to get into an argument; to come to discuss; to be controversial (usu. as an adjectival phrase); to be contentious
origin; source; history; originally; from the start; by nature
pet name; nickname; affectionate name; term of endearment
to take a view or perspective; to regard as; to consider to be
fault; defect; flaw; failure (in an examination); failing grade
counter for people (usu. seating, reservations and such); first name; famous; great; name; noun
candidate; contender; prospect; candidacy; candidature; nomination
long sword; minute hand (of a clock)
kitchen knife; (arch.) cooking; (arch.) food
zanbatō; long-handled Chinese anti-cavalry sword
katana (sword worn on the hip edge up by samurai)
cross (for crucifixion); the Cross (of Christ)
daikon (variety of large white Oriental radish, Raphanus sativus var. longipinnatus); bad actor; lousy actor; wooden actor
branch; bough; limb; twig; sprig; spray
spear; lance; javelin; lance; (arch.) jeering
shuriken; small throwing blade; throwing star
in a ward; within the ward; within the zone; within the district
boomerang; swim briefs; Speedos
yen (currency of Japan); circle
(full) moon; moon when it's round
amulet or talisman issued by a Shinto shrine or Buddhist temple
gyaru; (young) woman adhering to a fashion style usually characterized by dyed hair and gaudy clothing; gal; girl; young woman
throw; throwing; throwing event (e.g. javelin, discus, shot put)
harmonica; mouth organ; cunnilingus; hypodermic syringe
shamisen; samisen; three-stringed Japanese lute
in the end; on top of that
daruma; tumbling doll; Bodhidharma; prostitute
kotatsu; table over an electric heater, with a hanging quilt to retain heat (orig. over a charcoal brazier in a floor well)