now (while the time is ripe); while one still can
at last; finally; barely; narrowly; just
other side; opposite side; other party
to slip through (a crowd); to weave through (e.g. traffic); to pass through; to get around; to elude (e.g. the law); to evade
right hand; right-hand side; right-hand direction; (on) the right
to rise; to go up; to enter (esp. from outdoors); to come in; to enter (a school); to advance to the next grade; to get out (of water)
quarrel; brawl; fight; squabble; scuffle; argument
guard (on a sword); brim (of a hat); visor; brim (of a pot); flange
to hit (e.g. one's head); to strike; to throw (at); to fling (at); to vent (e.g. one's anger); to express (one's feelings)
to stretch; to extend; to straighten out; to be flattened; to spread (of paint, cream, etc.); to stretch out (e.g. of a hand); to extend
great; excellent; distinguished; important; awful; terrible
to take out; to carry out; to bring out from where it belongs; to mention something; to broach a topic; to bring up (a subject)
adds force to a statement, decision or conclusion; indicates command; (strongly) emphasizes the previous word; adds focus; some- (e.g. something, someone)
straw doll; straw figure; straw effigy
pains; hard work; effort; trouble; labour; labor
rod; pole; neck (of a shamisen, etc.); shamisen; beam (i.e. the crossbar of a balance); single line (esp. as a flying formation for geese); penis
antiquity; ancient times; bygone days; former times
Western-style clothes (cf. traditional Japanese clothes)
to get used to seeing; to become accustomed to seeing; to be familiar with
moustache; mustache; whiskers (on a cat, etc.); feelers (on an insect, etc.); shadow (on a candlestick chart)
to incline; to lean; to devote oneself to; to concentrate on; to ruin; to squander
hell realm; Naraka; Hell; hell; misery; place where a volcano or hot springs constantly spew smoke or steam
ticket; token; label; tag; sign; card; playing card
skilfulness; skillfulness; cleverness
to raise (a sword, fist, etc.); to lift; to throw up; to fling up; to swing up
to put to bed; to let sleep; to lay (something) down; to put on its side; to let (money, goods, etc.) lie idle; to set aside unused
to take (someone) with one; to bring along; to go with; to be accompanied by
humorous; funny; amusing; enjoyable (e.g. life); pleasant; fun
cheers; applause; ovation; acclamation
doll; puppet; marionette; puppet (person under the control of another); straw man; yes-man
boo! (sound used to scare someone); ugh (dissatisfaction, aggravation); ulp (consternation)
clever; smart; sharp (ear, etc.); sensitive; discerning
to burn; to roast; to broil; to heat; to heat up; to make (charcoal, pottery, bricks, etc.); to bake
flushing (of one's cheeks); dizziness; rush of blood to the head
rise; increase; income; takings; completion; end; end result (e.g. of crafts)
tongue; tongue-like object; clapper (of a bell); talon (of a lock)
to hurt; to smart; to sting
to pierce; to stab; to sting; to bite; to sew; to stitch; to pole (a boat)
scream; shriek; shout; exclamation
devil; demon; Satan; the Devil; Māra; evil spirits or forces that hinder one's path to enlightenment
child; kid; (one's) child; offspring; young woman; young (animal); offshoot
more and more; all the more; at last; finally; (at the) last moment; worst possible time