to have an interest (in something); to feel inclined (toward doing something)
to draw through one's hand; to stroke (e.g. a beard); to work someone hard; to masturbate
outer edge of the foot (from little toe to heel) (karate)
footwork; mobility; flexibility; adaptability
floor; stage (for the narrator and the shamisen player); dining platform built across a river
to step firmly (on); to harden by treading
dealing fully (with); going into (issue, etc.); stepping into; alcove
right; right-hand side; right hand; the above (in a piece of vertical writing); above-mentioned; the right (wing)
straight; straightforward; direct; straight (wins, sets, etc.); straight (liquor); neat; entering university right after graduating high school
to read; to recite (e.g. a sutra); to chant; to predict; to guess; to pronounce; to read (e.g. a kanji)
to catch and tie up; to apprehend; to entangle; to trap; to brush out (e.g. dust, fur, plaque); to extract
seoi nage (judo); shoulder throw; back-carry throw
to exploit a gap (in attention, security, etc.); to catch off guard
means; way; method; measure
to throw violently against; to slam against; to strike; to thrust at someone (e.g. a letter)
just before; on the verge of; on the brink of; just in front of; just ahead of
ground; earth's surface; land; lot; plot
to fall (over, down); to collapse; to be destroyed (in a collapse); to collapse; to be confined to bed (with an illness); to come down with; to die
to be evident; to be obvious; to understand completely
to get (someone's) help; to ask for help
attractive; good-looking; stylish; cool; smooth; neat
to shine; to sparkle; to twinkle; to light up (with happiness, hope, etc.); to beam; to gleam
inner thoughts; real intention; at heart; deep down; inner center (centre)
fleeting (glimpse, glance, etc.)
landing (on the ground); landing place; terminal; (shipping) destination; outcome; final result
by sheer strength; by brute force
pinning technique (in wrestling or judo); underhanded dealings
to bring in; to take in; to approach (someone) with (a proposal, offer, problem, etc.); to bring; to bring (to another stage); to take (e.g. to court, to extra time, to a play-off)
to become weak; to decline; to wear; to abate; to decay; to wither
long time (since the last time); first in a long time
to become aroused (of emotions, nerves, etc.); to become excited; to become stirred up; to be proud; to be haughty; to be pompous
to correct; to rectify; to reform; to straighten (one's posture, collar, etc.); to adjust
performance (at a party or banquet, etc.); side show; entertainment
good; OK; all right; fine; very well; will do
to deem acceptable; to approve of; to value; to consider a good thing
to crumble down; to tumble down; to fall in
to cut corners; to be shoddy; to slack off; to play a tenuki; to tenuki