jpdb beta

reduction; curtailment

1

the place for; the time for; the level of

2

kendo; Japanese martial art using bamboo swords

1

difficult voyage; hard flight; rough going; rough passage; running into trouble

1

clubroom

5

ridge (of roof); back of a sword; counter for buildings, apartments, etc.

3

heat up

2

fray; fighting; brawling; scuffle

1

the other day; a few days ago

1

to get drunk

1

critical (touch and go) situation; explosive situation

2

gradually (progressing); steadily; slowly; seeping out (sweat, tears, etc.)

1

another time; some other time

1

feeling restless; feeling nervous; fidgety; distracted

1

to say goodbye; to bid farewell

1

to no one in particular

1

to head towards; to direct one's steps to

1

even if I told you

1

friendly match (game); friendly

2

mass meeting; convention; tournament; competition; grand event

1

to have one's own way (against all reason); to push through an unreasonable idea

1

to assume an aspect; to take on an appearance

1

student in a higher grade; upperclassman

2

ten-odd; a dozen or so

1

camp (supporters of a doctrine, party, etc.); faction (of a party); military camp; encampment; cantonment

6

to glare at each other; to confront each other

1

materials; ingredients; material (for a novel, experiment, etc.); subject matter; grounds (for a decision, judgement, etc.); basis

1

flood plain; river terrace; riverside area; area between river and river bank

6

new; fresh; novel

1

confrontation; opposition; antagonism

1

parallel lines; remaining far apart (e.g. in discussions); not reaching an agreement

1

discussion; talk; tête-à-tête; conference

8

abuse; curse; swearing; insult

1

between-season wear; spring and autumn clothing; together; condition; situation; -ish

1

concession; conciliation; compromise

1

time; labour; labor

1

violence by weight of numbers; tyranny of the majority

1

body build

1

to surround; to encircle; to besiege; to lay siege to; to play (go, shogi, etc.)

1

proposal; proposition; suggestion

5

rejection; dismissal

1

both sides

1

sense of responsibility

1

to bite at; to snap at; to nibble; to get one's teeth into (metaphorically); to get to grips with; to really get into

1

to do what one is told to; to take someone's advice; to listen to what someone says

1

bill; bill of sale; tab (for later payment); credit; contact move (in go); direct attack to an enemy stone; sound effect produced by striking with clappers a wooden board in kabuki

1

(what) the heck; (why) in the world; one object; one body; one form; one style

1

to lend an ear to; to listen to

1

to get close; to cuddle close together; to nestle close to; to snuggle up to

2

to jar; to creak; to grate

1