jpdb beta

terrain; geographical features; topography

12

to turn over (face down); to lay face down; to point downwards (eyes, head, etc.); to cast down (eyes); to lie (one's body) face down; to lie flat (on the ground)

4

to take the lead; to lead a group; to be in the vanguard

2

gotcha; alrighty; got it; OK

1

you (plural)

3

to tidy up; to put in order; to settle (problem); to clear (dispute); to finish; to bring something to an end

2

rebels; bandit; robber; traitors

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to approach; to draw near; to get close; to get acquainted with; to get closer to; to get to know

3

to push; to press; to apply pressure from above; to press down; to stamp (i.e. a passport); to apply a seal; to affix (e.g. gold leaf)

5

to fan (oneself, flames, etc.); to flap (in the wind); to instigate; to stir up; to drive up prices (by buying a large amount of something); to take a photo from a low angle; to tailgate

2

to lure; to invite out

2

to happen to pass by

1

from one's side; from the side (of something); from someone unconnected; from someone uninvolved

3

simultaneously; all at once; in unison

4

raid; assault; descent

4

to stop (moving); to come to a stop; to stop (doing, working, being supplied); to come to a halt; to alight; to perch on

5

clothing; dressing; binding (of a book)

2

to knock down; to tear down; to crush (e.g. enemy); to throw into confusion; to refute; to pick apart

2

pretension; assumption (of a title)

2

to break; to smash; to defeat; to destroy; to eliminate

2

to kill (with a weapon); to defeat an opponent; to get someone out; to arrest; to take prisoner

8

to deem acceptable; to approve of; to value; to consider a good thing

4

support; participation; assistance; complicity; conspiracy

3

remnants; survivors; refugees; pocket (of resistance)

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grand; magnificent; lavish; forceful; powerful; vigorous

5

for now; for the time being; for the present; though not quite satisfactorily; after a fashion

3

hard fight; close game; struggle; tight contest

5

you; buddy; pal; monarch; ruler; sovereign

2

greatness

3

reason; principle; general principle (as opposed to individual concrete phenomenon); (in neo-Confucianism) the underlying principles of the cosmos

3

first half

2

the teens (10-19); teenage; the tenth generation

2

it's not over yet; you haven't seen anything yet; it's not over until the fat lady sings; it's too soon to tell; we're not out of the woods

1

to come; to go; to participate; to perform Zen meditation

1

pleased to meet you; how do you do; my regards (to someone); my greetings; best wishes

2

degree of familiarity; popularity

1

Sonsaku

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to recommend (someone to do); to advise; to recommend (a book, someone for a position, etc.); to suggest; to offer (a drink, cigarette, seat, etc.)

5

popularization; simplification; explaining in simple language; adaptation of history for popular reading (esp. Chinese); historical novel writing

12

poverty-stricken; destitute; poor; penurious

5

the shogunate

8

above; more than

2

commander-in-chief of the expeditionary force against the barbarians; great, unifying leader

1

higher position

1

to acquire a position; to hold an appointment

2

to pray; to wish

3

little power; little influence; (one's) poor ability; limited ability; what little one can do

1

to be helpful; to be dependable; to stand by (someone)

1

opinion; intention; thought

3

capable person; talented person; human resources; personnel

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