to ring an alarm bell; to sound a warning; to blow a whistle; to warn
query; interrogation; enquiry; question; inquiry
to cease; to stop; to be over
to rest (from work, studying, etc.); to take a break
to pick a fight; to pick a quarrel
to place both hands on the ground (to express respect, apology or to present a request)
kneeling down on the ground; prostrate oneself
to rampage; to run wild; to run amok; to rage (of a storm, waves, etc.); to be wild (of the wind); to be rough
to trample down; to tread on; to ignore; to spurn
dojo; hall used for martial arts training; manda (place of Buddhist practice or meditation, esp. the place under the bodhi tree where Buddha attained enlightenment)
influential person; powerful person; big wheel; big gun; power behind the throne
pardon; forgiveness; exemption; permission
fast; quick; easy; simple; as soon as ...; the moment ...
beyond one's control; nothing one can do
will (to do something); drive; motivation; enthusiasm; eagerness
for this very reason; that is exactly why
mix of peanuts and spicy baked or fried mochi chips in the shape of kaki (Japanese persimmon) seeds
easy; easygoing; carefree; happy-go-lucky; optimistic; leisurely
surprise; astonishment; wonder; amazement
pillar; post; support; prop; counter for buddhas, gods, nobles, etc.
to torment; to harass; to tease; to extort; to shake down; to demand money
cat (esp. the domestic cat, Felis catus); feline; shamisen; geisha; wheelbarrow; clay bed-warmer; bottom (submissive partner of a homosexual relationship)
licking one's lips (at the sight of appetizing food); licking one's lips (in anticipation); waiting eagerly (for); salivating (e.g. at the thought)
to release; to let go; to free; to add (pieces of eggplant, potato, etc.) to water, broth, etc.
to wear (a sword, decoration, etc.); to carry; to be entrusted with (a mission); to be charged with; to have (a quality, property, etc.); to have a trace of
to come down; to go down; to hang; to dangle; to move back; to step back; to deteriorate
to drift; to float; to waft (e.g. a scent); to hang in the air; to be in the air (e.g. a feeling or mood); to wander; to walk around aimlessly
to be bloodcurdling; to be ghastly
to do what one is told to (esp. of a child); to take someone's advice; to listen to what someone says; to do what one wants something (one's body, legs, etc.) to do; to work as expected (e.g. of a machine); to obey (one)
equality (esp. of status); equal footing; equal terms
worst; worst-case (scenario)
OK; okay; fine (without); not needed; unnecessary
to open (one's eyes) wide
help; rescue; salvation; solace; (religious) salvation; (Christian) grace
(looking) blankly; vacantly; dazedly; (staring) in puzzlement; with a look of amazement
stoppage; coming to a stop; ceasing (movement, activity, etc.); suspension (of operations); suspension (of payment, a licence, etc.); (temporary) prohibition
hah (derisively); pooh; pfft (of something disappearing); poof; huff; puff
exhaled air; exhalation; expiration
to match (rhythm, speed, etc.); to join together; to unite; to face; to be opposite (someone); to compare; to check with
right; right-hand side; right hand; the above (in a piece of vertical writing); above-mentioned; the right (wing)
seiken (karate proper fist); straight punch
twist; spin; ingenuity; sophistication (e.g. of writing style); monetary offering (or gift) wrapped in paper; twisting throw
teaching; instruction; teachings; precept; lesson; doctrine
to permeate (of a stain, smell, etc.); to become ingrained; to become embedded; to become a deeply ingrained habit; to become second nature