jpdb beta

to ill-treat; to bully; to torment; to be tough on (e.g. one's body); to treat harshly

3

to condemn; to blame; to urge; to press; to torture; to torment

2

to show contempt for; to look down upon; to have a low opinion of; to cause to fall; to make decline

1

finally; in the end; at last; in the end; after all; never (happened)

1

to give up on; to turn one's back on; to abandon; to forsake; to desert; to leave

1

because of; on account of; about; on; per; for every

2

shunning; ostracism; exclusion; flick (of one's finger; to express disgust, scorn, disapproval, etc.)

1

to increase; to grow

1

to repeat; to do over again

1

increasingly; more and more; decreasingly; less and less

1

and; and then; thus; and now; and finally

4

four people

2

to plan; to attempt; to plot; to conspire; to deceive; to trick

1

trap (for catching animals); snare; trap; trick; ruse

2

to fit (e.g. a pane into a frame); to insert (e.g. a cork); to put on (something that envelops; e.g. a ring, gloves); to place (a hoop) around; to pigeonhole (into a particular category); to force (into a mold); to entrap

2

(one's) exclusive use; private use; dedicated use; use for a particular purpose; exclusive use (of particular products); using only (e.g. a certain brand)

1

secret; secrecy; mystery; secret (e.g. to success); esoteric teachings

4

(Edo-period) account book

2

to obtain; to get; to procure; to win; to secure

1

evil deed; wrongdoing; crime; misfortune; calamity

4

to drain; to pour; to float (e.g. logs down a river); to set adrift; to wash away; to carry away; to broadcast

1

to be in high spirits; to be encouraged; to be lively; to cheer up

1

head (of a household); proprietor (of a store); one's husband; (one's) employer; (one's) master; host

4

information; making a report (to a superior)

1

crucial; key; most important; main (point)

2

beforehand; in advance; ahead of time; previously

1

preparation; arrangements; provision; getting ready; laying out (e.g. a meal)

1

bright red; deep red; flushed (of face); downright (e.g. lie); complete; utter

2

spurious article; forgery; counterfeit; imitation; sham

1

complete loss of face

1

extent; degree; limit; bounds; (span of) time; (a) distance; the state of

1

to jump out; to leap out; to appear (suddenly); to emerge; to protrude; to project

6

to hold a grudge; to hold something against someone

1

tenacious; persistent; stubborn; vindictive; spiteful; vengeful

1

to be sorry; to beg someone's pardon; to be much obliged; to be grateful; to be amazed; to be greatly impressed

5

failure

2

in the end; finally; after all; ultimately

1

policeman's rope; arresting (a criminal)

1

to receive; to get; to catch (e.g. a ball); to be struck by (wind, waves, sunlight, etc.); to sustain (damage); to incur (a loss); to undergo (e.g. surgery)

4

panel; wainscoting; wainscotting; plight; fix; bind

2

to descend; to stoop; to degrade oneself; to be reduced to

1

after making the rounds; after having passed through many hands; after going through many places; eventually

1

scoundrel; rascal; villain

2

the wolf knows what the ill beast thinks; it takes one to know one; it takes a thief to catch a thief

1

fight fire with fire; set a thief to catch a thief; fight one evil with another

1

to march (someone) off (e.g. to the police station); to lead away; to take away

1

crime; sin; penalty; sentence; fault; responsibility

2

to drop; to lose; to clean off (dirt, makeup, paint, etc.); to remove (e.g. stains or facial hair); to lose (a match); to reject (an applicant); to lower (e.g. shoulders or voice)

2

what is it (that); the meaning of something; what something is about

3

sad; miserable; unhappy; sad; lamentable; deplorable

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