to bite; to chew; to gnaw; to fumble one's words (esp. during a play, broadcast, etc.); to falter with one's words; to crash against (e.g. of waves); to break onto (shore)
vermillion (colour); cinnabar; vermillion (pigment); cinnabar ink stick; correction written in red ink
to shine; to be visible; to be tinged with; to rise (of water levels); to flow in; to be felt (i.e. as an emotion); to come over one
to thrust (something) into (something); to cram; to plunge into; to charge into; to delve into (a matter); to go into depth; to press (someone) about
heartwarming; pleasant; charming; amusing
to loosen; to slacken; to relax (attention, efforts, etc.); to let down (one's guard); to relax (a rule); to ease (e.g. restrictions)
in range; within the limits (of ...); within (a) range
why; how; for what reason
heir; inheritor; successor
nature (of a person); disposition; temperament; quality; inherent characteristic; property
to spend; to expend; to waste; to squander; to devote
discipline; training; teaching manners
to come out all right; to take care of itself; to go crazy; to become romantically or sexually involved (with someone)
curse; spell; malediction
to sink deeply into one's mind; to come home to; to go to one's heart; to pierce one's body (e.g. of wind, cold, etc.)
difference in grades (e.g. in go, shoji, etc.); difference in level (e.g. road, footpath); ramp; steps
always; without exception; necessarily; certainly; without fail; positively
to trip (over); to stumble; to fail; to suffer a setback
battlefield; battleground
blunder; bungle; clumsiness
face; mask; face guard; striking the head (in kendo); surface (esp. a geometrical surface); page; aspect
there is no need to ...; it should hardly be necessary to ...
because of; owing to; due to
everyday life; daily life
well; in good health; safe; free from accident
when one was a very young child; very early in one's life
thanks to ...; owing to ...; because of ...
rebellion; revolt; insurrection; treason
scheme; plot; artifice; stratagem; trick
far away; far off; nowhere near; far cry
you're welcome; don't mention it; not at all; my pleasure
small; little; tiny; insignificant; humble; modest
preparation; arrangements; getting ready; provision; setup; reserving
unhurriedly; leisurely; slowly; relaxedly; taking one's time
to make a decision; to draw a conclusion; to give a judgement; to hand down a verdict; to let go down; to lower; to do oneself
standing by; awaiting an opportunity; being on alert; quarantine
retainer; vassal; follower
door (esp. Japanese-style); shutter; window shutter; (arch.) entrance (to a home); (arch.) narrows
composition; piece of music; tune; melody; enjoyment; fun
to play (a stringed or keyboard instrument)
Obon; Bon Festival; Buddhist festival for honouring the spirits of one's ancestors, held in mid-August or in some regions, mid-July; tray