jpdb beta

to be a match for; to rival; to equal; to compare with; to be equivalent to

1

to instigate; to tempt; to entice; to incite

1

testimony; (verbal) evidence

1

to pull out; to take out; to lead out (e.g. a horse from a stable); to summon (e.g. to court); to withdraw (money); to draw

1

to draw a sword

2

just right (time, size, length, etc.)

1

vexed; irritated; fretful; shaggy; bushy; ragged

1

measuring by feel; adjusting by feel; doing by feel; adapting to the situation (one's strength, strictness, etc.); making allowances; using discretion

2

running parallel (to); running side-by-side; keeping pace (with)

1

dangerous; unsettled; troubled; disturbed; insecure

1

to swing downward; to bring down (one's sword, fist, etc.)

1

opponent; rival; adversary; menace; danger; threat

6

to tumble down; to roll down

1

difference; variation; difference

3

to falter; to flinch (from); to recoil (from); to quail (at)

1

in a lively way; vividly; freshly; animatedly; actively; energetically

1

(art of) fencing; swordsmanship

1

to polish; to shine; to brush (e.g. teeth); to refine (e.g. a skill); to improve; to cultivate

1

in the twinkling of an eye; in a flash

2

formidable enemy; strong enemy; tough enemy

1

to manage skillfully; to manoeuvre (e.g. car, horse); to maneuver

1

weak person; the weak

1

to keep company; to listen to; to associate with; to play against (e.g. a team); to take on (e.g. a rival)

1

(real) ability; true strength; merit; arms; force

1

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

1

to be effective; to be fruitful; to be worthwhile; to be worth; to be rewarded; to pay off

1

to raise overhead

1

head-on; to one's face; squarely; directly; flatly (e.g. refuse)

1

to catch; to stop the blow; to react to; to take (advice, etc.); to accept

2

to force back; to jostle

1

to rush on; to attack; to swoop down on

2

nimbly; lightly

1

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

1

second (in a series)

1

attack; assault; raid; criticism; censure; denunciation

3

to mow down; to scythe down; to knock someone off their feet

1

to pay (e.g. money, bill); to brush off; to wipe away; to drive away (e.g. one's competitors); to sell off (something unneeded); to dispose of; to pay (e.g. attention)

1

manners; behavior; behaviour

1

provocation; stirring up; arousal; excitement; stimulation

1

to raise (esp. overhead); to brandish (e.g. sword); to flourish; to wield (e.g. power, authority); to proclaim one's principles

1

sink (e.g. in a kitchen); cruising (e.g. taxi); strolling (entertainer, musician, etc.); washing area (in a Japanese-style bath); back-washing service (in a public bath); floating (something on water)

1

extension; elongation; prolongation; Enchō era (923.4.11-931.4.26)

1

fighting spirit

1

impossible; incapable (of doing); incompetence; inability; impotence; having no solution (of an equation)

1

to cross swords (with)

3

neigh; whinny; bray

1

even more; still more; further

1

counter for large animals (e.g. head of cattle); counter for insects in a collection; counter for helmets, masks, etc.

3

to get on a horse; to mount a horse

1

to thrust (something) into (something); to cram; to plunge into; to charge into; to delve into (a matter); to go into depth; to press (someone) about

2