jpdb beta

to paw (at) the ground; to struggle (using one's arms and legs); to flounder; to struggle (to escape an adverse situation); to strive

1

strength in one's arms; physical strength; muscular strength; force; violence

3

to press down; to hold down; to pin down; to suppress (feelings, disorder, opposition, etc.); to repress

1

to choose at one's own discretion; to choose when to do something; to estimate (the time for something)

1

quickly (esp. actions); suddenly (esp. wind, rain, etc.)

2

with a clank

1

both (hands, parents, sides, etc.); counter for carriages (e.g. in a train); counter for vehicles; ryō; tael; ryō; pre-Meiji unit of currency, orig. the value of one ryō of gold

2

made of metal; metallic

5

handcuffs; manacles

9

to fit (e.g. a pane into a frame); to insert (e.g. a cork); to put on (something that envelops; e.g. a ring, gloves); to place (a hoop) around; to pigeonhole (into a particular category); to force (into a mold); to entrap

1

traction; towing; hauling; driving (e.g. economic growth)

1

chain; chains

5

being scattered in all directions; being broken up and dispersed

1

prevention; check

1

youngster; boy; young Buddhist monk; young bonze; young shop-boy; errand boy

6

to bring someone along

3

re-; again

1

taking (a suspect to the police); dragging (someone) away

2

moisture; humidity; dampness

1

damp; humid; wet; gloomy; melancholy; depressing

1

cellar; basement

6

cool; chilly; feeling nice and cold

2

to hang (something) on the wall

1

lantern; lanthanum (La)

2

light source

1

fire; flame; blaze

3

healthy; robust; strong; solid; durable

2

door

4

bed; couch

1

liveability; livability

1

comfortable (to live in); snug; cozy; cosy

1

disregarding; taking no account of; ignoring; overlooking

1

to add; to add up; to increase; to gather (e.g. speed); to include; to count in

4

stain; spot; smudge; spot (on one's skin, e.g. chloasma, liver spot); blemish; discoloration

1

probably; (most) likely; in all likelihood; I suspect; I dare say; I'm afraid

3

change of color; change of colour; fading; discoloration; discolouration

1

violent; rough

1

questioning; interrogation; examination (of a witness)

6

single-person cell; solitary cell; solitary confinement cell

3

jail; gaol; jailhouse

2

to keep up (appearances); to put up (a good front); to smooth over (a mistake, fault, etc.); to gloss over; to mend; to repair

2

to raise; to bring to (someone's attention); to appeal to (reason, emotions, etc.); to work on (one's emotions); to complain; to sue (a person)

3

kidnapping; kidnaping

9

suspicion (of having committed a crime, wrongdoing)

1

detention pending trial; confinement; custody

1

natural; reasonable; obvious; usual; common; ordinary

9

thick voice

1

objection; refutation; rebuttal; counterargument

8

clear; precise; definite; distinct

4

suspicion; charge

4