grinding of the teeth; involuntary nocturnal tooth grinding; bruxism; grinding one's teeth out of anger or vexation; gnashing one's teeth; gritting one's teeth
treasuring; cherishing; prizing; holding dear
long-handled Chinese spear; lance; weapon; arms; grip of a bow; parade float decorated with long-handled Chinese spears
painful; sore; cringy; embarrassing; exceeding
sparkle of one's eyes; insight; discernment; penetration
liver; innards; courage; spirit; crux; essential point
to cool (from room temperature); to chill; to calm down; to cool off; to be frightened (at); to be scared (of)
all bark and no bite; unable to live up to one's claims
1000 ri; (a) long distance
to chase; to run after; to pursue
suddenly; all of a sudden
swallow (bird of the Hirundinidae family); martin; barn swallow (Hirundo rustica); younger man involved with an older woman; boy toy
forming a circle; circular formation (orig. in battle); huddle; ring
super-; ultra-; extremely; really; over; more than
remainder; remnant; (not) very; (not) much; too much; excessively
prosperous; flourishing; thriving; muscular; brawny
surely; undoubtedly; sternly; severely; having no slack; rigid
should not be; must not be
healthy; robust; strong; solid; durable
bristly beard; bristly mustache; tiger whiskers
to stand on end (hair, fur); to bristle; to ruffle (up)
tree peony (Paeonia suffruticosa); moutan; wild boar (meat)
large; big; older; senior; final; ultimate
(right at the) side; just beside
to hold in one's arms; to carry in one's arms; to have (problems, debts, etc.); to take on (a responsibility); to employ; to have (on one's staff)
severe; intense; awe-inspiring; biting; bitter (cold); piercing
iron armor (armour); iron helmet
clothing; dressing; binding (of a book)
very; greatly; exceedingly
poor; meagre; meager; feeble; scanty; shabby
(a) step; one step; level; stage; small degree; small amount
companion; partner; other party; addressee; opponent (sports, etc.)
already; as early as; at the earliest; at the soonest
sweeping sideways; mowing down
mane (of a horse, lion, etc.)
to steal; to rob; to deceive; to trick; to graze (in passing); to skim; to appear and quickly disappear (a thought, a smile, etc.)
foot; paw; leg; gait; pace; bottom structural component (i.e. radical) of a kanji; means of transportation
to hold aloft (e.g. a sword); to brandish
just; right; pure; genuine; truth
quick; swift; nimble; quick (understanding, judgement, etc.); alert; prompt