jpdb beta

clicking one's tongue; tut-tut; smacking one's lips (with relish)

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counter for leaves in a book (esp. one with traditional Japanese-style binding); counter for blocks of tofu; counter for servings in a restaurant; even number; chō (unit of length, approx. 109.09 m)

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pistol; handgun

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happiness; blessedness; proving fortunate; yielding positive outcome; luckily; fortunately

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to form a partnership or association; to join together; to grapple with

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power; motive power; three-phase electricity

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to float; to become merry; to be cheerful; to become loose; to become unsteady; to feel out of it; to be cut off (e.g. from those around you)

4

what is called; what you call; what they call; so-called

3

fighting stance; fighting pose

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holding one's sword pointing towards the opponent's eyes (kendo stance)

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sliding feet; shuffling (one's feet); moving one's legs forward without letting one's feet leave the ground

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left side

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evasion; avoidance; recusal (of a judge)

2

to act; to take action

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right hand; right-hand side; right-hand direction; (on) the right

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sword blade; knife blade

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to ward off; to brush away; to fling off; to drive away

2

advance; moving forward; progress

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sword (esp. a large, double-edged one); blade; bayonet; swordsmanship; stinger; ovipositor

2

jostling; crowding

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to dominate; to prevail; to be superior to; to get ahead of; to get the upper hand

1

as was expected; just as one thought; sure enough; really; actually; ever

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grip (of hand); grip strength

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damage; breakage

3

brittle; fragile; weak; tender-hearted; sentimental; easily moved

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to grasp tightly

3

pressure; force

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to gain time; to play for time; to buy time

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to use up all one's strength; to die

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disadvantage; handicap; unfavorable position

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spirit; drive; vigour; ambition; aspiration

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impressiveness; impact; force; intensity; presence; appeal

1

atmosphere; mood; a certain air; presence; (Earth's) atmosphere

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to be overawed; to be overwhelmed; to be overcome; to be intimidated; to be daunted

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to have one's breath taken away; to gasp (in surprise, wonder, etc.); to have one's breath catch in one's throat; to gulp

1

bluff

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of all people; a person of ...'s standing

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large part; greater part; people in general; general public; mostly; for the most part

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correct answer; right solution; correct interpretation; right decision; right choice; appropriate judgement

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to be sacrificed; to become a victim (of); to fall victim (to); to lose one's life

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to see through (a lie, scheme, etc.); to see into (someone's mind); to read (someone's true feelings); to penetrate

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two wheels; two flowers

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to check; to hold back; to keep at bay; to stop; to prevent; to stem

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Japanese dock (Rumex japonicus)

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engine

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to be sufficient; to be enough; to be worth doing; to be worthy of; to do (the job); to serve

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stoppage; coming to a stop; ceasing (movement, activity, etc.); suspension (of operations); suspension (of payment, a licence, etc.); (temporary) prohibition

3

checkmate

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to triumph; to be elated with success

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stubborn; dogged; persistent; tough; sturdy; hardy

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