to row; to scull; to pedal (e.g. bicycle); to swing (on a swing); to operate a hand pump; to push through (deep snow, the jungle, etc.)
channel (e.g. between two land masses); strait
to cross over; to go across; to extend; to cover; to range
as you were; return to your original position!; er, rather
to marry (of a woman); to become a bride; to marry into (a family); (arch.) to have sexual intercourse
sincerity; true heart; devotion
to wrap up; to pack; to cover; to envelop; to conceal (a feeling); to hide
to pour water (into); to dilute with water; to hinder; to hamper; to throw cold water on
to ask; to inquire; to implore (a god for an oracle); to seek direction (from your superior); to visit; to speak to (a large crowd at a theatre, etc.)
ago; since; before; previous
a little; a bit; somewhat; slightly; rather
worry; fear; anxiety; concern
to order; to command; to appoint
deviation; departure; omission
that is to say; that is; in short; in brief; clogging; obstruction; shrinkage
garden watchman; garden keeper; guard of the inner garden
to come out; to fall out; to fade; to discolour; to wear a hole (e.g. clothes); to leave (e.g. a meeting); to be clear
some; any; in any way; of some kind; of some sort
country; state; region; national government; central government; home (i.e. hometown, home country); (arch.) province (of Japan)
to chase; to run after; to follow (a set order, a trend, etc.); to drive out; to get rid of; to drive (e.g. a herd)
capital crime; crime resulting in a death penalty
no matter what it takes; by any means necessary; at all costs; by hook or by crook
to keep someone from doing; to stop; to prevent; to check; to hinder; to obstruct
to aim at (with a weapon, etc.); to be after (something or someone); to have an eye on; to aim for; to set up as a goal
at that time; at that moment; then; on that occasion
have no choice; there is nothing but; no more than
to turn up; to roll up (e.g. sleeves); to do over and over again; to do relentlessly; to stage a comeback (against) (in mahjong, horse racing, etc.); to come from behind
companion; partner; other party; addressee; opponent (sports, etc.)
to be talented; to be able
art; technique; means; way; trick; trap
wrong; not good; hopeless; past hope; must not do
manner of speaking; verbal argument; objection; protesting a decision (esp. that of a sumo referee); rumor; rumour
to be careful; to pay attention; to take care
to see through (a plot, lie, etc.); to penetrate into; to discover; to find out
end; close; finish; noh dance in plain clothes
counter for leaves in a book (esp. one with traditional Japanese-style binding); counter for blocks of tofu; counter for servings in a restaurant; counter for long and narrow things such as guns, scissors, spades, hoes, inksticks, palanquins, candles, jinrikishas, shamisen, oars, etc.; even number; 109.09 m
expectation; anticipation; purpose; intention; others' opinions of one; speculation
to perceive; to grasp (the situation)
abdomen; belly; womb; one's mind; one's real intentions; courage; nerve
clear; obvious; evident; bright; light
treason; treachery; mutiny; rebellion; insurrection
rebellion; uprising; insurrection; (arch.) treason
castle (in place names); castle; fortress
member of shogun's council of elders
beginning; start; first (in line, etc.); origin; such as ...; not to mention ...
to be main; to be principal; to be important; to be conspicuous; to be prominent