koban; small oval gold coin used in the Edo period; oval; elliptical; small size (of paper)
small (of a grain or berry, etc.); small (in stature); limited (in abilities)
to float; to become merry; to be cheerful; to become loose; to become unsteady; to feel out of it; to be cut off (e.g. from those around you)
embezzlement; misappropriation; usurpation
groundless rumor; groundless rumour; false report
frequent; continual; constant; great; intense; strong
dumbfounded; speechless; flabbergasted; struck dumb with astonishment
arms; weapons (of war); armor; armour
renewal; update; replacement; renovation; breaking (a record)
copper (Cu); bronze (medal)
law; act; method; mood; dharma; law
to take advantage of; to follow blindly; to multiply
bow and arrow; weapon; arms
hunting gun (usu. shotgun or rifle)
horse; horse racing; promoted bishop; knight (court card in mekuri karuta and unsun karuta)
I'm told; is what I heard; is how it is, apparently; is what they said
to pick up; to adopt (a proposal); to take up (a topic); to take issue with; to make a problem of; to report (news); to cover
mane (of a horse, lion, etc.)
to be contrary (to); to go against; to infringe; to violate; to disobey (an order, teachings, etc.); to defy
corner; edge; (street) corner; turning; rough edges (of one's character, words, etc.); abrasiveness
to take (something) along; to bring with one; to carry (something) away; to bear
have to (do, be); must (do, be); is indispensable; is absolutely necessary
plot; scheme; trick; design; intrigue; artifice
that is so; that is right; it looks to me; people say that; it is said that; I hear that
reckless; thoughtless; rash; ill-advised; impulsive; mad (e.g. scheme)
to be added to; to be appended; to join in (e.g. a group of friends); to participate; to increase (e.g. heat); to gain in (e.g. influence)
last drink (of sake); last glass; last cup
to lead; to direct; to take command
commander-in-chief; supreme commander; captain (of a team)
sticky (situation); finding oneself trapped
meeting; assembly; party; society; association; club
sarugaku (form of theatre popular in Japan during the 11th to 14th centuries); (arch.) noh; (arch.) fooling around