piece (in shogi, chess, etc.); (arch.) horse; (arch.) foal; bridge (of a violin, etc.)
after all; in the end; anyway; (cannot) possibly; (not) at all; (not) by any means
one's origin (e.g. city, country, parentage, school)
whispering; whisper; secret talk; murmur
territory; dominion; grounds (e.g. school)
(a) step; one step; level; stage; small degree; small amount
just before; just prior to; right in front of; just in front of
unnatural; affected; studied; forced
bad; wrong; must not (do, be); should not; useless; no good; hopeless
to have one's hands slip (and drop something)
to let go of; to release; to part with (e.g. a possession); to relinquish; to send away (e.g. one's child); to let go
with a loud smack; whack; slap; crack; snap
foot; paw; leg; gait; pace; lower radical of a kanji; money
very loose; slowly; leisurely
to rise (of smoke, steam, etc.); to go up
tip of nose; before one's eyes; under one's nose; tip (of something)
capsicum (Capsicum annuum, esp. the cultivated chili peppers); chili pepper (chile, chilli); cayenne; shichimi pepper
training; education; stocking up; laying in; preparation (e.g. ingredients); girl studying to become a geisha
having a poor endgame; failing at the final stage; missing at the last turn; slacking off at the end
which way; which direction; which one (esp. of two alternatives); who
tactics; strategy; military operation; naval operation
unity; consolidation; uniformity; unification; compatible
outward appearance; ostensible; public; official
stimulating; exciting; provocative
best; extra-fine; exceptionally; extraordinarily; jumping and slashing (e.g. at an enemy)
wasteful; a waste; too good; more than one deserves; impious; profane
... is the reason; ... is my excuse
recommendation; advice; suggestion; encouragement
quarrel; brawl; fight; squabble; scuffle; argument
to buy; to purchase; to value (highly); to think highly of; to incur (someone's anger, displeasure, etc.); to elicit (e.g. sneers)
doctrine; rule; principle; -ism
readiness; (mental) preparedness; resolution; determination; resignation (to one's fate)
I'm sorry; (it's) inexcusable; thank you very much (for help, etc.)
to match (rhythm, speed, etc.); to join together; to unite; to face; to be opposite (someone); to compare; to check with
to make good; to improve; to do often; to be kind to; to treat well
to get into a panic; to be flustered; to panic; to get in a flap
to lift up; to hold up; to give; to present; to do (for someone)
to taste; to try (food or drink)
flavor; flavour; charm; appeal; experience; taste (e.g. of victory)
astonished; shocked; amazed; astounded; aghast
personal; individual; private
area; region; district; locality
before long; soon; almost; nearly; finally; in the end