jpdb beta

underwater; behind closed doors; behind the scenes; below the surface

1

war; fighting; fierce competition

1

a few years ago; some years back

1

confluence (of rivers); merge (of traffic); conflux; union (e.g. of forces); linking up; merging

1

gofer; dogsbody; person who is made to do things or get things for someone else

1

to scatter; to sprinkle; to distribute (handbills, etc.); to spread (rumours, etc.); to give the slip; to throw off

1

saliva (in one's mouth)

1

plural; multiple; several

2

punishment; penalty

2

expectation; anticipation; purpose; intention; others' opinions of one; speculation

1

an issue being settled; a case being closed

1

to approve; to agree; to inscribe; to praise; to laud

2

trade (foreign)

2

favorable treatment; favourable treatment; hospitality; warm reception; good treatment; hearty welcome

1

coercion; extortion; compulsion; force

1

severe punishment; rigorous measures

2

to manage; to deal with; to cope with; to sentence; to condemn; to punish

1

at any rate; anyhow

5

worldwide; global; international; world-famous; world-class

2

to take good care of; to treasure; to value; to hold dear; to prize; to cherish

3

to injure; to damage; to kill; to hinder; to obstruct

4

profit; gains; benefit; advantage; grace (of God, Buddha, etc.) (esp. as attained through rightful actions, prayer, adherence to one's faith, etc.); blessing

1

calculation; reckoning; count; forecast

2

to neglect; to let alone

1

pursuit (of a goal, ideal, etc.); search; chase; seeking after

1

advocacy of war

1

courage; bravery; pluck; nerve; grit; guts

2

while crying; in tears

1

to raise; to bring to (someone's attention); to appeal to (reason, emotions, etc.); to work on (one's emotions); to complain; to sue (a person)

1

black curtain; wirepuller; mastermind; backroom manipulator

1

about this time

1

self-interest; selfish desire

3

goddamn idiot; moron; nitwit

1

hell on earth; living hell

1

your Highness; his Highness; her Highness

8

all; everything

1

to manage something successfully; to be successful

2

right to speak

2

to shut up; to imprison

1

we are of equal status in this regard; we are in the same boat; the same to you; the feeling is mutual

1

lively; vigorous; sprightly; animated; vivid

1

hypothesis; supposition; assumption

3

cherry blossom viewing; flower viewing

6

cherry blossom festival

22

trip story; vacation story

1

to deify; to enshrine; to pray; to worship

1

everybody

1

climax; uprush; bulge

2

to jump at; to be attracted by

1

port city; harbor city; harbour city

8