jpdb beta

affinity; compatibility; chemistry (between people)

1

trot; half run; jog; girl in charge of menial tasks in a samurai family

2

to run; to dash; to gallop (on horseback); to canter; (arch.) to advance (against one's enemy); (arch.) to charge (on horseback)

2

to be temperate in; to refrain; to make notes; to jot down (e.g. phone number); to be in preparation for; to be in waiting for

2

timidly; nervously; with nervous diffidence; trembling with fear

2

courage; bravery; valour; valor; nerve; boldness

2

to use to the full (one's voice, energy, etc.); to muster all of (one's strength, courage, etc.); to summon all of; to exert fully; to strain (one's voice)

1

to expose to danger; to imperil; to jeopardize

1

roguish; impish

1

(inflected) end of a word; end of a sentence

1

to shake; to sway; to waver

2

to stay (at); to stop (at)

1

course; route; path; process; means

1

two groups; two bands

1

to branch; to fork; to separate; to split; to disperse; to scatter

2

divergence; ramification; bifurcation; branching off

1

swordsman; swordswoman; fencer

3

fighting with real swords; game played in real earnest

2

to look out on; to overlook; to face (a situation, crisis, etc.); to meet (e.g. death); to deal with (an issue); to attend (e.g. a function)

3

preparedness; readiness; mental attitude; frame of mind

2

to cease; to desist; to cut it out; to lay off (an activity); to drop (a subject) to abolish; to resign

1

fit; spasm; outburst

1

conclusion from reasoning, judgement or calculation based on something read or heard; reason; cause; meaning; circumstances; situation

1

to get angry; to get mad; to tell someone off; to scold; to be angular; to be square

1

from the bottom of one's heart; heartily; sincerely

2

to reflect on (oneself, past conduct, etc.); to contemplate; to examine; to think over; to introspect

1

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

15

goes without saying; needless to say; obvious

1

to interrupt; to obstruct (a view, someone's way, etc.); to block (light, wind, etc.); to intercept; to cut off

3

tool; implement; means; furniture

1

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

1

bow and arrow; weapon; arms

1

affirmation; affirmative (logic)

1

reason; logic; sense; truth; right

1

kendo; Japanese martial art using bamboo swords

4

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

1

nonexistent; not being (there); not having; not

3

assassination

1

sport; sports

1

heat; hot air; enthusiasm; excitement; fever

1

to push; to press; to apply pressure from above; to press down; to stamp (i.e. a passport); to apply a seal; to affix (e.g. gold leaf)

1

incredible; unbelievable; terrific; impressive

1

to prove successful; to take hold; to amount to something

1

ominous; sinister; (arch.) annoying; (arch.) appearing to be true; (arch.) plausible

3

to raise; to lift; to boost; to enhance

1

(art of) fencing; swordsmanship

6

height; elevated place

1

to ascend; to go up; to ascend (as a natural process, e.g. the Sun); to rise; to go to (the capital); to be promoted; to add up to

2

shit!; damn!

1

skillful; skilful; delicious; appetizing; fortunate; splendid

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