jpdb beta

to thrust before; to thrust at

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at any cost; at any price; at any expense

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to cut one's way through; to tide over; to struggle through; to get over

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smoke screen; dazzler; camouflage; deceptive means; magic; witchcraft

2

dull; uninteresting; insignificant; unimportant; absurd; foolish

1

popular use; circulation; to pass as; to pass for

1

one's last moment; one's death; one's end

1

intentionally; on purpose; deliberately; taking something into account

3

to deceive; to blind the eyes of

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lucky; fortunate

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to make good one's escape; to get away; to outrun; to hold on (and win); to win narrowly

1

trunk; torso; plastron (in kendo); touching the plastron (kimari-te in kendo); frame (of a drum, etc.); sound box (of a shamisen, etc.)

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mark; target; object; subject; point (e.g. of argument)

3

both arms

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this is why; this means; it is the case that

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a cornered rat will bite a cat; despair turns cowards courageous

1

stake all (on something); play for all or nothing; throwing all into a task

1

complete devotion; body and soul; one's best

2

pit of the stomach; solar plexus

1

both parties; both sides

1

to appear; to come in sight; to become visible; to be expressed (e.g. emotions); to become apparent (e.g. trends, effects)

1

whirling; revolving; coiling around; winding around; working tirelessly; working hard

1

lower left

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upper right

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kasaya; monk's stole; wearing an article of clothing in the same manner as a kasaya (i.e. draped over one shoulder)

3

just a little

1

groan; moan; moaning

1

one knee

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right shoulder

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till; to; concerning (an area of expertise); swearing by (one's sword, God, etc.)

1

dripping; trickling; drop by drop; (arch.) (moving) slowly

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(lit.) blood flows; to have the blood of ... running in one's veins (artist, warrior, etc.); to be born with particular skills, characteristics, etc.; to have something "in one's blood"

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mud; slush; (wet) dirt; thief

4

to grasp; to get

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to use to the full (one's voice, energy, etc.); to muster all of (one's strength, courage, etc.); to summon all of; to exert fully; to strain (one's voice)

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to dodge; to evade; to avoid; to sidestep

2

roaring

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distribution

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to get better; to get well; to recover (from an illness); to be cured; to be restored; to heal

2

bare (naked) body; complexion (e.g. face)

2

excitement; stimulation; agitation; arousal

2

pair

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hill; height; knoll; bonus points awarded to the winner at the end of a game

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half-nakedness

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to say something is all right; to give the all-clear (e.g. to do something)

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transactions; dealings; business

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to flatter; to curry favor with; to curry favour with; to flirt with (woman with a man); to make eyes at (a man)

2

to jump at; to be attracted by

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colouring; coloring; sex appeal (esp. of women); sexiness; interest in the opposite sex; sexual feelings; charm

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occupation; profession; job; vocation; trade; calling

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