jpdb beta

tedious; boring; being fed up with

1

to often be the case; to occur frequently; to be common; to be popular

1

who the heck; just who

2

counter for horsemen

1

man (esp. one who is well-respected); samurai; person (in a certain profession, esp. licensed); member

1

jue (ancient 3-legged Chinese wine pitcher, usu. made of bronze); peerage (hereditary title bestowed by the emperor)

3

conversation; conference (usu. between important people); discussion; interview

1

several times; a few times

1

entering a room; studying under a Buddhist teacher

3

learning by ear; memory of having heard something before

1

posture; pose; position; attitude; approach; stance

1

stiffening; rigidity; rigor; stiffness; ossification; petrification

2

script; screenplay; scenario

1

guild

2

to deceive; to falsify; to dodge; to beg the question (issue, difficulties); to varnish over; to gloss over

2

to keep up (appearances); to smooth over (an error, etc.); to gloss over; to mend; to repair

4

it's been a long time; long time no see

2

pensive (or worried) look on one's face

1

long (time that has passed); old (story)

2

pretty; charming; lovely; adorable

1

this occasion; at this time; now

4

recital (i.e. of music, by a pupil); presentation (e.g. product launch)

2

objection

2

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

3

voluntary; optional; free; elective

1

as (e.g. "do as one is told", "as we age we gain wisdom"); wherever (e.g. "wherever my fancy took me")

2

agreement; consent; same opinion; same view; same meaning

1

to be in one's debt

1

tearing up and discarding (e.g. documents); disposal (e.g. weaponry); annulment; cancellation; reversal (of an original ruling)

3

pressure; encouragement; urging; promoting

1

to try and do something; to attempt to do something

2

certain; one; (arch.) I; (arch.) me

2

sushi shop; sushi restaurant; sushi bar

1

underground; below the ground; world of the dead; the grave; underground (activities, movement, etc.); secret

1

eternity; perpetuity; permanence; immortality

1

to fall in love at first sight; (arch.) to see for the first time; (arch.) to meet for the first time; (arch.) to have sexual relations for the first time

1

to harm; to cause harm to

3

true character; true heart; true spirit

1

arrest; apprehension; capture

1

skip it; drop it; I've had enough (e.g. when offered something); that's enough

2

to interrupt; to obstruct (a view, someone's way, etc.); to block (light, wind, etc.); to intercept; to cut off

1

to throw; to fling; to heave; to toss

1

staying in the air; remaining airborne

1

quick; swift; nimble; quick (understanding, judgement, etc.); alert; prompt

1

carriage; poise; bearing; demeanor; movement (of the body)

1

martial arts; military arts; wushu; modern sport derived from traditional Chinese martial arts

1

to have a taste for; to be fond of; to enjoy (in moderation); to be modest; to be prudent; to watch (e.g. one's behaviour)

2

doubt; skepticism; scepticism; disbelief

1

aikido

1

kendo; Japanese martial art using bamboo swords

1