jpdb beta

to change into; to convert into; to transform; to be reduced; to influence; to improve (someone)

2

defensive fight (battle)

2

upper arm

1

to become numb; to go to sleep (e.g. a limb); to get an electric shock; to tingle (from an electric shock); to be excited; to be titillated

1

long; (for a) long time

1

to incline toward; to slant; to lurch; to go down (sun); to wane; to sink

10

slash; slashing attack

3

to advance; to move forward; to carry forward (plans, work, etc.); to proceed with; to raise; to elevate

3

retreat; falling back; recession; waning; backspace (key)

1

knee; lap; knee and thigh (while sitting)

6

gap; space; break; interlude; chink (in one's armor, armour); chance

3

the end

6

invitation; introduction; temptation

3

underhand grip; backhand grip (e.g. in tennis); unexpected twist; turning the tables (on an opponent)

1

rough; wild; rude; harsh; gruff; violent

1

to draw an arc (e.g. with a compass); to describe an arc (e.g. through the air)

2

what sort; what kind

11

to await; to expect

2

to kill (with a weapon); to defeat an opponent; to get someone out; to arrest; to take prisoner

1

self-confidence; confidence (in oneself)

5

to reject; to repel

1

to sever; to cut off; to suppress; to eradicate; to abstain (from); to give up

3

to face (each other); to be facing; to be directed toward (the future, etc.); to be in response to; to receive (a client, etc.); to compare with

4

to meet (the enemy) and attack; to engage (the approaching enemy); to confront; to intercept

4

toes; tips of the toes; toe of a shoe, sock, etc.

4

explosive; sudden and dramatic (of an increase in sales, popularity, etc.); explosive; rapid

2

propulsive power; driving force

1

splendid; magnificent; utter (esp. defeat); total; (arch.) something worth seeing; (arch.) sight

3

since; henceforth

1

specialized weapon or skill; specialised weapon or skill

1

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

1

towards; against; regarding; in contrast with

1

you; you bastard; you son of a bitch; (arch.) you

2

other self; alter ego; part of oneself (in someone or something else); incarnations of Buddha

1

tactics; strategy

1

astonishment; amazement; surprise; fright; shock

4

strongest

6

zun (ancient Chinese wine vessel, usu. made of bronze); (arch.) honorific prefix referring to the listener; counter for buddhas

3

to wrap up

1

locking sword to sword (in a duel) and pushing; fierce, close-fought competition

1

monotony; monotone; dullness; monotone; monotonic

1

habit (often a bad habit, i.e. vice); tendency; peculiarity; idiosyncrasy; crease; wrinkle

3

victory or defeat; match; contest; game

8

conclusion; decision; end; settlement

2

to check (in chess); to threaten (somebody's position, etc.); to close in (on somebody)

1

to put to sleep; to kill

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.)

9

in proportion to; just as much as

1

interval; distance; suitable time; appropriate opportunity; distance between opponents (kendo)

1

to stuff into; to jam; to shorten; to move closer together; to reduce (spending); to conserve; to focus intently on

1