to swing downward; to bring down (one's sword, fist, etc.)
racing (of an engine); idling; going in circles (of an argument, discussion, etc.); spinning one's wheels; going nowhere
to remain; to abide; to stay (in the one place); to be limited to; to be confined to; to only account for
fine weather (i.e. little or no clouds); fair weather; clear weather; clear sky; fair skies
to soar; to fly high; to be whirled up; to make merry; to be ecstatic; to be in high spirits
recommendation; putting in a good word for someone
Asura; demigod; fighting; carnage; sledge (for conveying large rocks, logs, etc.); log slide
being empty-handed; being penniless; having no capital (for starting a business)
to clasp; to grasp; to hold (the answer); to have (e.g. the solution); to seize (power); to hold (the reins)
to train; to teach; to acquire (information); to learn; to stock; to stock up on
quick; swift; nimble; quick (understanding, judgement, etc.); alert; prompt
flash; instant; lightning (speed)
how; in what way; I wonder
to strike; to hit; to attack; to bash; to sound out (someone's views); to pound (meat or fish); to chop into small pieces
to dance (orig. a whirling dance); to whirl (in the wind); to flutter (about); to swirl
dyer's knotweed (Persicaria tinctoria, used to produce indigo dye); indigo (dye); indigo (colour)
great physical power; animal strength
pleasant; delightful; enjoyable; joyful; cheerful; amusing
past middle age; nearing old age; near-elderly; age 40
to be extraordinary; to be exceptional; to go beyond the limit
pair; the two; both persons; both things
pause; interval; distance; range; suitable time; appropriate opportunity
zero; 0; nought; nothing; zilch
absence; being away from home; house-sitting; house-sitter; neglecting (e.g. one's studies); leaving unattended
(spoken) line (in a play, film, comic, etc.); one's lines; comment; remark; stock phrase; set phrase
scene; setting; scene (in a movie, play); shot; state of the market
offense and defense; offence and defence; batting and fielding
before one knows it; without realizing; unawares; unnoticed
reversal (of a situation); turnaround; turnabout; reversal (of direction of rotation)
serious; not joking; straight; (arch.) cannot; (arch.) should not; (arch.) will not
narrow (blade); slender (figure, build); thin
fat; thick; deep (of a voice); thick; daring; shameless
to connect; to link together; to pull together; to close tightly; to purse (e.g. lips)
sweeping sideways; mowing down
flash (of light); glint; swift strike; quick decisive move
impressiveness; impact; force; intensity; presence; appeal
blow; shock; strike; batting
large build; large pattern
piece of paper; slip of paper; strip of paper; scrap of paper
endlessly; continuously; (going) on and on; meandering; winding; sinuous