jpdb beta

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

3

to erase; to drown out (e.g. a voice); to make disappear

1

Shinkage-Ryu (style of Japanese fencing)

1

very; much

1

thin skin

1

scabbard; sheath; cap (on pen, brush, etc.); case; margin (between two prices); spread

2

green hand; novice

2

anyway; by the way; incidentally; well; to change the subject

1

noisy; loud; annoying; troublesome; fussy; finicky

9

outside the country; abroad

8

younger sister

4

lawless people; gang; malcontents; recalcitrants

1

to become verminous; to be infested with insects; to begin to keep bad company; to have an (unfavorable, unfavourable) lover

2

to receive permission; to leave (with someone's permission); to retire; to refuse; to beg off doing

5

encampment

2

to seize the initiative

4

to pull from both ends; to pull from both sides; to play tug of war

3

(apportioning) in small amounts

1

power map; power structure; power relationships

5

regarding as a sure thing; seeing as a certainty

2

simmering; (boiling) gently

1

to be boiled; to be cooked

3

sweet half sake; sweet drink made from fermented rice

16

dregs; sediment; lees (esp. sake); leftovers; by-product; worthless item; junk

1

sake lees

2

to be palatable; to suit one's taste

1

eating everything (on one's plate, etc.)

10

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

7

war advocacy; jingoism; bellicose argument

3

blushing; getting red in the face; embarrassment

1

to make a lovely picture; to be perfect for a picture; picture-perfect; picturesque

3

to become hungry

5

trio

1

lawless; outrageous; insolent; rude; inexcusable; unpardonable

3

pretending to respect someone while in fact staying distant; keeping at arm's length; avoiding (something unpleasant); shying away from; giving the batter an "intentional walk"

3

placed one upon another; piled up; excellent; splendid; superimposition; superposition

1

(falling) deeply in love

1

to be kind to; to treat kindly

3

order from above

3

pleasant; agreeable; comfortable; refreshing

5

reproachful; hateful; bitter

7

annoying; noisy; strict

14

creator (of a work); author; writer; artist; composer; playwright

2

irritating; annoying; tedious (work, person, etc.); boring; depressing; dark (e.g. story)

2

health foods

1

sports drink

1

polite; respectful; reverent

4

trying out a new sword or blade (originally on someone, but now on soaked straw targets)

2

to begin (emphatically); to launch; to embark on

1

to interfere (with); to hinder; to be hindered (from doing); to become impeded; to have difficulty; to suffer inconvenience

3