a little; some; somewhat; amount; quantity; number
to chuckle to oneself; to gloat (over)
the ninth; Beethoven's Ninth Symphony
sleeping during the day; (afternoon) nap; siesta
to see; to witness; to observe; to catch sight of; to get a glimpse of; to encounter
conspirators; faction; cabal; clique
to push up; to force up; to pressure one's superiors; to burst out (of emotions, etc.); to fill one's heart
complexion; one's colour; one's color; countenance; expression; one's face
to surpass; to outstrip; to excel
no matter how you put it; whatever the circumstances may be; say what you like; no matter how you look at it
common; shared; to be common (to); to be shared (by); -wide
to meet (the enemy) and attack; to engage (the approaching enemy); to confront; to intercept
sleek; smooth; thin (of a liquid); without hesitation or delay
to be in the news; to be talked about; to become a popular topic of conversation; to become the talk of the town; to become topical
pair; couple; antithesis; counter for items that come in pairs; counter for sets (of clothes, small furniture, utensils, etc.)
unusual; uncommon; extraordinary; out of the ordinary; incomparable; serious
cause (grounds) for concern (anxiety); reason for uneasiness
white heat; incandescence; becoming excited; getting heated (e.g. of a discussion); reaching a climax
tough; stiff; inflexible; obstinate; tired; worn out
cliff; precipice; precipice; brink of a dangerous situation
moderate (degree); proper (amount); temperate; suitable
to become damp; to become moist; to become wet; to lack energy; to be in a slump; to be in low spirits
without hesitation; with great optimism; (pushing or pulling) strongly; (drinking) heavily
naked; bare; uncovered; frank; open; blunt
to interrupt; to obstruct (a view, someone's way, etc.); to block (light, wind, etc.); to intercept; to cut off
to command a view; to look out over (onto, across, etc.); to overlook
mountain stream; valley; dale; wetlands; swamp; marsh
small stream; brooklet; murmuring (as of a stream)
thunderous; rumbling; thunderously; rumblingly
union; alliance; combination; RENGO (Japanese Trade Union Confederation)
to find resolution; to be settled; to be collected; to be assembled; to be well arranged; to be in order
pointsman; switchman; rail transport worker who operated railway switches (points)
mark; sign; symbol; emblem; badge; crest
piece (in shogi, chess, etc.); (arch.) horse; (arch.) foal; bridge (of a violin, etc.)
(one's) exclusive use; private use; dedicated use; use for a particular purpose; exclusive use (of particular products); using only (e.g. a certain brand)
orders; instructions; directive; command
troop headquarters; stronghold; inn designated for use by a daimyo (Edo period)
meaning; tenor; effect; influence; appearance; aspect
to remain; to abide; to stay (in the one place); to be limited to; to be confined to; to only account for
trace; vestige; mark; sign; evidence
to follow (road); to pursue (course); to follow up; to follow (hyperlink)