to set up (a house, store, etc.); to build; to have at the ready (e.g. a gun); to hold in preparation (e.g. a camera); to adopt a posture; to assume a stance; to put on an air
(hand) weapon; (arch.) one's forte; (arch.) one's special skill; (arch.) weapon one is skilled in using
to put oneself on guard; to stand ready; to square off
something; something or other; so-and-so; somehow (handling, dealing with something); anyhow; one way or another
horizontal (as opposed to vertical); side-to-side (as opposed to front-to-back); width; side (of a box, etc.); beside; aside
knowing; being aware (of); (an) acquaintance
running; gliding; first (harvest) of the season; beginning; start; kitchen sink
Mr; Mrs; clan; he; him; counter for people
memory (of having seen something or someone before); remembrance; recollection; recognition
another place; some other place; another (person or thing); other; beyond (one's expectations, imagination, etc.); outside
surname; family name; hereditary title (used in ancient Japan to denote rank and political standing)
(social) standing; status; identity; birth; one's circumstances; one's means
ascent; climbing; up-train; train heading toward the starting point of its route; upbound (esp. toward Tokyo); upstream
shortness of breath; panting; puffing; running out of steam (of the economy, a project, etc.); losing momentum; loss of efficiency
of course; certainly; naturally
satisfaction; pride; one's strong point; one's forte; regular customer; regular client
formal; stiff; pompous; stern; solemn; grave
I, myself; one-self; by one-self; even I; even one
funny; amusing; strange; odd; wrong; unsuitable
contempt; scorn; disdain; despising; looking down on; slighting
sneer; derision; scornful laugh; cold smile
one's superior; higher-up; boss; senior
interesting; fascinating; amusing; funny; enjoyable; fun
threat; intimidation; menace
impudence; cheekiness; impertinence
skillful; skilful; delicious; tasty; good (deal, idea, etc.); profitable
without; unless; have to do
three; three years of age
stature; body height; one's means; one's status; one's ability
sun (approx. 3 cm); length; measurement; shortness; tininess
to become pale; to turn pale
to float; to set afloat; to show on one's face (smile, sadness, etc.); to recall; to call to mind
to loosen one's sword slightly in the scabbard
indeed; really; very; extremely; absolutely; certainly
how; in what way; how (much); to what extent; however (much); no matter how
(what) the heck; (why) in the world; one object; one body; one form; one style; one Buddhist image
sudden impulse; passing fancy
unsteadily (e.g. on one's feet); shakily; wavering (in one's mind); unsteadily; aimlessly; unconsciously
consent; agreement; acceptance; understanding; satisfaction (e.g. with an explanation); being convinced
management; dealing with; course of events; circumstances; end result (usu. bad); outcome