to pierce; to stab; to sting; to bite; to sew; to stitch; to pole (a boat)
anyone; anybody; everyone; everybody; whoever
middle; halfway; half (of); one half; half (e.g. done, jokingly); partly
near; close by; within reach; familiar
to hold between (e.g. one's fingers, chopsticks); to grip (from both sides); to put between; to sandwich between; to catch (e.g. a finger in a door); to trap; to insert (e.g. a break into proceedings)
to pull; to draw; to string (lines); to run (cable); to pull towards oneself (e.g. someone's sleeve); to drag; to haul
snugly (into hole, container, etc.); tightly (fitting, covering); firmly; (with a) pop (i.e. sound of a cork, etc. being pulled out of a hole in one movement); with a plop; (fall) straight
learning by watching others; learning by imitation; following by example
in good condition; in fine shape; glib; slick; harmonious; melodious
hating; strongly disliking
director (of the provincial governors under the ritsuryō system)
betrayer; traitor; turncoat; informer
with a smooth, unhindered motion; speedily and without delay
skill; ability; dexterity; performance; workmanship; craftsmanship
sweat; perspiration; moisture; condensation; gulp; oops
to wipe; to mop up; to get rid of (an impression, feeling, blemish, etc.); to dispel (e.g. shame); to erase
reopening; resumption; restarting
to be caught in; to be stuck in; to stop by; to drop in for a short visit; to get mixed up in (trouble); to get entangled in (a problem); to fall for (a trick)
using all one's strength; using all one's might
leadership; initiative; spearhead
to (dramatically) fall over; to fall flat
to collapse; to flop (onto)
thought; consideration; thinking
to rise; to raise up; to straighten up; to sit up; to stand up
on the occasion of; at the time of
with a snap; with a crack
to divide; to cut; to halve; to break; to crack; to dilute; to fall below
pointed end; tip; point; forefront; vanguard; spearhead
to bump into; to run into; to encounter; to meet with; to clash (of opinions, people, etc.); to conflict
scream; shriek; shout; exclamation
echo; reverberation; spirit of a tree; tree spirit
to be possible (in terms of time, money, etc.); to be able (to do); to fit (schedule, budget)
unreliable; uncertain; indefinite; unclear
sleeping outdoors; sleeping out in the open air; camping
contrivance; managing (to raise money); one's financial condition
tragic but brave; heroic; grim
useless object; deadwood; white elephant; boondoggle
rebuilding; reconstruction; rehabilitation; protoform reconstruction
stability; steadiness; consistency; stable
to exude (e.g. sweat); to ooze; to seep out; to reveal itself (of emotions, etc.)
somewhat; to some extent; to some degree; some; part; portion
invitation; solicitation; canvassing; canvasing; inducement; persuasion
decisive action; going through with; daring to do; carrying out
killing a would-be avenger; having the tables turned on someone (e.g. by a challenger); being beaten at one's own game
to wear; to be dressed in; to have on
to abate; to weaken; to be emaciated; to be dejected; to be perplexed
self-torture; masochism; inflicting damage to oneself
laugh; laughter; smile; sneer; sex aids (e.g. dildos, pornographic books, erotic woodblock prints, etc.)