what is it (that); the meaning of something; what something is about
unsteadily (e.g. on one's feet); shakily; wavering (in one's mind); unsteadily; aimlessly; unconsciously
corner; edge; (street) corner; turning; rough edges (of one's character, words, etc.); abrasiveness
to come along; to come around; to turn up; to arrive at the present; to get where one is; to have been doing something (for a period of time)
abnormal; unusual; extraordinary; remarkable; uncommon
(physical) appearance (of a person); one's face and figure
lower back; waist; hips; body (of hair, noodles, paper, etc.); resilience; spring
long sword; minute hand (of a clock)
right hand; right-hand side; right-hand direction; (on) the right
dango; dumpling (usu. sweet); ball-shaped object; something round; lump; group
to open (e.g. doors); to open (e.g. business, etc.); to be empty; to be vacant; to be available; to be open (e.g. neckline, etc.); to have been opened (of one's eyes, mouth, etc.)
to search for; to look for; to hunt for; to search (a house, pocket, etc.); to search through; to rummage in (e.g. a drawer)
to bark; to howl; to howl (of the wind); to roar (of the sea); to yell; to shout
skillful; skilful; delicious; tasty; good (deal, idea, etc.); profitable
to eat; to live; to make a living; to bite; to sting (as insects do); to tease; to torment
-ical; -ive; -like; -ish; (something) like; along the lines of
astonishment; amazement; surprise; fright; shock
to shiver; to shake; to quake; to tremble; to quaver; to quiver
look of amazement; looking dumbfounded
continuation; succession; series; continuous
to thrust (something) into (something); to cram; to plunge into; to charge into; to delve into (a matter); to go into depth; to press (someone) about
to raise one's hand; to surrender; to raise one's hand to someone (as a threat to strike); to become better (at something); to improve; to throw one's hat in the ring
flour; meal; powder; heroin
the north; northward; northern direction; northern part (e.g. of a country); northern district
western direction; Western Pure Land (Amitabha's Buddhist paradise); western fighter in a match (e.g. sumo)
loose; lenient; lax; gentle (curve, slope, etc.); slow; weak; soft
stickiness; viscosity; tenacity; persistence
to put up (a notice, sign, etc.); to hang out (e.g. a banner); to hold up high; to raise overhead; to tout (a principle, plan, etc.); to herald; to publish
9th day of the month; nine days
between-meal snack; mid-afternoon (around 3 o'clock) snack; afternoon refreshment; afternoon tea
dangerous; in danger; facing imminent danger; precarious (situation); perilous (state, balance, etc.); in doubt
neck; head; dismissal (from a job); firing
to cut off (someone's head); to behead; to decapitate
space; air; midair; (from) memory; (by) heart
to dance (orig. a whirling dance); to whirl (in the wind); to flutter (about); to swirl
quite capable of ...; not unlikely to ...; may well ...; might ...; could ...; would not hesitate to ...
stage; step; level; rank; order; stairs
good; excellent; fine; nice; pleasant; agreeable
obedient; meek; honest; frank; straight (e.g. hair); without peculiarity
to receive; to get; to accept; to take (someone's words or behaviour); to interpret; to understand
to line up; to stand in a line; to rival; to match; to equal
lack of expression; lack of emotion; blank look (on one's face)
colour; color; complexion; skin colour; look (on one's face); expression; appearance
as a matter of fact; by the way; to tell you the truth; to be honest; frankly; actually