jpdb beta

worry; fear; anxiety; concern

3

pish; pooh; I see; oh; indeed

1

hard; solid; stiff; tight; strong; firm (not viscous or easily moved); safe

3

to have a go; to try and do (something); to take a chance with something

2

here I am; I'm home!; presently; right away; right now

1

surface; face; outside; exterior; appearances; superficiality

3

to glitter; to glisten; to sparkle; to twinkle; to glare; to gleam

4

armor; armour

3

reflection; reverberation; reflex; reflexes

3

this one

1

surprise attack; surprise visit; catching a person off guard

1

to give the stamp of approval

1

criticizing; lambasting; pointing out faults; calling for a retake; ordering (somebody) to redo something

1

handshake; reconciliation; joining hands; cooperation

4

being deeply moved emotionally; excitement; passion; inspiration; deep emotion; strong impression

4

this (is) again; really; so; extremely

1

to be crushed; to be smashed; to become useless; to cease functioning; to go bankrupt; to go out of business

2

spittoon

10

to grasp; to get

1

fame; reputation; renown

4

apologetic

2

decoration; order; medal

2

elementary school student; primary school student; grade school student

1

bamboo sword (for kendo); bamboo fencing stick

1

to swing; to wield (physically); to exercise (e.g. power, ability); to exhibit; to flourish; to prosper

6

every day

6

outline; main points; generally; on the whole; general; rough

6

bulky; massive; thick; heavy

2

unripe; green; inexperienced; immature; unskilled

2

proof; evidence; certificate; license; to testify (usu. Christian religious context); enlightenment

2

giving lessons at pupils' homes; going to train in stable other than your own

1

dojo; hall used for martial arts training; manda (place of Buddhist practice or meditation, esp. the place under the bodhi tree where Buddha attained enlightenment)

1

leader; guide; mentor; coach

2

to apply (a rule); to be applicable; to come under (a category); to fulfill; to hold true

2

3000; three thousand; many

1

practice-swinging (sword, bat, tennis racket, etc.)

1

all-Japan; all-Japan championships; (Japanese) national championships

1

overall victory; championship

1

practice; training; drill; (an) exercise; workout

11

unconditionally; as a rule

1

another time; again; over again; formally; especially; intentionally

4

these days; nowadays; now; at present; recently; lately

1

royal family

7

to close; to shut

2

subversive activities

1

person; -er; (arch.) expert; (arch.) geisha; (arch.) prostitute

6

image; figure; figure; form; image

1

to catch; to capture; to catch hold of (someone); to stop (e.g. a stranger in the street); towards (someone); at (someone)

1

unreasonable; unnatural; impossible; forcible; forced; excessive (work, etc.); immoderate

6

skill; dexterity; master hand

1