to set free; to let go; to release; to miss (e.g. a chance); to lose; to let get away
master; expert; Meijin (professional title); Meijin (highest title for male players in competitive karuta)
soft and fluffy (e.g. hair)
hoe-shaped helmet crest; stag beetle
that way; that direction; there; that (one); you; your family
to entrust (to someone); to leave (in someone's hands)
direction; orientation; bearing; course (e.g. of action)
to change; to alter; to transform; to reform; to revise; to amend
sponge gourd (Luffa aegyptiaca); Egyptian cucumber; loofah (bath sponge); loofa; worthless thing; insignificant thing
(rolling) along; (rolling) over and over; with a bright, ringing sound (e.g. of a bell); (laughing) in a bright, high-pitched tone; (changing) frequently (of opinions, conversation topic, etc.); constantly; (losing) all too easily
rise; increase; income; takings; completion; end; end result (e.g. of crafts)
above ground; on the ground; earth's surface; this world; this earth
hah (derisively); pooh; pfft (of something disappearing); poof; huff; puff
-like; pseudo-; imitation; counterfeit; comical character who mocks or apes the main character (in Japanese performing arts); (arch.) criticism
towards; against; regarding; in contrast with
(direct) hit; hitting the mark
(cannot) possibly; (not) by any means; (not) at all; utterly; absolutely
poison; toxicant; harm; evil influence; ill will; spite
glasses; eyeglasses; judgment; judgement; four-eyes
eternity; perpetuity; permanence; immortality
launch site (e.g. for rockets, missiles, or torpedoes); launch point; firing point
natural; right; proper; naturally; as a matter of course; rightly
like; similar to; as with; in the same way
to avoid (physical contact with); to avoid (situation); to evade (question, subject); to ward off; to avert; to put aside
request; favour (to ask); wish; please
cold; frigid; dignified; distinguished; (of an atmosphere) tense; nerve-racking
sermon; preaching; homily; remonstration; scolding; lecturing
OK; okay; fine (without); not needed; unnecessary
gyaru; (young) woman adhering to a fashion style usually characterized by dyed hair and gaudy clothing; gal; girl; young woman
(distinction of) sex; gender
comprehension; consent; understanding; OK; roger
this time; now; next time; another time; recently; lately
archer; bowman; shooter; gunner
specific; particular; designated; specifying; designating; identifying
skillful; adroit; craft; craftsmanship; plot; scheme
command; direction; supervision; conducting (an orchestra, choir, etc.)
distance; range; difference (e.g. in opinion); gap; metric
to keep; to preserve; to hold; to last; to endure; to keep well (food)
to watch for an unguarded moment
transformation; abnormality; sexual perversion; pervert; metamorphosis; transformation
final stage; terminal stage
cartoon; comic; comic strip; manga