jpdb beta

to like; to prefer

3

fool; idiot; simpleton

8

self-protection

1

to carry in one's hand; to carry with one; to have on one's person; to take along (someone); to take (someone) with one; to be accompanied by

3

knowledge; understanding; rules; regulations; deputy; acting

2

you; you bastard; you son of a bitch; (arch.) you

23

to compete with; to argue with; to quarrel

1

on the way; en route; in the middle of; midway; halfway

8

to sink (into one's seat, etc.); to leap to one's death (by drowning); to be reduced to (esp. working as a prostitute)

1

to go past; to pass; to pass by

2

or something; for instance ... (though there are other suitable options); ... or ...; as soon as; right after; while still

6

naginata; polearm with a curved single-edged blade (similar to a glaive); naginata; martial art of wielding the naginata

1

to wield; to brandish; to display (one's knowledge); to show off; to abuse (one's power); to manipulate someone

7

convenient; favorable; favourable; expedient; expedience

2

to turn; to revolve; to visit several places; to function well; to pass a certain time

6

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

at once; right away; promptly; on the spur of the moment

6

overhand grip

1

to reach; to touch; to be delivered; to arrive; to be attentive; to be scrupulous

4

underhand grip; backhand grip (e.g. in tennis); unexpected twist; turning the tables (on an opponent)

2

to recover; to rally; to improve; to pick up

1

otherwise; or else; if not

3

to be full; to wax (e.g. moon); to rise (e.g. tide); to mature; to expire

1

softly; gently; stealthily; secretly; to leave alone; to leave as it is

1

to allot; to allocate; to supply with; to furnish; to fit to; to fasten to

2

momentary; instantaneous

2

dealing fully (with); going into (issue, etc.); stepping into; alcove

1

to scream; to whine; to grumble; to complain

2

iron hammer; (fig.) crushing blow

1

to hit hard; to punch hard; to give a hard blow; to wallop; to sock

2

to throw violently against; to slam against; to strike; to thrust at someone (e.g. a letter)

2

wrist

1

offensive ability

3

dramatic decrease; sharp drop; sudden fall

1

in this manner; in this way; like this

1

to knock down; to beat (someone) up; to injure (someone) so badly they cannot recover (esp. emotionally); to overwhelm (with mental anguish, etc.)

4

remnant; residue; remaining; left-over

6

to set up (a house, store, etc.); to build; to have at the ready (e.g. a gun); to hold in preparation (e.g. a camera); to adopt a posture; to assume a stance; to put on an air

6

spirit; heart; disposition

1

good; excellent; fine; nice; pleasant; agreeable

1

willpower; guts; determination; character; nature; disposition

1

to step on; to trample down; to tread on

1

door; gate; opening; title page

7

to throw open; to leave open

1

to jump in; to leap in; to plunge into; to burst in; to barge in

4

one's own room

2

giving and taking; exchange (of letters); arguing back and forth; (conversational) exchange

1

information; experience; observation; seeing and hearing

1

arbitration; intercession; mediation

1

any more; any further; any better; any longer

5