jpdb beta

from the start; from the beginning; from the outset

1

to prepare oneself (for the worst); to resolve oneself

4

how; in what way; by what means

10

there being no use in arguing (about it)

2

good thing; strong point; good family; prestigious school; the right moment; utter

2

to point; to nominate; to select someone; to identify; to indicate; to play (a game of shogi)

1

of all things (days, etc.)

1

pacifism

2

company secret; industrial secret; trade secret

1

field

2

to put in order; to arrange; to get ready; to prepare; to work out (e.g. business deal); to arrange (e.g. marriage)

3

both legs

3

power

2

this is why; this means; it is the case that

4

being in charge (of an area of responsibility); being responsible (for a work role, etc.)

2

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

3

strange; unfamiliar; mysterious; suspicious; (lit.) of an unknown nature

1

to accomplish; to fulfill; to carry out

1

do-nothing, plan-nothing (government, etc.)

1

to challenge to (a fight, game, etc.); to throw down the gauntlet; to tackle (e.g. a problem); to attempt; to pressure (someone) for sex; to make advances to

4

to be in a hurry; to be impatient; to be anxious (to do); to get a fright; to panic; to get flustered

1

measure; step; countermeasure; counterplan; countermove; strategy

3

preparation; arrangements; provision; getting ready; laying out (e.g. a meal)

4

debt; loan; liabilities; borrowing money

2

which; what (way)

5

amount of money; sum of money

1

genuine article; real thing; real deal

2

disregarding; taking no account of; ignoring; overlooking

1

whereabouts; place; location; place where one belongs; where one fits in; place where one can be oneself

6

to desire; to wish for; to expect; to see; to command (a view of)

4

in order to; for the purpose of; must; should

1

to find a clear solution; to come to a clean decision; to give a clear explanation; to divide exactly (without remainder); to divide evenly

3

severe; strict; tough; hard

1

to happen to pass by

2

somewhere to go; place to go

1

to be present (esp. during a birth); to be witness to

2

how much; something over; and something; however (much); no matter how

1

intention; aim; design

1

profit; advantage; benefit; rebirth in paradise, entering nirvana

1

encounter; being confronted with (e.g. difficulty); meeting with (e.g. accident)

2

to think too much; to be over-concerned

1

lucky; nice!; score!; bingo!

3

putting money aside; savings; deposit (e.g. in a bank); accumulated surplus of wins; wins in the bank

1

incidentally; taking the opportunity; while (you) are at it; on the occasion

6

guarantor; surety; sponsor; reference; bondsman

1

security; guarantee; collateral (e.g. mortgage)

1

year; age; years; past one's prime; old age

1

having; holding; wear; durability; charge; expense

1

decision; vote

1

ball (for sport, games, etc.); kemari; type of football played by courtiers in ancient Japan

1