point of a spear; spearhead; focus (of one's attack, criticism, etc.); aim; force (of an argument); edge
any; anything; whatever; I am told; I hear; I understand
of course; certainly; naturally
to leave (a matter, decision, etc. to someone); to entrust (to someone); to leave (to chance, one's imagination, etc.); to let (take its own course); to use (money, strength, spare time, etc.) to the full; to use freely
to strike; to hit; to attack; to bash; to sound out (someone's views); to pound (meat or fish); to chop into small pieces
to draw (someone) close to one's breast; to pull close to one; to take into one's arms; to embrace
to read; to recite (e.g. a sutra); to chant; to predict; to guess; to pronounce; to read (e.g. a kanji)
quick-witted; bright; rapid thinking
in an instant; in a flash; in the blink of an eye; in no time at all; just like that
fingers; fingertips; underling; stooge; tool
(right at the) side; just beside
to distance oneself (from); to keep (something or someone) at a distance; to maintain a distance (from)
invasion; raid; attack; visitation (of a calamity)
in preparation (for); in case (of); in the lead-up (to)
to put oneself on guard; to stand ready; to square off
to see (a doctor, etc.); to consult (someone)
to push (something) against
further; above (that); greater (than that); any more
there is no need to; it is fine if you don't; unnecessary; does not match; out of reach of
to be affected; to be theatrical; to be pompous
to shake one's head (in disagreement); to disagree; to refuse; to say no; to turn down (a request)
bewilderment; perplexity; embarrassment; discomfiture; bafflement
to repeat; to do over again
this world; this life; world of the living
suffix for familiar person
space (between); gap; period of time (during, while); duration; between (two parties or things); among (a group); relations (between)
to open (a door, etc.); to unwrap (e.g. parcel, package); to open (for business, etc.); to empty; to remove; to move out; to clear out
to sit (down); to have a seat; to be seated; to assume (a position); to take on (a duty); to occupy (a post)
thirst for blood; bloodlust; determination to kill
to shut oneself in (e.g. one's room); to be confined in; to fill with (emotion, enthusiasm, power, etc.); to imbue with; to fill a space (of a gas, smell, etc.); to be heavy with (e.g. smoke); to be muffled (e.g. of a voice)
fearfully; timidly; nervously; cautiously; gingerly
to move; to shift; to inspire; to rouse; to change; to alter; to operate
to clasp; to grasp; to hold (the answer); to have (e.g. the solution); to seize (power); to hold (the reins)
blade; sword; forged blade; wavy pattern on forged blades; sharpness; unhulled rice
nape of the neck; back of the neck; scruff of the neck
to garnish; to accompany (as a card does a gift); to add to as support; to prop up; to accompany (as an aid, guide, translator, etc.); (arch.) to mimic
definite; final; decisive; conclusive
provocation; stirring up; arousal; excitement; stimulation
to ask; to enquire; to inquire; to search; to look for; to look into
dull (e.g. a knife); blunt; thickheaded; obtuse; dull (sound, color, etc.); dim (light)
to shine; to glitter; to be bright
to laugh; to smile; to sneer; to ridicule; to be dumbfounded; to be flabbergasted
to cut into (a conversation); to interject