jpdb beta

comfort; consolation; diversion

1

to negotiate (with someone about); to talk over (something with); to tackle someone (about); to throw on each other; to splash (water) on each other; to pour on each other

1

chat; desultory conversation

1

to roll up; to enfold; to swallow up; to involve; to drag into

1

flaring up; burning hotly; flying into a rage; losing one's cool; opening suddenly and widely (e.g. eyes, mouth); (arch.) acting resolutely

1

to blow off; to be blown off

3

in addition; furthermore; above (which); on top of (which)

1

fear of death

1

forever; in perpetuity

1

shame; embarrassment; disgrace

1

to be frugal; to be sparing; to value; to hold dear; to regret (e.g. a loss); to feel sorry (for)

1

retirement

3

front entrance; front door

1

being in charge (of an area of responsibility); being responsible (for a work role, etc.)

1

at the very beginning of one's speech; the first thing (one) says after opening the mouth

1

incomprehensible; nonsensical; puzzling; I don't get it; I'm confused; I'm lost

1

to fling; to throw off (clothes); to kick off (boots)

2

to regain one's footing; to get back on one's feet; to recover; (of the market) to improve

1

hurriedly; in a hurry; in haste; (arch.) sudden

1

sword (esp. Japanese single-edged); katana; scalpel; chisel; burin; knife money (knife-shaped commodity money used in ancient China)

25

(a) look; gaze

1

sharpness; cutting ability; quickness (of wit); incisiveness; peppiness (of a ball)

1

one's possessions; ownership

1

illegal; illicit; unlawful

1

was it?; I think it was ...; if I've got it right; (I, we) used to ...; I remember ...; it was ...

1

sentence-ending particle expressing doubt

1

trifles; minor details

1

putting off; postponing

1

nostril; nostrils

1

retirement; retiring (from a race, match, etc.); dropping out

2

to shake; to wave; to swing; to sway

1

to put on the brakes; to put a stop to

1

striking on the side; side blow; slanting (rain, snow, etc.); driving

1

we; us; I; me

2

to run to; to come running; to rush (someplace); to hasten

1

to mediate; to intervene

1

to be separated (of clothing); to be exposed; to be wide open; to stand with one's limbs apart; to block the way

1

attractive; good-looking; stylish; cool; smooth; neat

2

to do someone in; to bump someone off

3

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

8

to be descended from; to inherit (a disposition, etc.) from one's ancestors

1

while alive; during one's lifetime

1

to approach; to draw near; to get close; to get acquainted with; to get closer to; to get to know

2

admiration; wonder; astonishment

1

in succession; one by one

2

sword (esp. a large, double-edged one); blade; bayonet; swordsmanship; stinger; ovipositor

6

paper-thin (difference)

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

1

flash; brandish

1

to swing; to wield (physically); to exercise (e.g. power, ability); to exhibit; to flourish; to prosper

1