jpdb beta

usurpation; taking back; dispossession

1

one's true worth; one's true self; what one is really made of

1

eastern direction; the Orient; eastern fighter in a match (e.g. sumo wrestling)

7

private army

5

elect (select) few

1

to be forestalled; to fall behind; to be one step behind

1

inevitable; necessary; foregone; brinkmate (inevitable checkmate)

1

the present regime; the existing regime

1

to get a late start

1

several seconds

6

to begin to strike; to kick out; to forcefully expel; to hammer (pattern, etc.) into metal

2

commando unit

1

stirring; rousing oneself

1

yours sincerely; respectfully yours

1

levelling of ground (for construction); preparation of soil (for planting)

1

intersection; crossing; crossroad; street corner; street

1

prosperous; flourishing; popular; widespread; active; lively

1

local specialty; special product (of a region)

1

trade (foreign)

1

daytime; during the day; Japan and China

1

at the very beginning of one's speech; the first thing (one) says after opening the mouth

3

to have an accident; to meet with an accident

3

convenient

1

to feel compassion towards; to be swayed by emotion; to be moved by

1

to protrude; to stick out; to be forced out; to be pushed out; to go over (e.g. a budget); to go beyond

3

to understand; to be convinced; to be satisfied

1

persecution complex; paranoia

3

removal; getting rid of

1

burst of laughter; roar of laughter

11

impertinent; impudent; cheeky

1

(of fire) to spread; to extend itself

2

to invade; to attack; to breach; to penetrate

3

ultrahigh speed; ultrafast

3

vortex

5

frictional heat

1

screw; key (of a clock, watch, etc.); spring (of a clock, watch, etc.)

1

to fly wildly about

2

inexperienced

2

random firing; reckless firing; excessive issue

1

exhaustion; fatigue; impoverishment; (financial) exhaustion; ruin

3

tidying up; finishing

2

to jump upon (a moving object)

3

stroke; blow

1

running; gliding; first (harvest) of the season; beginning; start; kitchen sink

1

withdrawal; secession; separation; breakaway

3

noted family; noble family; prestigious school, organization, business, etc.

1

whichever one chooses; either way

2

pasturing; letting (an animal) run loose; letting (someone) do as they please; leaving (something) to take its own course; letting (an issue) go unchecked

1

might as well; sure, why not; why not use this occasion to ...

1

castle town; city in Japan that developed around the castle of a feudal lord

1