jpdb beta

forking the rook while checking the king

1

check

3

to run away; to flee; to escape; to make a getaway; to skedaddle

3

an instant; a split second; no time at all; (lit.) time of an "ah!"

1

evading blame by pinning it on a subordinate and abandoning them; (lit.) a skink lizard's shedding of its tail

4

losing one's position; losing one's standing; downfall; fall (from power); being overthrown

2

cordon

1

to burst into flames; to fire (of a gun); to fan a fire with one's breath; to breathe fire; to spit fire

1

down quilt; feather quilt

1

as if it were about oneself

1

rest; quiet; repose

6

(one's) life is not in danger; not life-threatening

2

top brass; upper echelon; higher-ups; top management; upper reaches; top of the pile

15

man of virtue; wise man; person of high rank; the four gentlemen (plum, chrysanthemum, orchid, and bamboo)

2

prefectural police (Osaka or Kyoto)

8

ending without incident; being successfully brought to completion; finishing something without a hitch

1

compensation payment (for co-operating e.g. with a voluntary government scheme)

3

one; 1; best; first; foremost; beginning; start

2

local sake

2

local specialty or souvenir bought as a gift while traveling (travelling); present brought by a visitor; something unpleasant that one is given (e.g. an illness while on vacation); unwelcome gift

6

we; us; I; me; my store (business, etc.)

17

equality (esp. of status); equal footing; equal terms

11

presence (e.g. of an observer); observation; trading session (at an exchange); rising from a crouch to charge; initial charge

4

thankfully; fortunately; luckily; thanks to your (his, their, everyone's, etc.) kindness; thanks to your assistance; thanks to your support

6

restlessly; in continuous motion

2

to feel depressed

1

evening; evening hour

2

lobby; lounge

13

newly-wed; newly married

2

blister; corn

4

to be jealous; to be envious

1

mere shadow of one's former self; having no trace left (of former glories, talent, looks, etc.); unrecognizable (as the person one used to be); unrecognisable

1

to feel under pressure; to feel impatient; to be in a hurry

3

booth

1

100 yen coin

7

getting poised again for charging; toeing the mark again; starting again; getting a fresh start; going back to square one

2

counter; window; teller window; contact person; point of contact

20

pharmacist; chemist

1

telecommunications company; telco

2

code; program; code; regulation; code; symbol set; cord

34

tobacco shop; tobacconist

1

in-patient

2

youthful impetuosity; youthful vitality

1

moth

3

to call together; to convene

1

immediately; right away; at once; easily; readily

1

to be in high spirits

1

tobacco shop; tobacconist

8

old-fashioned; ancient-looking; time-worn

1

insertion slot (e.g. coins, tickets); input port

2