to (happen to) see; to notice; to catch sight of
force; unit; corps; squad; troops; party
to take the lead; to lead a group; to be in the vanguard
going ahead; going first; preceding; coming before; scoring first; getting off to a lead
oh!; good heavens!; ugh!; oh no!; ah!; the penny drops!
manner of speaking; mode of expression; way of saying something; at the same time as speaking; as one speaks
wicket gate; wooden door; entrance to an entertainment venue (i.e. sumo arena, etc.)
to grab; to clutch; to catch hold of (someone); to stop (e.g. a stranger in the street); towards (someone); at (someone)
My goodness (expresses surprise, wonder, etc.); very; extremely
to bend oneself forward (esp. in curiosity or excitement); to hang out (e.g. over a balcony)
torch (made of pine, bamboo, reed, etc.); flambeau; torchlight
previously; before; first; before (something or someone else); beforehand; in advance
to enclose (with); to surround (with); to turn (one's head, heel, etc.); to think over; to work out; (arch.) to notify (orally or in writing)
to tie up; to tie together; to hang (oneself); to summarize; to put (it all) together; to estimate; to expect
to go through; to pass through; to struggle through; to get through (difficulties, danger, etc.); to escape (through the cordon)
with trouble; at great pains; rare; valuable; kind; generous
spirit; sprite; energy; vigor (vigour); fine details; semen
to deal with (a person); to treat; to deal with (a problem); to handle; to operate (e.g. a machine); to handle; to deal in
beautiful woman; pretty girl
to turn over; to turn pages of a book; to tear off; to strip off; to tear up
to banter; to make fun of; to cool; to refrigerate; to window-shop; to look at without buying
fate; destiny (esp. as a mysterious force that binds two people together); relationship (e.g. between two people); bond; family ties; affinity; opportunity
rope; cord; policeman's rope
to turn away (one's eyes, face, etc.); to avert; to displease; to annoy; to miss (the target, ball, etc.)
scornful laughter; ridicule; derision; sneer
to touch; to come in contact with; to receive (e.g. visitor); to attend to; to receive (news); to get; to encounter
invisibly; secretly; privately
quiet; silent; slow; unhurried; calm; peaceful
though; even if; whether ... or ...
obedient; gentle; meek; submissive; docile
complex; complicated; intricate; mixed (feelings)
race issue; problem of race
that is so; that is right; it looks to me; people say that; it is said that; I hear that
opposite side; bottom; rear; back; lining; inside; in the shadows
alley; alleyway; teahouse garden; path through a gate (or through a garden, etc.)
stone paving; cobble paving; stone steps; check (pattern); pavé; rectangular dessert (usu. made from chocolate or several layers of sponge cake)
mistake; error; accident; mishap; improper conduct (e.g. between man and woman); indiscretion
(fighting) spirit; motivation; shout (for getting in the right mood to deal with something, etc.); cheer; kiai; short shout when performing an attacking move