to step over or across; to overcome
noisily (esp. the noise of heavy feet)
to follow; to accompany; to serve; to work under; to obey
end (e.g. of a line); tail end; rear; backmost part
strengthening; intensifying; reinforcement; reinforcement
to that extent; accordingly; that being the case; that state; that condition
to raise one's voice; to shout
strategist; tactician; schemer
positive; assertive; active; proactive; aggressive
to attract (to oneself, e.g. with bait or light); to draw close; to charm; to attract; to have a convulsion; to convulse
blood relationship; consanguinity; blood relative
imperial court; royal court
vague; faint; dim; indistinct; hazy; blurry
to meet; to face someone; to co-star; to appear together; to be matched; to face against
and then; in addition to that; also; even so
banter; raillery; ridicule; teasing; making fun of
endlessly; continuously; (going) on and on; meandering; winding; sinuous
unexpected meeting; coincidence
tiger (Panthera tigris); drunkard; drunk; sot
yakitori; chicken pieces (or sometimes beef or pork offal) grilled on a skewer; grilled and skewered bird (esp. sparrow); failing to win a single hand during a half-game
(a) principle; (a) reason; (a) point; some truth
exchange; interchange; switching; reciprocity; barter; substitution
unreliable; undependable; helpless; forlorn; worried; uneasy
bright light; hope; bright future; light emanating from a buddha or bodhisattva, symbolizing their wisdom and compassion
to become defiant; to fight back; to turn upon; to take the offensive
dangerous; perilous; threatening; stern (expression); hostile (attitude); sharp
to be dyed; to be tainted; to be infected; to be stained
materials; ingredients; material (for a novel, experiment, etc.); subject matter; grounds (for a decision, judgement, etc.); basis
leisurely; slow; deliberate; easygoing
slowly (but steadily); gradually; irritatedly; impatiently; scorchingly (of the sun); sizzling (i.e. sound of frying in oil); sound of a warning bell, alarm clock, etc.
inevitable; unavoidable; certain; brinkmate (inevitable checkmate)
conflict; complication; troubles; discord
close examination; careful investigation; investigation of a crime; inquiry into someone's guilt; winner (of the most rounds, i.e. a full game); (arch.) reciting and appreciating traditional poetry
trouble; troubles; worry; distress; sorrows; anguish
breaking down; defeating; abolishing
somewhat large; of a larger size; on the large side; large swing (bat, racquet, etc.); long sweeping stroke
almost completely empty; virtually empty; inadequately defended; undefended; unguarded
orbit; trajectory; (railroad) track; (right) track; proper course
long sword; minute hand (of a clock)
to take out (e.g. garbage); to put out (e.g. dishes on table); to serve (e.g. meal); to get out (e.g. food from cupboard); to submit (e.g. ideas, opinions); to provide for