jpdb beta

interesting; fascinating; amusing; funny; enjoyable; fun

3

point worthy of note; highlight; high point; good prospects for the future; promise

1

houseroom

1

probably isn't (doesn't, won't, etc.); don't (doesn't) intend to; intend not to; must not; (when used in an imperative sentence) don't

8

attention; giving one's attention; focusing

1

courage; nerve; grit

2

commander; general; leader

1

virtue; charm; merit; good point

3

fault; defect; flaw; failure (in an examination); failing grade

2

combat; battle; action; active service; actual fighting

1

effect; effectiveness; efficacy; effects (e.g. sound effects, visual effects, special effects)

1

to think of; to hit upon; to come into one's mind; to remember; to recall

4

quick-witted; bright; rapid thinking

2

weapon; arms; ordnance; weapon (something used to gain an advantage); asset

11

itself; one's own body; oneself; originally; naturally

2

noble; lofty; high-minded; virtuous; upright

1

one's own army; one's own team

1

to ascertain; to make sure of; to determine; to probe; to get to the bottom (of something)

2

calmness; composure; coolness; serenity; presence of mind

4

to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to show someone (into a room)

2

to ask; to inquire; to implore (a god for an oracle); to seek direction (from your superior); to visit; to speak to (a large crowd at a theatre, etc.)

11

that is to say; that is; in short; in brief; clogging; obstruction; shrinkage

8

terrible; dreadful; amazing (e.g. of strength); great (e.g. of skills); to a great extent; vast (in numbers)

2

battle; fight; war; struggle; conflict

8

prior; beforehand; in advance; before the fact; ex ante

4

and yet; despite this; but even so; but even then; however; nevertheless

13

adapting oneself to the requirements of the moment; playing by ear; ad hoc approach

1

to pull; to tug; to draw (attention, sympathy, etc.); to attract (e.g. interest); to draw back (e.g. one's hand); to draw in (one's chin, stomach, etc.); to draw (a card, mahjong tile, etc.)

5

speech; tongue; dialect; brogue; bento; Japanese box lunch; petal

2

to shut oneself in (e.g. one's room); to be confined in; to be filled with (emotion, enthusiasm, etc.); to fill the room (of a gas, smell, etc.); to be heavy with (e.g. smoke); to be muffled (e.g. voice); to hold (a castle, fortress, etc.)

8

advocate; proponent; supporter

2

close examination; careful investigation; investigation of a crime; inquiry into someone's guilt; winner (of the most rounds, i.e. a full game); (arch.) reciting and appreciating traditional poetry

1

short time

2

to restrict; to limit; to be restricted to; to be limited to; to be best (for); to be the best plan

2

equipment

1

to knead; to thicken into a paste (stirring over a flame); to polish (a plan, etc.); to refine; to train; to drill; to gloss (silk)

5

bargaining; haggling; tactics; strategy

1

attending (school, college, etc.); being enrolled; being a student

1

right in the midst of; right at the height of

1

foot; paw; leg; gait; pace; bottom structural component (i.e. radical) of a kanji; means of transportation

2

to pull from both ends; to pull from both sides; to play tug of war

1

hidden ball trick; ace up one's sleeve; secret weapon

1

national power

2

interval; period of time; among; between; good opportunity; chance

5

skirmish; brush (with the enemy); small fight with a military enemy; squabble; quarrel; brief argument

2

riskiness; (level of) danger

4

the present; present time; as of; present tense; this world; this life

2

to learn; to acquire knowledge; to carry; to wear (clothes, etc.); to put on

2

number; amount

5

several years; a few years

2