jpdb beta

as if; as it were; as though; right then; just then; at that moment

2

starry sky

1

to look up at; to raise one's eyes; to look up to; to admire; to respect

3

to subsist; to keep on living

8

return to one's country

2

to pass; to elapse; to pass through; to go through; to experience; to go through

3

burly; strong; indomitable; indefatigable; robust (vitality, appetite, economic growth, etc.); strong

2

freshly severed head

3

to board an airplane; to get on an airplane

4

recouping one's strength for a renewed attack (on); making another attempt with redoubled efforts

1

to etch (name, etc.); to carve (design)

1

trauma (usu. psychological)

1

university; college; former central university of Kyoto (established under the ritsuryo system for the training of government administrators); the Great Learning (one of the Four Books)

30

game in which the object is to topple the opposing team's pole

1

duck; easy mark; sucker; sitting duck

2

after graduation

1

dripping with sweat; doing something by the sweat of one's brow

2

pillow; bolster; introduction (e.g. to a rakugo story); lead-in

1

of late; lately; this part; this point; here

2

syndrome

1

indicates uncertainty or second hand nature of information quoted

5

discipline; training; teaching manners

3

to bear fruit

3

to set aside

3

huge body; large build

1

crushed flat; flattened; flat-chested girl; sound of a sticky rice cake sticking to something

2

to let (someone) hear; to tell (e.g. a story); to make (someone) listen; to make (someone) understand; to grip (someone) with skilful singing, storytelling, etc.; to hold (someone) enchanted by

17

representative; representation; delegation; switchboard number; main number

7

inquiry; enquiry; investigation; (police) interview; questioning (e.g. witness, suspect); hearing

2

to take a breather; to take a rest; to take a break

1

point of compromise; common ground

1

to explain clearly; to give detailed instructions

1

refusal; rejection; denial; veto

7

under custody; under supervision; undecided match; draw; tie

6

to differ; to vary; to disagree

1

civil affairs; civil case

1

interrogation; hearing; trial

6

one's mind; one's inner feelings; (a decision hinging on) how someone feels about it

1

to follow (copy after) a precedent

1

indefinite

2

one's own judgement (judgment); decision made without consulting others; arbitrary decision; dogmatism

5

continuation; continuance; going on; resuming

2

end; close; finish; termination

1

introduction; bringing in; leading in; installation

4

disgraceful behavior; disgraceful behaviour; shameful sight

1

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

2

responsibility; duty; obligation

2

semi-; quasi-; associate

1

lack; absence; shortage; deficiency; privation

2

one way or the other; either way

2