jpdb beta

to be sufficient; to be enough; to be worth doing; to be worthy of; to do (the job); to serve

4

this and that; this or that; one thing or another; this way and that

2

(turning) round and round; in circles; wrapping around; winding around

2

matter causing distress; something causing worry

1

to do (something) to spite (someone); to rebuke indirectly; to make an insinuation; to make a display of affection (for each other); to show off a relationship

1

surplus; margin; leeway; composure; placidity; complacency

5

attitude; manner; behaviour; attitude (towards an issue, etc.); position; stance

5

to irritate one; to get on one's nerves

1

center; centre; middle; -centered; -centred; -focused

3

effort; exertion; endeavour; endeavor; hard work; striving

2

one's circumstances; environment; situation (in life)

1

vexed; irritated; fretful; shaggy; bushy; ragged

1

to associate with; to keep company with; to go out with; to go along with; to follow someone's lead; to accompany someone

1

a little while later; for a little while; some time later; for some time; presently

1

to leave word; to leave a message

4

wooden sword

4

indigo dye

1

to change one's clothes

4

to put on (lower-body clothing, e.g. pants, skirt, footwear); to wear; to affix (a sword to one's hip); (arch.) to affix (a bowstring to a bow)

1

to tie up in a bundle (e.g. straw, hair, bills, letters); to bundle; to govern; to manage; to fold (one's arms); to put together (one's hands)

1

one swing; one shake (e.g. of pepper); one sword

1

bamboo sword (for kendo); bamboo fencing stick

4

split bamboo; bamboo slat; bamboo split; noisy bamboo baton used by night watchmen (Edo period)

1

skin; hide; rind; peel; shell; sheath

2

to be hit; to strike; to touch; to be in contact; to be equivalent to; to be applicable; to be right on the money (of a prediction, criticism, etc.)

7

shock; impact; crash

4

to soften; to moderate; to relieve

1

blow; hit; stroke

1

to make efforts; to take pains; to break a bone

1

quite capable of ...; could happen; not unlikely to

2

to be cut out for (e.g. a job); to be suited (to)

1

serious; earnest; real sword (as opposed to a wooden practice weapon)

2

point (of a sword, etc.); pointed verbal attack

3

to be opposite; to face each other; to confront (an issue); to face

3

interval; distance; suitable time; appropriate opportunity; distance between opponents (kendo)

1

lower back; waist; hips; body (of hair, noodle, paper, etc.); resilience; spring

5

thanks; gratitude; manners; etiquette; bow; reward; gift

4

half-way up a slope or stairway; landing; center of three (horizontal) columns (of print) (centre)

1

lower tier; lower step; lower column; low position (of a sword in kendo, etc.)

2

structure; construction; posture (e.g. in martial arts); pose; readiness; determination

1

after

1

former; previous; old; first move (in go, shogi, etc.); opening move

1

before one knows it; before one realises; without one's knowledge; without noticing

1

physical strength; the strength of one's muscles

1

fast; quick; early (in the day, etc.); premature; (too) soon; not yet

2

evident; plain; distinct; clear

1

(those) who are; (that) which is; in the capacity of

1

several steps

4

to take the middle (between the two); to split the difference

1

the past; bygone days; one's past (that one would prefer remained secret); past (tense); preterit; previous life

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