goes before a verb to strengthen its meaning or to add emphasis
including ...; inclusive of ...; bundling together (items of different size, quality, etc.); lumping together; komi; extra points given to the white player as compensation for playing second
in so doing; when you do so; in this regard; on this occasion; some time during that period
playing with dirt; gardening; farming (as a hobby)
elderly woman; senior lady-in-waiting
honour; honor; glory; privilege
to manage (all by oneself); to control; to run; to take charge of
upper level; upper grade; high rank; advanced level; senior level; upper class
one's wife; one's wife and daughter or daughters
to shoulder; to carry on one's shoulder; to nominate for a position; to choose as a representative; to take (someone) for a ride; to deceive
middle; midway; middle position; moderate position; interim; intermediary
in time of need; for a rainy day; in case of emergency
to tie; to fasten; to wear (necktie, belt); to put on; to total; to sum; to be strict with
cord used to tuck up the sleeves of a kimono; sash (worn over the shoulder to the opposite hip); obi (strip of paper looped around a book, CD, etc. containing information about the product)
to eat; to drink; to receive (e.g. a blow); to be on the receiving end (of something undesirable); to undergo (trouble)
hyah!; hah!; there!; ugh!; argh!; damn it!
to prick; to stab; to poke; to prod; to use (a cane); to prop oneself up with
in a lively way; vividly; freshly; animatedly; actively; energetically
one's own strength or effort; (by) oneself
itching to do something; impatient; sorely tempted; eager
encouragement; inspiration; rousing; stirring up; raising (e.g. morale)
left hand; left-hand side; left-hand direction; (on) the left
right hand; right-hand side; right-hand direction; (on) the right
to attract (to oneself, e.g. with bait or light); to draw close; to charm; to attract; to have a convulsion; to convulse
songs with samisen accompaniment; musical performance
boorish; inelegant; unpolished; unromantic; tactless
captain; commander; commanding officer; leader
scattered; separated; dispersed
distance; difference; gap; disparity; gulf; chasm
command; direction; supervision; conducting (an orchestra, choir, etc.)
doll; puppet; marionette; puppet (person under the control of another); straw man; yes-man
birth; birthplace; born in (country, month, imperial era, zodiac year, etc.)
role; part; job; assignment
bear (any mammal of family Ursidae)
to leave (someone) alone; to leave to oneself; to leave (someone) be
as one would expect; just as you'd expect (from); just like (someone)
instant; moment; for an instant
to accrete; to become whole; to come together
to eat; to drink; to smoke; to suffer (e.g. defeat); to receive a blow
sacrificial pawn; sacrificed piece; sacrifice
thin (of an object); pale; light; watery; thin; weak (taste, etc.); little (affection, etc.)
falling out (with); quarrel; discord; estrangement; being on bad terms