jpdb beta

with a twitch (e.g. an eyebrow); with a dip; with a bob; with a flutter

1

indifferently; paying no attention (to); taking no notice (of)

1

spreading one's legs wide apart; straddle; long stride; big steps; thigh-scooping body drop

1

having one's hands full; not having any room to do more; at the limit

1

short sword; knife; dagger; dirk; tantō

5

to stand in the way; to bar someone's way; to block the way

1

martial arts; military arts; wushu (Chinese martial art)

1

knowledge (of a skill, art, etc.); proficiency; essentials; know-how; preparedness; readiness

2

self-protection; self-defence

1

to be caught; to be captured; to be taken prisoner; to be seized with (fear, etc.); to be a slave to; to stick to

1

shame; disgrace; (sexual) violation; rape

1

to ring (a bell); to strike (a gong, drum, etc.); to beat; to sound

2

blunt (e.g. sword); dull; lazy; cowardly; good for nothing

1

attire; dress; clothes; clothing; costume; garb

3

rioter; ruffian

2

to happen to have; to have on hand; to carry (e.g. money)

1

that is so; that is right; it looks to me; people say that; it is said that; I hear that

3

last days; the end; one's fate

1

eyeball; special feature; centerpiece; special program; loss leader; sunny-side up fried egg

6

to line up; to set up; to enumerate; to itemize; to be equal (to); to compare well (with)

1

to lift up; to hold up; to give; to present; to do (for someone)

3

haughty arrogance

1

he; him; boyfriend

1

surely; certainly; no doubt; must

1

to become pale; to turn pale

2

to like; to prefer

2

demon; devil; -crazed person; -obsessed person; dreaded; terrible

1

conformity; alignment; tuning; same tone; same pitch

1

(fighting) spirit; motivation; shout (for getting in the right mood to deal with something, etc.); cheer; kiai; short shout when performing an attacking move

3

to run up to

1

strong pressure; heavy pressure

3

control; check; restraint; inhibition

1

uncle

1

to hold aloft (e.g. a sword); to brandish

1

feint

1

to aim at (with a weapon, etc.); to be after (something or someone); to have an eye on; to aim for; to set up as a goal

2

knee; lap; knee and thigh (while sitting)

1

shin; shank; lower leg

2

portion; section; part

1

human body

1

vital part (of the body); tender spot; key point; essential point; male crotch (as a target in fighting); vital point

1

to strike (someone) down; to knock down; to thrash; to place firmly

1

painful; sore; cringy; embarrassing

4

word; remark; statement

1

deliberately; intentionally; on purpose; purposely

1

with all one's strength; with might and main; as hard as one can

1

pillar; post; support; prop; counter for buddhas, gods, nobles, etc.

2

to drop; to let fall; to omit

1

handmade; homemade

1

sharp sword

1