only; merely; approximately; about; just (finished, etc.); as if to; (as though) about to
to compliment and criticize lavishly (criticise)
haniwa; hollow unglazed terracotta figure from the Kofun period
first (of all); firstly; probably; most likely; more or less (satisfactory); on the whole
shiritori; word-chain game; word game in which players must give a word starting with the last syllable of the word given by the previous player
to hit; to strike; to strike (noon, etc.); to sound (cymbals, etc.); to beat (rhythmically, e.g. pulse, waves, etc.); to move; to impress
comprehension; consent; understanding; OK; roger (on two-way radio)
to thrust (something) into (something); to cram; to plunge into; to charge into; to delve into (a matter); to go into depth; to press (someone) about
to branch; to fork; to separate; to split; to disperse; to scatter
covering; protection; backing; relief
victory goes to the one who makes the first move; being quick to take action leads to victory; the early bird gets the worm
danger; peril; hazard; risk
defense; defence; safeguard; protection
to eat; to drink; to receive (e.g. a blow); to be on the receiving end (of something undesirable); to undergo (trouble)
to be careful; to pay attention; to take care
in one go; in one gulp; in one breath; immediately; instantly; right away
together (with); at the same time; in a lump
may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly
(not) at all; (not) a bit; (not) in the least; (not) in the slightest
isn't it?; let's ...; why don't we ...; how about we ...
stone; jewel; precious stone; flint (in a lighter); stone (in go); stone (in the bladder, kidney etc.); calculus
weak point; weakness; shortcoming; defect; flaw; sore spot
lily (Lilium spp.); yuri; genre of comics and novels about female homosexuality
child; kid; (one's) child; offspring; young (animal); young woman; offshoot
to roll up; to enfold; to swallow up; to involve; to drag into
frail; having a weak constitution; being in poor health
hopeless; futile; no use; beyond help; cannot be done
to move; to stir; to operate; to run; to make a move; to take action; to be touched
one's own convenience; one's way; surroundings; environment; convenience; ease of use; financial circumstances
body; torso; trunk; build; physique; health
what's what; heads or tails
senior (at work or school); superior; elder; older graduate; progenitor; old-timer
in this way; thus; such; uh...
light; illumination; ray; happiness; hope; influence
cane; walking stick; staff; wand
idiot; moron; trivial matter; folly; stupid; foolish
spell; curse; dharani; mantra