(arch.) Chinese "Extended Net" constellation (one of the 28 mansions); counter for objects with stretched strings (i.e. bows, kotos), curtains, papers, etc.
sly; cunning; sneaky; miserly; mean; stingy
to be congenial; to agree with one; to be in one's nature
lucky; nice!; score!; bingo!
distinction (e.g. between right and wrong, public and private, etc.)
though; even if; whether ... or ...
going out; outing; leaving (one's home, office, etc.)
by any standard; (not) even as flattery
to go with (a companion); to hang out with; to do together
to sever relations (with somebody; esp. a relative or spouse); to break off (with)
to win and advance to the next round
just because; even if; even though
to lead; to take the lead (in doing something); to precede; to go before; to die before (esp. one's spouse, parents, etc.); to be a prerequisite
cum (e.g. bedroom-cum-study); holding both roles (e.g. Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs); and; in addition; concurrently; at the same time
opening game; (season) opener
battle formation; military formation
to be closed; to be blocked; to be clogged; to be plugged up; to be occupied; to be taken (e.g. accommodation)
measuring by feel; adjusting by feel; doing by feel; adapting to the situation (one's strength, strictness, etc.); making allowances; using discretion
hills and fields; countryside
to be brought forward (e.g. by three hours); to be moved up; to be hasty; to be rash; to quicken; to speed up
to force someone to clamp with their teeth; to force into someone's mouth (e.g. a gag); to wedge into a space; to inflict (a blow); to deal (a hit); to pull (a joke)
jumping sideways; flying sideways; running hurriedly (with one's body bent forward)
box; case; car (of a train, etc.); shamisen case; shamisen; public building; community building
to lock up; to shut up; to imprison
light; easy; non-serious; minor
to have much trouble; to have a hard time; to not know how to handle
law; act; method; mood; dharma; law
to chip; to nick; to break; to lack
from the beginning; without hesitation; flatly (e.g. refusing); entirely; completely
to keep in mind; to bear in mind; to try; to aim to do; to endeavor; to endeavour
to nip (something) in the bud
(an) unknown; unknown number; variable; unknown quantity; not yet known