jpdb beta

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

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barely; narrowly; only just; with difficulty

1

ten-odd; a dozen or so

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same number

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to fight each other

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on one hand; on the other hand

2

preparedness for death; do-or-die spirit

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body; physique; build; stature

2

to swing; to wield (physically); to exercise (e.g. power, ability); to exhibit; to flourish; to prosper

2

bearded face; unshaven face; hairy face

1

what kind of; whatever sort of; no matter what; however much

1

just as one thought; as usual; sure enough

1

immediately; instantly; with nary a pause; without a moment's delay

1

jump; leap; skip; bound

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to assault with a sword; to stab at; to slash at

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both arms

2

to put up (a notice, sign, etc.); to hang out (e.g. a banner); to hold up high; to raise overhead; to tout (a principle, plan, etc.); to herald; to publish

1

slash; slashing attack

1

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

1

splendidly; brilliantly

1

to play (a stringed or keyboard instrument)

1

to float in the air; to be unfinished; to be unsettled; to be undecided

1

to hold one's breath

1

dull sound; muffled sound

1

to punch; to hit and hit; to stamp out; to pierce; to bore into; to knock down walls

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abdomen

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to sink (into); to cave in; to get stuck in

2

defenseless; defenceless; unprotected; vulnerable

1

to gouge; to hollow out; to greatly perturb; to cause emotional pain; to get to the bottom of things; to relentlessly bring the truth to light

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fainting in agony

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to protect (someone); to look after (e.g. an injured leg); to defend; to cover for; to stand up for; to stick up for

1

to spout out; to spurt out; to sprout; to bud; to burst into laughter; to blow (smoke, etc.)

1

flickering; blinking

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to make round; to roll up; to seduce; to cajole; to round off (a fraction); (arch.) to lump together

1

to twitch

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to shoot (at); to attack; to defeat; to destroy

1

to vomit; to throw up; to feel nauseated; to feel sick

1

counter for waves (of a repeated occurrence)

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will not do; do not; does not

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surprise attack

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hasty; impatient; restless; rash

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to find fault with other people rather than oneself; (for the pot) to call the kettle black

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to boast of; to be proud of; to take pride in

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core; core; hardcore; all-out

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shield

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source of power

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interference; intervention; meddling

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principle; theory; fundamental truth

1

same quality; same nature; homogeneous

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to reject; to repulse; to repel; to bounce back; to counterattack; to strike back

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