jpdb beta

sharp; keen; acute

1

completely (quitting, etc.); entirely; thoroughly; cleanly (cutting, snapping off, etc.); in a single blow

2

pole; rod; line; dash; spoken monotonously

9

distinction; discrimination; distinguishing; discernment

3

edge (of a river, woods, etc.); shoulder (of a road); rim; brim; fabric border (of a tatami mat, etc.); edging

2

roughly; approximately; (cutting) in one stroke; (breaking apart) with vigour; (cutting) deeply; (splitting) wide open

3

to chip; to be chipped; to be missing (from a set, team, etc.); to be absent; to be lacking (in); to be short (of)

19

to slip off

2

subterranean rumbling; earth tremor

8

complete; whole; perfect; safe

6

threat; bird-scaring device (scarecrow, gun, etc.)

2

check; keeping in check; containment (of enemy forces); diversionary action; pickoff throw; holding a runner on base

10

to act; to take action

7

to have an interest (in something); to feel inclined (toward doing something)

2

way (of doing); method

5

for better or worse; for good and bad; regardless of merit; both good and bad

5

human; human-like; as a person

2

odds and ends; all; every

2

hesitation; indecision

9

to incline toward; to slant; to lurch; to go down (sun); to wane; to sink

4

destruction; collapse; crumbling

4

to run down (stairs, etc.)

9

approach run; run-up

2

self and others; this and that; both sides; oneself and one's opponent; he and I

2

two shots

2

to churn up; to strike up; to throw up; to tip up; to flip up

1

short distance

3

somewhat large; of a larger size; on the large size; large swing (bat, racquet, etc.); long sweeping stroke

2

to dance (orig. a whirling dance); to flutter about; to revolve

13

to stop up; to close up; to stand in the way; to obstruct; to occupy; to fill up

15

to hang over; to shroud; to enshroud; to envelop; to screen

1

thick (of a liquid); muddy; gooey

2

to hit (e.g. one's head); to strike; to throw (e.g. a ball, a question, a demand); to express; to vent (e.g. one's anger)

33

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

3

far; distant; distant (past); remote (in time); distant (relationship or kinship); having little to do (with someone); far (from something else in quality, degree, etc.)

9

control

11

sliding

1

to grapple

3

(all) together

3

to stifle a laugh; to hold back a laugh

1

to play a hand game (e.g. rock, paper, scissors)

2

to clear up; to clear away; to refresh (e.g. spirits); to be cleared (e.g. of a suspicion); to be dispelled; to be banished

16

gust (of wind); blast

4

it's best to; it's safest to; there's nothing better than

4

under-shoulder swing-down; technique of grasping the arm of the opponent, the moment he comes forward, while stepping out of line and pushing down on the shoulder blade with the other hand, thus pulling him down; dodging; parrying (questions); disappointment; letdown

1

dissatisfaction; discontent; displeasure

2

zero; 0; nought; nothing; zilch

14

to grow cold (from room temperature, e.g. in refrigerator); to get chilly; to cool down

2

to cool down; to get cold; to cool off (excitement, temper, etc.); to subside; to be cold (eyes, expression, etc.); to be composed

6

before oneself; in front of one; a bit before reaching (a location); this side (of a location); one's standpoint; one's appearance; skill

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