to take a pinch of something (e.g. salt); to pick up in one's fingers
offender (esp. murderer); criminal
stronghold; inner citadel; base; headquarters
worst; worst-case (scenario)
if one is unlucky; if one is careless
termination (of a contract); cancellation; rescinding; lifting (of a ban, sanctions, etc.); removal; release (from obligations)
to brace one's legs; to stand firm; to plant one's feet (firmly on the ground); to hold out; to persist; to make an effort
jaw; chin; barb (of a fishhook)
spirit; sprite; energy; vigor (vigour); fine details; semen
water (esp. cool or cold); fluid (esp. in an animal tissue); liquid; flood; floodwaters; water offered to wrestlers just prior to a bout
at once; immediately; without delay; promptly
lower back; waist; hips; body (of hair, noodles, paper, etc.); resilience; spring
canteen; flask; water bottle; thermos
to receive; to get; to accept; to take (someone's words or behaviour); to interpret; to understand
to sprinkle over (e.g. salt, pepper, etc. on food)
I'm sorry; (it's) inexcusable; I feel regretful; thank you very much (for help, etc.)
to sprinkle water on (something); to spray water on; to splash water on; to hinder; to hamper; to stifle
ruins of a fire; fire-devastated area
quickly, in a bouncing way (e.g. for a bow)
leaf bud; bud of Japanese pepper tree (Xanthoxylum piperitum)
life; vitality; verve; vigor; vigour; animation
to be resurrected; to be resuscitated; to be rehabilitated; to be recalled (e.g. memories); to be brought back
to grow thickly; to be in full leaf; to be rampant; to luxuriate; to be luxurious
to add (numbers); to add (something); to top up (with something); to take care of (e.g. one's business)
jet; spray; emission; rocket propulsion; jet propulsion
dramatic; exciting; touching; extreme
sudden; abrupt; rapid; sharp; drastic; radical
moisture; damp; richness; warmth; financial leeway; gains
fertile; rich; productive
to die; (lit.) to become earth
to steam (food, towel, etc.); to be hot and humid; to be sultry
to smoke; to smoulder; to be sooty; to be smoke-stained; to smoulder (e.g. a dispute); to smolder
extinguishing; dying out (of a fire); putting out