jpdb beta

to hit a nerve; to go for the throat; to touch a sore spot

1

to hesitate to say; to mumble; to hem and haw; to falter

3

ground; land; the region in question; the local area; skin; texture; fabric

1

to have a comeback for every remark; to be always ready with excuses; to contradict everything

1

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

3

to be on the verge; to be on the brink; to get close

1

each other; one another

3

to share

1

accomplice; henchman

2

to fall onto; to happen; to befall

2

calamity; misfortune; disaster

2

together; jointly; at the same time; with; both

2

to fight against; to oppose; to face

1

at times; occasionally

4

life; life force; lifetime; lifespan; most important thing; foundation

8

reverse; opposite; converse (of a hypothesis, etc.); inverse (function)

2

wisdom; wit; sagacity; prajna (insight leading to enlightenment)

1

bold; daring; audacious

1

towards; against; regarding; in contrast with

4

irreplaceable

2

partner

1

to come near; to let someone approach; to bring near; to bring together; to deliver (opinion, news, etc.); to send (e.g. a letter); to let someone drop by

3

as a matter of fact; to tell the truth

1

although I say; although one might say; although called

2

to talk or say too much; to go too far; to overstate; to exaggerate

1

in some cases; sometimes; on occasions

2

change; variation; variety; diversity; inflection; declension

2

what is it (that); the meaning of something; what something is about

1

irritation; annoyance; frustration

1

unintentionally; unconsciously; by mistake; heedlessly; against one's better judgement (judgment)

1

sharp; harsh; stinging; thorny; snappy

2

what did you just say (to me)?; what's that?

3

truth; reality; truly; really; absolute truth

1

immediate reply

1

to be suspicious of; to be doubtful of; to be dubious of

1

to not believe one's ears

1

to be main; to be principal; to be important; to be conspicuous; to be prominent

1

countries

2

almost; roughly; approximately

7

religion; religious affiliation; belief; religious activity

1

(religious) faith; belief; creed

22

same; similar; (just) like; equal

2

saint; wise and virtuous person (esp. in Confucianism); great religious teacher; refined sake

3

calendar; calender (machine for flattening things)

1

calendar; almanac

1

to write down; to note; to jot down; to remember

1

sphere; circle; range; category

2

guardian deity

1

for example; for instance; e.g.

2

oath; vow

3