drawing a sword; drawn sword
extra (e.g. in a film); supernumerary; extra; surplus; excess
parsimonious spirit; tendency to be frugal; inclination to scrimp and save; tendency to fuss over trivial things; worrier's disposition
to be frugal; to be sparing; to value; to hold dear; to regret (e.g. a loss); to feel sorry (for)
manner of speaking; mode of expression; way of saying something
furthermore; besides; moreover; in addition; further; above or beyond this
maximum preference; maximum priority; priority handling
an extra effort; going the extra mile; one final push
distance; journey; itinerary; path (e.g. to one's goal); way; process
shade; shadow; behind (something); other side; background; behind the scenes
(any) particular; special; material; perceptible; noticeable
main street (esp. in a capital); main thoroughfare; (arch.) most important of the three classes of highway (ritsuryo period)
groan; moan; roar; growl; buzz; hum (e.g. motor)
to make a person's blood run cold
together; jointly; at the same time; with; both
to protrude; to stick out; to be forced out; to be pushed out; to go over (e.g. a budget); to go beyond
about; roughly; generally; on the whole; completely; quite
southernmost tip (point, extremity, etc.)
to leave (in someone's keeping); to put (in someone's care); to put (someone) in charge of; to leave (a matter) in someone's hands; to lean on; to put one's weight on
finally; at last; ultimately; in the end
the very best; excellent; superb
taking part on the spur of the moment; participating without registering beforehand; last-minute entrant; specking on flower petals
slowly (but steadily); gradually; irritatedly; impatiently; scorchingly (of the sun); sizzling (i.e. sound of frying in oil); sound of a warning bell, alarm clock, etc.
to protect; to guard; to defend; to keep (i.e. a promise); to abide (by the rules); to observe
immediately; as soon as possible; as quickly as possible
finish; finishing; finishing touches
process; procedure; sequence; protocol; instruction
to jump out; to rush out; to appear (suddenly); to protrude; to project; to butt in
good; OK; all right; fine; very well; will do
to look at; to gaze; to stare at
standing tall; towering; soaring
two sheets (pieces) (of paper)
phoenix (esp. fenghuang, the Chinese phoenix)
before the gate; in front of the gate