finishing writing, work, etc. at a stroke (stretch); knocking something off without a break
having said that; on the other hand
one by one; one each; one at a time
to tie; to bind; to bear (fruit); to close (e.g. deal); to confirm; to connect (two distant places); to close tightly
speck; dot; point; only a little; particle; only one
to strike; to clap; to play drums; to abuse; to bash; to consult; to sound out
sightseeing spot; tourist attraction
ancient city; former capital
foothold; footing; toehold; stepping stone
securing; obtaining; ensuring; belay; belaying
all one's power (strength, energy, efforts); one's utmost
support; backing; aid; assistance
to take something into ...; to bring in; to lodge (a complaint); to file (a plan); to bring to (a state: tied game, vote, trial, etc.)
noncommittal; equivocal; indecisive; evasive; ambiguous; vague
highway (esp. one existing from the Edo period); main road; highway (e.g. to success); path (to becoming ...); subdistrict (in China)
massing (of troops); gathering
dot; spot; mark (in an exam, etc.); grade; point (in a game); score; point (in geometry)
to bring out (the effect of); to put to good use; to make use of (e.g. threats); to use (tact, wit, etc.); to exercise; to display
conclusion; decision; end; settlement
attitude; posture; preparedness; readiness
even if; even though; even; too; whether ... or ...; no matter (what, where, who, etc.)
easy; likely to ...; have a tendency to ...; easy to ...
door; gate; opening; title page
knock; knocking; fungo hitting; hitting balls for fielding practice
guard; sentinel; garrison
to ask; to inquire; to blame (someone) for; to accuse of; to care about; to regard as important
to jerk one's chin; to nod toward; to point one's chin at
entering a room; studying under a Buddhist teacher
young girl; lass; adolescent female
hobby; pastime; tastes; preference; liking
bearer; carrier; person bearing responsibility; person in charge; supporter
cruelty; hard-heartedness
to displease; to offend; to hurt (a person's) feelings
piece (in shogi, chess, etc.); (arch.) horse; (arch.) foal; bridge (of a violin, etc.)
far from; anything but; not at all; let alone; to say nothing of; not to mention
tool; implement; means; furniture
oh!; good heavens!; ugh!; oh no!; ah!; the penny drops!
be supposed or expected to (do); be sure to (do); ought to (do)
rest; break; recreation; recuperation; convalescence