coercion; overpowering; to overpower; to overawe; to daunt
to sit; to squat; to assume (a position); to hold steady; to hold still
to kill (a human) using a blade (sword, machete, knife, etc.); to slice (off); to lop (off); to cut (off)
firm; determined; resolute; conclusive
step; stair; grade; rank; counter for breaks in written language (or speech, etc.); dan
quiet (place); still; silent; inconspicuously; modestly; quietly
otherwise; or else; if not
thoughtless; reckless; rash; excessive; unreasonable; immoderate
after (a long process); at the end of; last line (of a renga)
unavoidably; inevitably; necessarily; reluctantly; against one's will
demand; firm request; requisition; requirement; desire
calm; composed; cool; quiet
admiration; being impressed; admirable; praiseworthy; astonishment; being appalled
first; foremost; most important; best; greatest; above all
barrier; checkpoint; gateway; hurdle; obstacle; trial
plotting (of maps); mapping; compilation
to shine; to look slightly upward (of a noh mask; indicating joy, etc.)
canopy (esp. the cloth or canvas used for it); awning; top (of a convertible); helmet cape; cloth covering one's back to protect against arrows during battle
unmanned; uninhabited; unattended; shorthandedness; lack of help
at full speed; impetuously; precipitately; headlong
dear me!; good gracious!; well; let me see; now
pout; displeasure; ill humor; ill humour; sullenness
running; gliding; first (harvest) of the season; beginning; start; kitchen sink
to get tired; to tire; to become worn out (of a well-used object); (arch.) to starve
speed; velocity; pace; velocity
to shake; to jolt; to rock (cradle); to swing
cooked rice; meal; food; one's living; livelihood
forktail bullhead (species of catfish, Pelteobagrus nudiceps)
outside a car (train, bus, etc.)
total darkness; pitch dark; bleak future; poor prospects
to jump out; to rush out; to appear (suddenly); to protrude; to project; to butt in
frequent appearance; frequent occurrence
in the following manner; as follows
moonlight; moon; moonbeams
board; plank; sheet (of metal); plate (of glass); cutting board; chopping board
alright; all right; right on; looking good; OK; okay
yes; indeed; ha!; what?; huh?; sigh
lower reaches (of a river); bottom; lower part; lower half (of the body, esp. the privates); feces (faeces); end
to throw into disorder; to disarrange; to disturb (order, peace, etc.); to corrupt (public morals); to dishevel (hair)
to long for; to yearn after; to admire; to be attracted by