cache; place to hide something
three; three years of age
to track down; to locate; to find out; to smoke out; to ferret out; to chase up
(one's) whereabouts; destination; where one is headed; outcome; course (of events); future
pains; hard work; effort; trouble; labour; labor
important matter; matter of great importance; serious affair; major incident; emergency
place; spot; field; discipline; occasion; situation; scene (of a play, movie, etc.)
infiltration; sneaking in; going undercover
guard on sword, polearms, etc.; flange; brim; visor (e.g. of a hat)
to match (rhythm, speed, etc.); to join together; to unite; to face; to be opposite (someone); to compare; to check with
close to; directly (e.g. staring); suddenly (e.g. stopping)
to attach; to join; to furnish (a house with); to wear; to put on; to keep a diary; to make an entry
to push; to press; to apply pressure from above; to press down; to stamp (i.e. a passport); to apply a seal; to affix (e.g. gold leaf)
softly; mildly; gently; politely
step; stride; counter for steps
to descend; to go down; to be handed down (of an order, judgment, etc.); to pass (of time); to surrender; to capitulate; to be less than
(arch.) seal; (arch.) stamp; depressing the string of a zither with one's left hand; (in archery) left hand; obstinacy; stubbornness
slowly (but steadily); gradually; irritatedly; impatiently; scorchingly (of the sun); sizzling (i.e. sound of frying in oil); sound of a warning bell, alarm clock, etc.
danger; peril; hazard; risk
to be late; to be delayed; to fall behind (in a race, one's studies, etc.); to lag behind; to be bereaved of; to be preceded by (someone) in death
already; now; by this time; quick; early; fast
to prick; to stab; to poke; to prod; to use (a cane); to prop oneself up with
however; having said that; but
impatience; uneasiness; irritation; fretfulness
sweat; perspiration; moisture; condensation; gulp; oops
shortness of breath; panting; puffing; running out of steam (e.g. economy); losing momentum
to raise; to raise up; to wake; to wake up; to cause; to bring about; to start
after all; in the end; conclusion; end; end of a game of go, shogi, etc.
to kill; to defeat; to beat
unique flavor (flavour); (degree of) flavouring; distinctive quality; special charm
throne; crown; government position; court rank; social standing; rank; grade (of quality, etc.)
taking; taker; last performer of the day (usu. the star performer); last performance of the day; active partner (e.g. in judo demonstration); emphatic or formal prefix
to jump into; to rush into
to drink; to gulp; to smoke (tobacco); to engulf; to overwhelm; to keep down; to suppress
chance; opportunity; machine; aircraft; counter for aircraft; counter for (remaining) lives
beforehand; in advance; previously
plan; project; schedule; scheme; program; programme
hit; success; guess; prediction; affability; friendliness; sensation
at the same time as; while; as well as (multiple roles)