jpdb beta

to make a decision; to draw a conclusion; to give a judgement; to hand down a verdict; to let go down; to lower; to do oneself

2

series of battles; successive battles

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intimidating enough to quieten a crying child

1

to hunt (animals); to search (for a criminal); to go looking for (flowers, etc.); to gather (mushrooms)

2

something one finds questionable; something one finds fault with

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boorish; unsophisticated; unrefined; uncouth; tasteless; insensitive

2

self-respect; prudence; not acting rashly; taking care of oneself; being careful with one's health

1

to negotiate (with someone about); to talk over (something with); to tackle someone (about); to throw on each other; to splash (water) on each other; to pour on each other

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no time like the present; make hay while the sun shines; (lit.) it's an auspicious day (for doing it) when you've just had the idea

1

period of time (usu. a period of approx. two hours corresponding to one of the signs of the Chinese zodiac); carving; engraving; victory; strictness; cruelty

3

to burn into one's memory; to sear an image

2

parents' day (day when parents observe their children in school)

1

apprehension; uneasiness

1

not mince matters; not mince one's words

1

worries; cares; troubles

1

in that case; (might not be what was expected or hoped for but) if that's the case

1

individuality; personality; quirk; idiosyncrasy; character; individual characteristic

1

starting field which contains the November and/or December 20-point card

2

opposite; opposition; versus; vs.; to (e.g. "winning a game five to three"); equal footing

2

declaration; proclamation; announcement

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determined spirit; unyielding spirit; will

1

last; final; end; conclusion; rust

1

to give a glance (at); to take one look at

5

mental condition; state of mind; mentality

1

fierce battle; hard-fought battle; hot contest; severe fight

1

intuition; instinct; insight; hunch; immediacy

1

handling (e.g. knife, reins); control; use; dealing with (e.g. customers); management; disposal (esp. sale of goods)

1

plosive sound

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chain; chaining; connection; (genetic) linkage

1

watchful waiting; careful supervision

1

special move (e.g. in martial arts)

1

exchange; reciprocation; give-and-take; reply; riposte

1

intercept; interception; counter-attack

2

visual confirmation; sighting

1

to set one's sights on; to take aim (at); to have one's mind on

2

precision; accuracy

1

to express (in words); to confess

1

equally (talented, etc.); evenly; neck and neck; nip and tuck

1

to understand; to comprehend; to become clear; to be known; I know!; I think so too!

1

role; part; duty

2

minutes (period of)

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fiercely fought contest; close game (match, race, etc.); dead heat

1

(one's) whereabouts; destination; where one is headed; outcome; course (of events); future

1

saliva held in one's mouth during times of tension

1

to bud; to sprout

1

being enthusiastic about; being wild about; being absorbed in; being engrossed in; being devoted to

2

fierce fight; close contest

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empty-handed

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weight; heavyweight boxer

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now that; since; so long as; because

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