jpdb beta

opponent; adversary; the competition; the other side; one's enemy

2

next match; next game; next contest

1

after that; afterwards; thereafter

4

to apply for; to make an application; to propose (marriage); to offer (mediation); to make an overture (of peace); to challenge

1

succession of victories

1

defeat; loss; reverse; setback

4

to eat; to drink; to smoke; to suffer (e.g. defeat); to receive a blow

1

victory; triumph; win; conquest; success

5

achievement; attainment; accomplishment; realization

2

learning by ear; memory of having heard something before

1

to give one's name; to introduce oneself; to announce one's candidacy

1

complete change; about-face

1

(sense of) presence

1

to drink; to swallow; to smoke (tobacco); to swallow up; to engulf; to suppress (one's anger, bitter feelings, etc.); to keep down

1

with a sting; with a tingle; nervously; tensely; with a rip; with a ripping sound

1

(already) known; established

1

lowest seat; foot of the table; seat furthest from the seat of honour; lowest rank; bottom (e.g. of the class)

1

easily (reach, exceed, etc.); comfortably; amply; fully; well over

1

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

2

it cannot be that ...; it is highly unlikely that ...; it is impossible that ...

4

to break; to be broken; to be folded; to give in; to back down; to turn (a corner)

2

to climb over; to get over; to overcome (a difficulty, obstacle, etc.); to surmount; to surpass (a predecessor); to overtake

1

many; numerous; various; large number of

2

silence (not speaking); muteness

1

to watch over; to keep watch over; to keep an eye on; to watch intently; to stare; to gaze

1

curiosity; inquisitiveness

1

stopping just before

3

seriousness; earnestness; truth; sanctity

4

serious; earnest; real sword (as opposed to a wooden practice weapon)

2

accident; incident; trouble; circumstances; reasons

1

tacit understanding; unspoken agreement

1

although

2

regarding ...; concerning ...; about ...; on ...; with respect to ...; in regard to ...

1

(not) so; (not) particularly; (not) very; (not) that much

1

if one is unlucky; if one is careless

1

shudder; shiver; trembling with fear

1

cannot help (laughing, feeling sympathy, etc.); cannot hold back (tears, anger, etc.); cannot suppress

1

the ... in question

1

apprehension; misgivings; uneasiness; fear; anxiety

1

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

3

be considered; be deemed; be thought to be

1

to shiver; to shake; to quake; to tremble; to quaver; to quiver

4

trembling with excitement

1

rookie

1

to be allowed to practice with a partner of higher skill (esp. in sumo)

1

to retaliate; to return a blow; to strike back (at); to retort

2

to be opposite; to face each other; to confront (an issue); to face

3

same time; simultaneous; concurrent; synchronous

1

intricate workmanship; delicate handiwork; cheap trick; petty trick; obvious stratagem

1

(common) use (of a language, currency, etc.); current use; to be accepted (e.g. of a way of thinking); to work (of an excuse, trick, etc.); going in and out; entrance and exit

4