jpdb beta

poor health; ill health; unhealthy

1

researcher

1

overcoat; greatcoat; cloak; wrap; mantle

1

side table; bedside table

1

pen

4

to taper to a point; to become pointed; to be on edge; to be nervous; to be sharp (of a voice, words, etc.); to be harsh

2

together; mutually; reciprocally; adds a nuance of solemnity or formality

1

at a disadvantage; in an unfavourable position; having poor prospects; standing little chance

1

to keep company; to look after; to entertain; to play (a game) with

1

to lose; to be defeated; to give in (to); to yield; to be inferior (to); to be second (to)

6

stiffening; rigidity; rigor; stiffness; ossification; petrification

2

how; in what way; how (much); to what extent; however (much); no matter how

3

to take the initiative

1

shadow; silhouette; reflection; image; ominous sign; light (stars, moon); trace

2

underhand throw; underhand pitch; underhand delivery; submarine pitch

1

ruins; wreckage; wreck; broken remains; debris

6

simultaneously; all at once; in unison

4

to try to do; to attempt to do

2

fantasy; illusion; vision; dream

5

murder; killing; murderer

4

warning; caution; admonition; keikoku (penalty in judo)

1

concession; conciliation; compromise

2

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

2

to bring (something); to take along; to fetch; to get

2

may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly

5

such; this sort of; like this

5

to grow; to spring up; to sprout; to cut (teeth)

1

delicate; minute; fine; detailed; subtle

2

vivid (memory, description, etc.); fresh; graphic; fresh (blood, scar, etc.); still new; recent

1

molding; moulding; shaping; forming; modelling (i.e. plastic arts); modeling

1

confident; assured; self-assured; bullish

1

to see; to witness; to observe; to catch sight of; to get a glimpse of; to encounter

1

partly burned charcoal; cinders; charred remains; (arch.) servant boy at a brothel or teahouse

1

roughly; broadly; generally; more or less

1

to endure; to keep out (e.g. rain); to pull through; to get over; to surpass; to outdo

1

to rock; to shake; to swing

2

to stiffen; to become stiff; to harden

4

inner thoughts; real intention; at heart; deep down; inner center (centre)

2

to be astonished; to be amazed; to be astounded; to be deeply impressed

1

with a clash; with a thud; unexpectedly (meeting someone); suddenly (ending); abruptly (coming to a halt)

3

war potential; military strength; fighting power; ability (to compete); capabilities; valuable asset

11

excuse me; pardon me; I'm sorry; thank you; you shouldn't have; it's too much

2

to give (an example); to list; to summon up (e.g. all of one's energy); to gather; to arrest (a criminal); to capture; to nominate (e.g. for a position)

2

secret weapon

1

unprepared; careless; imprudent; indiscreet

2

to loosen; to slacken; to relax (attention, efforts, etc.); to let down (one's guard); to relax (a rule); to ease (e.g. restrictions)

1

knot

1

to relax; to release tension from one's muscles; to let go limp

1

to cut corners; to be shoddy; to slack off; to play a tenuki; to tenuki

1

assistance; help; aid; support; reinforcement

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