily; essentially; intrinsically; proper; rightful

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long sword (as opposed to the shorter katana)

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

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training; drill; practice; discipline

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physical strength; muscle strength

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presence or absence; whether something is there or not; whether something happens or not

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common; ordinary; fair (e.g. fight); gracious; frank; open

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tempering (metal); annealing; forging; toughening; disciplining; training

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innate ability; innate talent; natural gift

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formation; establishment; conclusion (e.g. of a deal); reaching (e.g. an agreement); being valid (of a theory, argument, etc.); holding

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to inherit; to succeed; to take over

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grip (of hand); grip strength

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adjustment; regulation; coordination; reconciliation; tuning; fixing

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in a day; in a brief space of time

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getting closer; drawing nearer; being not much different; being near (age, skill, etc.); becoming close (i.e. friendly); becoming intimate

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to shake off; to throw off

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to meet (the enemy) and attack; to engage (the approaching enemy); to confront; to intercept

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counterattack; counteroffensive; counterblow

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

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next; following; subsequent; stage; station

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handling (e.g. knife, reins); control; dealing with (e.g. customers); management; sabaki; properly treating one's weak stones under attack

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(more than) enough; too much; bitterly; extremely; keenly

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sword blade; knife blade

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