to change places (with); to be replaced (with, by); to be changed; to change (seats, shifts, etc.; with someone); to switch; to exchange
to be unusual (of a person or thing); to be uncommon; to be peculiar; to be eccentric; to be different
year; counter for years (e.g. of an era), grades (e.g. school); period of an apprentice's contract (usu. ten years)
soon; shortly; nearly; almost
rumour; rumor; report; hearsay; gossip; common talk
to discuss; to talk together
topic; subject; much talked about; topical; in the news
to be lucky; to be in luck; to be attached; to have; to be included
January; first month of the lunar calendar
extent; degree; limit; bounds; (span of) time; (a) distance; the state of
assassin; candidate fielded by a political party to oust an incumbent of the same party
suppression (e.g. of free speech); force-out
total; complete; all-out; general; extensive; full-scale
desperately; for one's dear life
to rescue (someone); to save; to help (out of a difficulty); to save (spiritually); to redeem (from sin); to deliver (from suffering, distress, etc.)
whatever way; any way; either way; one way or the other
to do (a person) good; to bring profit
to wound; to injure; to hurt someone's feelings (pride, etc.); to damage; to chip
favour; favor; obligation; kindness; benevolence
talkativeness; garrulity; loquacity
sword (esp. a large, double-edged one); blade; bayonet; swordsmanship; stinger; ovipositor
to carry on one's back; to be burdened with; to take responsibility for; to have (something) in the background; to be in front (of something); to be conceited
entrusting (everything to); leaving (a matter) entirely with
locational advantage; advantageous position
here and there; various places; all around; muddled; confused; in the wrong order
indication; denotation; designation; instructions; directions
(good) result; outcome; fruits (of one's labors); product; accomplishment
castle wall; town walls; defensive wall; rampart
inner thoughts; real intention; at heart; deep down; inner center (centre)
how many? (large animals)
horse; horse racing; promoted bishop; knight (court card in mekuri karuta and unsun karuta)
free-range rearing; letting (animals) roam freely; pasturing; letting (a dog) run loose; letting (a child) run free
(animal) feed; fodder; pet food; bait; lure; enticement
to give (esp. to someone of lower status); to bestow; to provide; to afford; to assign; to cause
to choose (something) at one's discretion; to use one's discretion in choosing
to get on a horse; to mount a horse
means of transportation; transport service