jpdb beta

the Big Dipper (asterism); the Plough; the Plow

1

nonsensical; unreasonable; awfully; extremely; disorder; confusion

1

enough about ...

1

to chase; to run after; to follow (a set order, a trend, etc.); to drive out; to get rid of; to drive (e.g. a herd)

1

in high spirits

1

to beat; to attack (an enemy); to do away with; to finish off

4

meeting up; gathering; assembly; set

1

to fall to one's knees; to go down on one's knees (e.g. to express respect)

5

rooting up (weeds, etc.); eradication; rooting out; stamping out

2

all; everything

1

well

1

grace (of God); benevolence (of Buddha); assistance; help; effects; influence

1

bōryokudan; gangster organization (organisation); crime syndicate; yakuza

3

Kansai; region consisting of Osaka, Kobe, Kyoto and surrounding prefectures; Kansai; south-western half of Japan (during the feudal era)

1

Kobe (city)

2

home (of something); place famous for its ...; place of origin; birthplace; morning session; last session in the morning

1

around there; near there; or thereabouts; or so; such a matter; such a thing

1

to be surprised; to be amazed; to be frightened; surprise (e.g. surprise party)

4

to follow; to come along with one; to accompany

1

to bend; to curve; to turn; to be awry; to be askew

1

Tokyo style

1

disposition; temperament; nature; mentality; spirit; character

1

to be open (to traffic); to lead to; to flow (liquid, current); to pass; to be understood; to be comprehended; to be honored

3

to be the case that

1

to fall (of rain, snow, ash, etc.); to come down; to form (of frost); to beam down (of sunlight or moonlight); to pour in; to visit (of luck, misfortune, etc.)

1

end (of a street, hallway, etc.)

1

stairs; stairway; staircase

1

to begin to fall (rain, etc.)

1

underground space; subterranean space; subterranea

1

Tokyo Dome

1

sports ground; sports oval

1

huge; gigantic; enormous

3

snake; serpent; large snake

2

two; 2

2

fat; thick; deep (of a voice); thick; daring; shameless

1

direct descent; direct line

1

far from; anything but; not at all; let alone; to say nothing of; not to mention

1

swallowing whole; swallowing without chewing; taking something in without fully understanding it; accepting without reservation; accepting something as-is

1

coil

1

to wind; to coil; to envelope; to shroud; to outflank; to skirt

2

sleep

1

at present; currently; so far; for now; for the time being

2

clatter; clank; rattling; capsule toy vending machine

1

armor and helmet (armour)

1

to rub; to chafe; to wear out; to become worn; to lose one's innocence; to become sly

1

arms; armament

1

soldier

6

distinction; difference; separate; different; exception; exclusion

1

centre; center; middle; capital; seat of government

2

great; excellent; very troublesome; awful; tiring; tough

4