but; however; (and) yet; nevertheless; still; for all that
to rise (of smoke, steam, etc.); to go up
embodiment; realization; materialization
indicates word or phrase being defined; used for quoting (thoughts, speech, etc.); with; (not) as much as; (not) so much as; the fact that
similar but different; alike only in appearance; falsely similar; spurious; sham; pseudo-
to thrust at someone (e.g. a weapon); to point (a gun, knife, etc.) at; to hold up threateningly to (someone's face); to present forcefully (demand, document, etc.); to confront someone with (evidence, facts, etc.); to force upon
direct descent; direct line
to extol; to sing the praises of; to celebrate; to declare; to stipulate; to express
user; consumer; master (e.g. of swordsmanship); prodigal; spendthrift
to hear; to listen (e.g. to music); to ask; to enquire; to hear about; to hear of; to follow (advice, order, etc.)
actually; really; truly; in practice; practically
to deal with (a person); to treat; to deal with (a problem); to handle; to operate (e.g. a machine); to handle; to deal in
to see; to witness; to observe; to catch sight of; to get a glimpse of; to encounter
for the first time; only after ... is it ...; only when ... do you ...; first time; (one's) first
once; one time; temporarily; for a moment; one degree; one tone
putting into operation; invocation
be considered; be deemed; be thought to be
to set up (a house, store, etc.); to build; to have at the ready (e.g. a gun); to hold in preparation (e.g. a camera); to adopt a posture; to assume a stance; to put on an air
careful; cautious; prudent; discreet; deliberate
to distance oneself (from); to keep (something or someone) at a distance; to maintain a distance (from)
preparation; arrangements; getting ready; provision; setup; reserving
completion; conclusion; perfect (tense)
to (take out and) show; to demonstrate; to point out (finger, clock hand, needle, etc.); to indicate; to show
neck; head; dismissal (from a job); firing
delightful; satisfying; gratifying; brisk; piquant
head of family; head house; sōke; founder (of a style, etc.); originator
erudition; extensive learning
isn't it?; let's ...; why don't we ...; how about we ...
to come out all right; to take care of itself; to go crazy; to become romantically or sexually involved (with someone)
the minute (that) ...; no sooner than ...; as soon as; whether or not
to wear; to be dressed in; to have on
to approach; to draw near; to be imminent; to press (someone for something); to urge; to compel
towards; against; regarding; in contrast with
immediately; right away; on the spot
swiftness of foot; fast runner; person of great talent; gifted person
to use; to make use of; to utilize; to utilise
excelling; surpassing; outdoing
speed; velocity; pace; velocity
difference; variation; difference
to shorten; to reduce; to crumple (fabric); to wrinkle; to make (one's body) smaller; to draw in (one's legs)
tsk; tut; shoot; chirp; tweet
to stop walking; to pause