jpdb beta

to remove; to take off; to drop (e.g. from a team); to remove (from a position); to leave (e.g. one's seat); to go away from

4

back; rear; background; behind the scenes

10

to surge; to well up; to gush out

1

sputtering; smoldering; repeated thrusting into something (sword, needle, etc.); pricking repeatedly; mutterings of discontent; faint sounds of complaint

1

everywhere; all over; throughout

1

smoke; fumes

2

to blow up (i.e. wind); to blow upwards; to spout into the air

1

to pin down; to hold down; to cover (esp. a part of one's body with one's hand); to clutch (a body part in pain); to get a hold of; to obtain

7

face; surface; mask (esp. a noh or kyogen mask)

2

such a stupid ...; what a crazy ...; no way!; what nonsense!; how can that be?

2

to loiter; to putter; to prowl; to wander about; to roam about; to knock around

2

exhaled air; exhalation; expiration

1

to dodge; to evade; to avoid; to sidestep

3

left foot; left leg

1

to tear off; to rip off

2

gasp; pant

2

thread; yarn; string

2

to get dry

2

to tremble; to shiver; to shake

5

repetitious; long-winded; heavy (taste); (overly) rich; gaudy (colour, design, etc.); loud

1

unreasonable; unnatural; impossible; forcible; forced; excessive (work, etc.); immoderate

5

to hold; to carry; to embrace (in one's arms)

3

to have one's attention attracted (caught); to be preoccupied with

1

to meet; to greet

3

thin; slender

1

stout-hearted; firm; courageous; brave; tough

1

to put oneself on guard; to stand ready; to square off

4

to start; to begin; to challenge; to pick (a fight); to set (traps); to plant (explosives)

1

to beat someone to the punch; to get the drop on (someone); to forestall

1

fleeting (glimpse, glance, etc.)

6

profile; face in profile; face seen from the side; (personal) profile; (biographical) sketch; outline (of someone's life)

6

pathetic; plaintive

1

waking

8

to be born again; to make a fresh start in life

2

to gather up into one's arms; to lift; to carry

1

part of the feet from the ankles to the tips of the toes

1

to twist; to wrench; to puzzle over; to defeat easily

1

speed

2

spin kick

1

to get used to hearing

1

to speak; to hear a voice

1

suddenly and forcefully (e.g. jerk, poke, shove); in a single gulp; in one go

1

to rain incessantly; to downpour

4

behind; in the rear; in back

2

softly; gently; lightly

3

to fit into (a box, frame, category, etc.); to be contained within; to settle down (into); to be installed (in one's rightful place); to settle into (one's position); to take up (a post)

2

reflexive; reflecting

5

(fighting) spirit; motivation; shout (for getting in the right mood to deal with something, etc.); cheer; kiai; short shout when performing an attacking move

6

voice; cry; shout

1

attack; assault; raid; criticism; censure; denunciation

3