jpdb beta

setting the table; laying the table; setting up; getting one's ducks in a row; running interference

2

followers; subordinates; being under someone's command

3

request

1

that's so, however ...

1

decisive blow; game-winning hit (e.g. in baseball)

2

to draw (a thread); to let out (e.g. a rope); to head out as a group; to set out in large numbers; to send out one after another; to dispatch

1

to devise; to arrange; to plan; to plot

2

darkness; the dark

2

great success; huge success

1

to strain (one's stomach); to bear down (during childbirth); to push down

1

calculation; computation; reckoning; consideration; calculation; estimation

3

to carry; to transport; to come; to go; to use (a brush, chopsticks, etc.); to move

3

not factored in; not included in calculations; unaccounted for; unplanned for

2

to turn up; to roll up (e.g. sleeves); to do over and over again; to do relentlessly; to stage a comeback (against) (in mahjong, horse racing, etc.); to come from behind

1

the former; the first

1

misreading

1

to pledge allegiance; to swear an oath of allegiance; to take an oath of allegiance

1

person of doubtful origin; suspicious stranger

1

emotional; sentimental

1

high (spirits); euphoric; intoxicated; high

1

to surprise; to frighten; to create a stir

1

colourful; colorful; multicoloured; various; varied; variegated

1

broad-minded; (of a rikishi) tall, with long reach, making it harder for their opponent to get a grip on their mawashi

1

vocal mimicry

1

signature move (assoc. with a martial artist, wrestler, etc.); finishing move

1

a mere ...; only a ...; insignificant

1

senior high school student

4

who; what kind of person

1

to teach; to instruct; to tell; to inform; to preach

2

it's different when ... but; it's not so bad when ... but

1

to put on (one's head); to wear; to be covered with (dust, snow, etc.); to pour (water, etc.) on oneself; to bear (e.g. someone's debts, faults, etc.); to take (blame); to overlap (e.g. sound or color)

2

to trick; to cheat; to deceive

1

going into battle; departure for the front; appearing (in a match); starting an election campaign

1

risk

3

to brave; to risk; to harm; to afflict; to desecrate; to profane

1

safety; security

2

fruit; nut; berry; fruits; profit

1

beginner

1

indirect

1

dramatic decrease; sharp drop; sudden fall

1

to content oneself with; to be resigned to (one's fate); to be contented (satisfied) with (one's lot)

2

by all rights; properly speaking; legally speaking

2

(all) important positions; every strategic point; each key post; (all) important parts; every important point

1

to come to a settlement

1

to anticipate; to foresee

1

good thing; nice thing; good excuse; good grounds; (good) idea; interjection used to impress an idea or to urge a response

1

we; us

5

to look back on (the past); to reflect on; to look behind (at); to turn round (and look); to consider; to concern oneself about

1

deploring; lamentation; regret; complaint

1

at leisure; in a relaxed manner; in a carefree manner; to relax; to take it easy; to chill

2