year; counter for years (e.g. of an era), grades (e.g. school); period of an apprentice's contract (usu. ten years)
true character; true form; true colors (colours); consciousness; one's senses
now that; since; so long as; because
to die; to pass away; to lose spirit; to lose vigor; to cease; to stop
cut in the skin caused by a vacuum formed by a whirlwind; mythical weasel-like creatures riding on whirlwinds and inflicting sharp, painless wounds
fox (esp. the red fox, Vulpes vulpes); fox (i.e. a sly person); soba or udon topped with deep-fried tofu; light brown; golden brown
black magic; black art; witchcraft; sorcery
very; considerably; by no means; not readily; middle; half-way point
convenient; handy; useful
seeming to be; appearing to be; like; similar to; in order to (e.g. meet goal); so that
dawn; daybreak; event (e.g. "in the event of ..."); occasion; occurrence
that child; that kid; that boy; (arch.) you
than; from; out of; except; but; more
direction; way; side (of an argument, etc.); one's part; type; category; field (of study, etc.)
heart; guts; nerve; central part
one; 1; best; first; foremost; beginning; start
locational advantage; advantageous position; products from the land (farm output, timber, minerals, etc.); land rent
enjoyable; fun; pleasant; happy; delightful
tengu; long-nosed goblin; bragging; conceit; braggart
mark; guide; purpose; aim; sight (on a firearm)
no sooner than; as soon as; immediately after; at the thought of; when I think about
matter for great congratulation
ostrich (Struthio camelus)
flesh; meat; flesh (of a fruit); pulp; the physical body (as opposed to the spirit); flesh; thickness
abundant; plentiful; rich; ample
blood relative; close relation; (one's) flesh and blood; flesh and blood; the body
one part; one portion; one section; one copy (e.g. of a document)
to do for (someone); to take in; to deceive; to hoodwink
clap (sound of wooden clappers); chop vigorously; slight movement (e.g. poke, small bird alighting); the end; originally end of a play, marked by clap of clappers; dot (esp. typographical)
bird; bird meat (esp. chicken meat); fowl; poultry
whole roast (e.g. pig, turkey, etc.)
feeling; sensation; preparedness; readiness; thought; sentiment
congratulations!; well done!; best wishes!; all the best!
happiness; good fortune; luck; blessing
fireball; ball of fire; will-o'-the-wisp; jack-o'-lantern
to chase; to run after; to pursue
expresses a firm view or feeling; please ...; would you ...
pale fiery light seen in the fields and mountains at night; will-o'-the-wisp
dangerous; risky; in danger; in jeopardy; uncertain; unreliable
safe; secure; certainly; surely; no thanks; I'm good