kan (obs. unit of weight, approx. 3.75 kg, 8.3 lb); kan (obs. unit of currency, equiv. to 1000 mon in the Edo period; col. 10 mon in the Meiji period); counter for pieces of sushi; 10 points; 12 points
sudden peal of thunder; thunderclap
to fish; to angle; to catch; to lure in; to tempt; to attract
change in pronunciation or meaning of a word; sound change; word with an altered pronunciation or meaning; turning or twisting part of a text (in Chinese poetry)
to slip into; to crawl into (under); to conceal oneself (under); to sneak into; to infiltrate
to turn; to rotate; to go around; to circle; to make the rounds (of); to go around (several places); to go by way of
to push; to thrust; to press (down); to push (e.g. a button); to stamp (e.g. one's name); to affix (a seal); to affix (e.g. gold leaf)
poor-quality; shoddy; unskillful; inexpert; unlucky
sphere; circle; range; category
easily; readily; with ease; without trouble
advance or retreat; moving forwards or backwards; course of action; behaviour; remaining in one's post or resigning; staying or leaving
to reach an extreme; to reach a limit; extremely; to be stuck; to be in a dilemma; to be decided
repeated blows; striking repeatedly; barrage; consecutive hits (e.g. in boxing, baseball)
namasu; dish of raw fish and vegetables seasoned in vinegar
to mince; to cut fine; to carve; to engrave; to tick away (time); to beat out (e.g. rhythm); to etch (into one's mind)
essence; quintessence; spirit; soul; heart; pith (and marrow)
secret techniques (of an art or skill); inner mysteries; essence; quintessence; heart
Om; Aun; syllable representing the primordial trinity of Vishnu, Shiva and Brahma; inspiration and expiration; respiration; alpha and omega
complete overthrow; complete destruction; ruination
battle formation; camp; encampment; group; gang; war
simultaneously; all at once; in unison
dangerous weapon; lethal weapon; deadly weapon; murder weapon
two reams (of paper); 1000 sheets (of paper); stanza; verse; tribe (in taxonomy); forecast (bet); bet which predicts the top 2 finishers (i.e. quinella or perfecta bet)
to endure; to keep out (e.g. rain); to pull through; to get over; to surpass; to outdo
to put out one's hand; to extend one's arm; to reach (for); to try one's hand at (something new)
(carrying) close to one's person; next to the skin
to carry around; to carry on one's person
whip; lash; stick; cane; encouragement; rebuke
to defend against; to protect against; to prevent; to avert; to avoid
extemporary; improvised; extemporaneous
liking both alcohol and sweets; person who likes both liquor and sweets; bisexuality; player who can play as both pitcher and fielder; dual sword wielding; two-sword fencing
splendid; magnificent; utter (esp. defeat); total; (arch.) something worth seeing; (arch.) sight
style; way; shape; dress; attire; clothing
gap; break; pause; interval; cut; incision
banter; raillery; ridicule; teasing; making fun of
unsigned; without a signature
though; although; be that as it may; nonetheless
mastery; skillfulness; dexterity; master hand; expert
to pile up; to accumulate
achievement; feat; distinguished service; meritorious deed
familiarity; intimacy; acquaintance
reason; cause; meaning; sense; (good) sense; reason