jpdb beta

second half; latter half

2

to be vague; to speak ambiguously; to be evasive; to not commit oneself

2

anyhow; at any rate; anyway; somehow or other; generally speaking; in any case

8

how about ...?; I wonder; I don't know

1

later; afterwards; future; after one's death; (arch.) descendant

2

to turn towards; to point

10

(a) look; gaze

2

ruin; destruction; fall

1

straight line

1

attack on both sides; pincer movement; double envelopment

1

to go to the bottom of an affair; to inquire into the origin

1

paying for one's mistakes; getting one's just deserts; suffering the consequences (of one's own actions); reap what you sow

2

companion; fellow; group; company; member of the same category (family, class)

2

both parties; both sides

1

in this case

1

doesn't amount to doing (something); not significant enough to require (something); unnecessary

2

although at this late hour; now, although it is too late; afresh; anew; again

1

body; oneself; one's place; one's position; main part; meat (as opposed to bone, skin, etc.)

6

clear; clearing (a bar, hurdle, etc.); overcoming; getting through; clearing (the ball); clearing (e.g. a checked box)

1

to stick into (of something with a sharp point); to prick; to pierce; to resonate emotionally; to move

1

to turn up; to roll up (e.g. sleeves); to do over and over again; to do relentlessly; to stage a comeback (against) (in mahjong, horse racing, etc.); to come from behind

2

unpleasant; disagreeable; displeasing; uncomfortable; unhappy

1

to distract

1

spiced sake (served at New Year's)

2

to talk; to chat; to chatter

2

as usual; as always; as ever; as before; still

1

uninterested; unconcerned; plain; light; flowing gently

1

princess; spoiled girl; hothouse flower; glue

13

to become an expert; to be master at

1

signalling with the eyes; exchanging looks; winking

1

sign; signal; cue

5

opposition; rivalry; competition; antagonism

2

idea; plan; draft; rough copy; expectation; (arch.) desk

1

to raise one's voice; to shout

2

to leave one's seat

2

to insist; to assert; to be obstinate in saying

2

to overcome (opposition); to push past; to force one's way; to press and cut

1

dress

1

something like that; sort of like that; similar to that; in that vein

1

lovely; sweet

4

pursuit (of a fleeing enemy); chase

1

don't worry about it; forget about it

2

repeated blows; striking repeatedly; barrage; consecutive hits (e.g. boxing, baseball)

1

to talk volubly

1

real intention; motive; true opinion; what one really thinks

3

thought; imagination; mind; desire; wish; love

2

gradually; by degrees; little by little; steps; stairs; staircase

4

to feel like it; to get to think that way; to become so minded

1

heh heh heh; tee-hee; giggle

1

to attack; to assault; to assail

3