to glitter; to glisten; to sparkle; to twinkle; to glare; to gleam
Imperial Guard (Meiji); personal guard
to descend; to go down; to be handed down (of an order, judgment, etc.); to pass (of time); to surrender; to capitulate; to be less than
flash; instant; lightning (speed)
to dance (orig. a hopping dance)
one-eyed; first (in a series); initial
commander; commanding officer; CO
gaining time; stalling for time; time-buying
Satan; the Devil; the Prince of Darkness; king of the demons who try to prevent people from doing good
troop headquarters; stronghold; inn designated for use by a daimyo (Edo period)
to leave a trail; to leave traces; to have a lasting effect
getting closer; drawing nearer; being not much different; being near (age, skill, etc.); becoming close (i.e. friendly); becoming intimate
to twist; to turn; to writhe (e.g. in pain); to twist around; to turn in one's seat
easy; simple; ready; casual; off-hand; easy-going
to graze (e.g. bullet); to scratch; to touch lightly; to take a percentage; to exploit; to squeeze
to cut down; to slay; to truncate; to round down; to omit; to discard
bodily sensation; sense; experience
to go through; to pass through; to struggle through; to get through (difficulties, danger, etc.); to escape (through the cordon)
in an instant; in a flash; right away; immediately
to replace; to exchange; to interchange; to substitute
to cut deep into; to cut one's way into (an enemy position); to rush on; to press someone hard (e.g. with questions); to get to the heart of (a matter)
to stop; to turn off; to park; to prevent; to suppress (a cough); to stop (someone from doing something); to dissuade
to stand in the way (esp. with legs spread out); to block the way; to stand in the way (e.g. of progress); to obstruct
to associate with; to keep company with; to go out with; to go along with; to follow someone's lead; to accompany someone
(nearly certain) death; extremely dangerous place (or situation) from which one might not return alive; proper place to die; dilemma; predicament
to throw; to fling; to heave; to toss
what did you just say (to me)?; what's that?
offensive smell; off-flavor; off-flavour
irritant odor; irritant odour; irritating smell (odor, odour)
beginning; start; first (in line, etc.); origin; such as ...; not to mention ...
to cling to; to hold on to; to grapple; to set about doing; to begin; to take hold of
skin; outer skin; integument; husk; hull; shell
action; movements; motions; bearing; behaviour; behavior
reins; bridle; control; the reins (on)
to overcome (opposition); to push past; to force one's way; to press and cut
instability; insecurity; crankiness
(bearing a) close resemblance; vivid reminder (e.g. of the past); dim; faint; vague
plan; policy; means; fifth principle of the Eight Principles of Yong; right upward flick
to play with; to joke; to use (esp. trick, sophistry, etc.); to deride; to scoff at; to make fun of
diligent study; devoting oneself to one's studies