jpdb beta

disciples of one's disciples

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the same; the said; likewise

1

swordsmanship

4

it cannot be that...; it is highly unlikely that...; it is impossible that...

2

favoritism (towards relatives); favouritism; nepotism

1

to be (animate); to be; to be ..ing; to (have the audacity to) do

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initiation into an art or discipline

4

to be awarded (e.g. a prize); to be given an award; to be gifted or endowed (e.g. with a talent); to be blessed (e.g. with a child); to be initiated (e.g. into a secret)

2

sometimes; at intervals; occasionally; on occasion; from time to time

1

junior (at work, school, etc.); younger people; younger student

7

to keep company; to look after; to entertain; to play (a game) with

1

example; model

4

to know; to understand; to be aware of; to consent; to agree

1

clearly; plainly; distinctly; to be clear; to be definite; to be certain

7

to destroy; to demolish; to disturb; to put into disorder; to relax (one's pose); to make oneself at ease; to break (a bill)

8

good example

1

to be at a loss; to think and think but get nowhere; to fail to come up with a good idea

2

any kind of; every; whatsoever; whatever

1

only; merely; just; at most; no more than

1

clear; obvious; evident; bright; light

8

dan rank (in martial arts, go, etc.); advanced rank; grade of black belt

2

length of time; term

1

limitation; restriction; condition; constraints

1

because of; owing to; due to

2

third stage; three stages

1

stopping at; going no further than

1

possessing full mastery of an art (e.g. Judo); initiation into the secrets (e.g. of an art); full mastership

1

accepted; fully-fledged; clear; respectable

2

three times

2

once; one time; one round; one game; one bout; one heat

4

cat (esp. the domestic cat, Felis catus); shamisen; geisha; wheelbarrow; clay bed-warmer; bottom; submissive partner of a homosexual relationship

3

tiger (Panthera tigris); drunkard; drunk; sot

2

trespassing; intrusion; to barge into; to burst into; to trespass

1

immature; childish

1

isn't it?; let's ...; why don't we ...; how about we ...

5

all the more; still more

1

(arch.) the art of war; (arch.) martial arts; military force; the sword; valor; bravery

1

ostentation; display

1

behavior; behaviour; conduct; entertainment; treat; feast

2

to be careful; to be discreet; to do in moderation; to refrain (from overdoing); to be purified; to be chaste

3

modern times; the modern age; this day and age

1

genuine article; real thing; real deal

2

to fight with swords; to cross swords

1

tip of the hand; (use of) one's hands; cheap trick; superficial wit; cheap; makeshift (e.g. measures)

8

to stream; to flow (liquid, time, etc.); to be washed away; to be carried; to drift; to float (e.g. clouds); to sweep (e.g. rumour, fire)

8

apt to (do); liable to; predominantly; mostly; ... reaps the rewards; ... takes the prize

3

to explain; to advocate; to preach; to persuade

1

to look around; to look towards (us)

1

fixed; settled; constant; definite; uniform; regularized

1

educational; instructive

1