to die; to pass away; to lose spirit; to lose vigor; to cease; to stop
thorn; spine; splinter (esp. lodged in one's flesh); hard sharp item (esp. lodged in one's throat, e.g. fish bone); biting words
obedient; meek; honest; frank; straight (e.g. hair); without peculiarity
a long time (since the last time); first in a long time; it's been a long time; long time no see
straight (ahead); direct; upright; straightforward; honest; frank
to float; to become merry; to be cheerful; to become loose; to become unsteady; to feel out of it; to be cut off (e.g. from those around you)
silver (Ag); silver (color); silver (medal, prize, etc.); silver coin; silver general; bank; (arch.) money
blade; sword; forged blade; wavy pattern on forged blades; sharpness; unhulled rice
nape of the neck; back of the neck; scruff of the neck
to garnish; to accompany (as a card does a gift); to add to as support; to prop up; to accompany (as an aid, guide, translator, etc.); (arch.) to mimic
threat; bird-scaring device (scarecrow, gun, etc.)
to be effective; to take effect; to work; to function well; to be possible (to do, use, etc.); to be able to
to stop (an activity); to cease; to discontinue; to cancel; to abandon; to give up
steepness; steep place; harsh (look); sharp (tongue)
country; state; region; national government; central government; home (i.e. hometown, home country); province (of Japan)
or something; or something like that; or words to that effect; something or other
at that time; in those days; at that moment; then
opposite side; other side; over there; ahead; destination; there (somewhere distant, esp. abroad)
preparation; arrangements; getting ready; provision; setup; reserving
self and others; this and that; both sides; oneself and one's opponent; he and I
to move; to stir; to operate; to run; to make a move; to take action; to be touched
he; she; this; this one; hey, you!; you bastard!
to (take out and) show; to demonstrate; to point out (finger, clock hand, needle, etc.); to indicate; to show
danger; peril; hazard; risk
to stop; to turn off; to park; to prevent; to suppress (a cough); to stop (someone from doing something); to dissuade
to nock (an arrow); to fix an arrow to the string
to put back; to return; to vomit; to throw up; to recover (of a market price)
(hand) weapon; (arch.) one's forte; (arch.) one's special skill; (arch.) weapon one is skilled in using
to get rid of; to erase; to dispel; to eradicate; to wipe away
the other day; lately; recently
skillful; skilful; delicious; tasty; good (deal, idea, etc.); profitable
to be talkative; to have a glib tongue; to speak fluently; to be a good talker
to hold out; to extend (e.g. a hand); to present; to submit; to sacrifice; to give (up)
to clasp; to grasp; to hold (the answer); to have (e.g. the solution); to seize (power); to hold (the reins)
suspicious-looking; fishy
out of the question; outrageous; impossible; irrelevant; not pertinent
Sui dynasty (of China; 581-618)
to draw near; to draw closer; to press (e.g. for an answer); to hound
all sorts of things; (anything and) everything; by all means; at any cost
with a loud, shrill laugh; with a cackle; (laughing) wildly
trivial; trifling; insignificant; stupid; nonsensical; absurd
to make noise; to make racket; to rustle; to swoosh; to make merry; to clamor; to clamour