mishearing; (feigned) deafness; homophonic translation of song lyrics for comic effect
grass; weed; (arch.) ninja; marijuana; cannabis; not genuine
to grow thickly; to be overgrown; to thrive; to grow in abundance
to hide; to conceal oneself; to disappear (behind); to be hidden (by); to live in seclusion; to retire (from the world)
to hold one's breath; to catch one's breath
to strain (one's ears, eyes); to prick up (one's ears)
manner; way; appearance; air; custom; convention; folk song (genre of the Shi Jing)
to rub; to scrub; to repeatedly reuse (a joke, a topic of conversation, etc.); to milk; to mash (a button); to spam (a move)
to defend oneself; to protect oneself
intuition; instinct; hunch
to feel (as if); to have a feeling (that); to have a hunch (that); to feel like doing; to want to do
even if not; even without
for a moment; for a minute; for a while; for some time; for the time being; for now
to compare; to make a comparison (between); to compete (on); to measure (one's strength, ability, etc. against another's)
to put in order; to tidy up; to settle (a matter); to solve; to finish; to get through
degree; amount; grade; standard; of the order of (following a number); about
to result in death; to lead to death; to be linked with death
to hold one's breath; to bate one's breath
to approach; to draw near; to get close; to get acquainted with; to get closer to; to get to know
which way; which direction; which one (esp. of two alternatives); who
head (of a household, etc.); leader; owner; proprietor; subject (of a rumour, etc.); doer (of a deed); guardian spirit (e.g. long-resident beast, usu. with mystical powers)
the number of people; many people; a large number of people
horse; horse racing; promoted bishop; knight (court card in mekuri karuta and unsun karuta)
to make a sound; to give off a sound; to hear a sound
counter for large animals (e.g. head of cattle); counter for insects in a collection; counter for helmets, masks, etc.
state (of affairs); situation; appearance; look(s); sign; indication
haste; hurry; urgency; in a hurry; quickly; with haste
very likely; very probable
to push aside; to push one's way through
gap; opening; spare moment; interval; unguarded moment; carelessness
cloud of sand (dust, etc.)
to rise; to go up; to enter (esp. from outdoors); to come in; to enter (a school); to advance to the next grade; to get out (of water)
to get on a horse; to mount a horse
clear; obvious; evident; bright; light
surprise; astonishment; wonder; amazement
to raise one's voice; to shout; to yell; to speak up (e.g. in protest); to speak one's mind
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 bear; to stand; to restrain; to control; to forgive; to put up with
terrific; staggering; tremendous; frightful; ghastly; horrific
force; vigor; influence; authority; impetus; impulse
to run; to run (of a vehicle); to drive; to rush (to); to dash; to retreat; to flee
one large animal (horses, cattle, etc.); head (of cattle)