to form a group; to form a bunch
turn; turn (melodic ornament); turn (in a game)
striking with the back of the sword
grief; sorrow; extreme sadness; heartbreak
spurt of blood (from one's victim)
vermilion (colour); cinnabar
whether one likes it or not; whether willing or not; willy-nilly
under the orders of; by order (command)
murder; killing; murderer
source of one's livelihood; one's bread and butter
regret; flesh, blood vessels and fat from around chicken heart (usu. served as yakitori)
in the early period (of something); at the beginning
one's remaining years; the rest of one's life
personality; character; individuality; personhood
difficulty; trouble; accident; disaster; fault; defect
(dance) partner; (work) partner; partner; spouse
in search of; in order to look for
to hold back (someone) from achieving success; to stand in the way of; to sabotage
excelling; surpassing; outdoing
defect; demerit; weak point; disadvantage
to pile up; to accumulate
fanaticism; zealotry; blind devotion
collision; crash; impact; clash; skirmish; conflict
to think about; to send one's heart out to; to give more than a passing thought to; to think of something far away; to think nostalgically upon (esp. one's hometown)
to slay; to cut down (a foe)
vital part (of the body); tender spot; key point; essential point; male crotch (as a target in fighting); vital point
cowardly; timid; easily frightened
higher rank; better position
to be allowed to practice with a partner of higher skill (esp. in sumo)
strong spirit; mettle; backbone; guts; fighting spirit
comprehensive; composite; all-round; all-embracing; general; overall
status; position; method; way; rule; regulation
assistant; associate; duplicate; copy; adverb
captain; commander; commanding officer; leader
number; number plate; license plate
white hair; grey hair; gray hair
left arm; left-handed (baseball pitcher)
armband; arm band; brassard
to let pass; to allow through; to transmit (e.g. light, sound, etc.); to conduct (electricity); to stick through (e.g. a hole); to force through (e.g. an opening); to connect (e.g. two places)
to attach; to join; to furnish (a house with); to wear; to put on; to keep a diary; to make an entry
pet name; nickname; affectionate name; term of endearment
to empty; to remove; to move out; to clear out; to be away from (e.g. one's house); to leave (temporarily); to dawn
misunderstanding; misapprehension; misconception; false impression; wrong idea