sharp (blade); pointed; sharp (pain); stabbing; perceptive; keen
to sharpen; to grind; to whet; to hone; to make keen
naginata; polearm with a curved single-edged blade (similar to a glaive); naginata; martial art of wielding the naginata
control; check; restraint; inhibition
fox (esp. the red fox, Vulpes vulpes); fox (i.e. a sly person); soba or udon topped with deep-fried tofu; light brown; golden brown
to look away; to avert one's eyes
ago; since; before; previous
threat; intimidation; menace
to raise; to raise up; to wake; to wake up; to cause; to bring about; to start
glaring at each other; confrontation; standoff; face-off
end; finish; bounds; limits; delivery date (of a futures contract); finale (of a noh song); end of an act (in jōruri or kabuki)
to meet (someone of higher status); (arch.) to be recognized (esp. by someone of higher status); (arch.) to be visible; (arch.) to be seen
to obey (an order, law, etc.); to abide by (a rule, custom, etc.); to follow (a person); to accompany; to go alongside (e.g. a river); to follow (e.g. a sign)
(in) the middle of; (in) the midst of; (in) the course of; (at) the height of
short-tempered; quick-tempered; hasty
polite; respectful; reverent
to pretend not to see; to turn one's back on
twenty-fourth day of the month; twenty-four days
cloudy sky; overcast sky; cloudy weather
one face; one surface; the whole surface; one aspect; one side; (on) the other hand; one broad, flat object
sometimes; at intervals; occasionally; on occasion; from time to time
thunder; thunderclap; crash of thunder
rain; rainy day; rainy weather; the November suit (in hanafuda)
to fall (of rain, snow, ash, etc.); to come down; to form (of frost); to beam down (of sunlight or moonlight); to pour in; to visit (of luck, misfortune, etc.)
suddenly; in a flash; rapidly; attractive; distinguished; showy
weather; the elements; fair weather; fine weather
(approximate) time; around; suitable time (or condition); time of year; season
willingness (e.g. to do something); eagerness; motivation; inspiration; determination; high aspirations
opposite; reverse; contrary
circumference; outskirts; environs; (computer) peripheral
energy; vigour; vigor; liveliness; spirit; life
papier mâché; something that looks good superficially
garden shrubs; trees; potted plant