jpdb beta

equal (in ability); even; evenly matched; well-matched; on par (with)

2

as always; as usual

6

to draw a bow; to oppose; to defy; to disobey one's superiors

4

cheer; shout of joy

1

kyūdō; kyudo; Japanese archery

3

self-improvement; (mental) training; self-discipline; cultivation

2

essence; quintessence; spirit; soul; heart; pith (and marrow)

4

power; authority; influence

1

rock-paper-scissors (game); janken

1

to stick (in); to stick out; to rise sharply; to stand (doing nothing)

3

to stick out too much; to protrude too far; to be too strong (e.g. of tea); to be too forward; to be too assertive; to be pushy

1

archery; mapping; map; morphism

1

batting first

1

taking the field first; batting second

1

points of improvement; improved areas; points needing improvement; problem areas

1

kowtow (bow made from a kneeling position wherein the forehead touches the ground)

1

he; she; that guy

5

historical event; ancient event; tradition; folklore; legend

1

disrespect; irreverence; impiety; blasphemy; profanity

1

to punish; to penalize; to penalise

1

to be different from what was previously said; to be different from what was promised

1

radius

1

time (three times, each time, etc.); times

1

kneeling down on the ground; prostrate oneself

2

sudden impulse; passing fancy

1

to pilfer; to filch; to swipe

2

gasping

3

entreaty; appeal; petition

2

Warring States period (of Japanese history, approx. 1467-1568); Sengoku period; Warring States period (of Chinese history, 403-221 BCE); era of vicious competition

1

to go ahead; to proceed; to carry on

1

rattling and trembling of a house (traditionally believed to be caused by oni or the deceased); creaking of a building (and its furniture)

5

heirloom

2

warehouse; storehouse; cellar; magazine; granary; godown

1

to report; to notify

1

stolen goods; stolen article; loot; spoils

1

they; those guys; those fellows

1

seeing through (a trick, someone's mind, etc.)

1

to work out a plan of deception; to scheme; (arch.) to think up a plan; (arch.) to think over a plan; (arch.) to discuss; (arch.) to consult

1

otherwise; if not; or else

1

conclusion; end; settlement; balance; harmony; fitting (in)

1

to pair up; to form a pair; to mate; to copulate; (arch.) to fix (an arrow to the string); (arch.) to place outriders on the left and right

2

stiff and slackless; tense without any looseness; cling tightly; pulled or stretched as far as possible; creaking of a door or oar

1

to be needed; to be necessary; to be required; to be wanted; to need; to want

3

to bend; to warp; to yield; to be supple (e.g. bamboo, body); to be flexible; to be pliant

2

groan; moan; moaning

1

mishearing; (feigned) deafness; homophonic translation of song lyrics for comic effect

1

hitting the target

1

venting one's anger (on someone or something); taking out one's anger on

1

to writhe in agony

1

narrow-minded; small-minded; close-minded; intolerant

1