to challenge (esp. in a lawsuit); to take on an opponent (in negotiations, contest, etc.)
to protect (someone); to look after (e.g. an injured leg); to defend; to cover for; to stand up for; to stick up for
keep ...-ing; have been ...-ing; leaving (something) on; leaving (something) still in use
hilt (of a sword); haft (of a dagger); handle; handgrip
to get cold feet; to back away; to withdraw
to begin to run; to start running; to break into a run
to emit a voice; to emit a sound; to be able to speak
I, myself; one-self; by one-self; even I; even one
house; residence; family; household; lineage; family name
one tenth; one hundredth; one percent; one tenth of a sun; one quarter ryō (an old coin)
halving; dividing (into two parts); bisection; the two equinoxes (vernal and autumnal)
shelter; safe shelter; evacuation shelter; place of refuge
taking refuge; finding shelter; evacuation; escape; seeking safe haven
to run away; to flee; to make off; to start to run away
elementary school student; primary school student; grade school student
fifth year of elementary school; fifth year elementary school student
(one's) older brother; young man; sonny; lad
juice; soft drink (usu. fruit-based); sweetened drink
in a daze; absent-mindedly; dimly; hazily; with a roar (of flames); with a whoosh
sixth year of elementary school; sixth year elementary school student
hot; warm; passionate; impassioned; on everybody's mind; on the radar
feigning ignorance; acting dumb
neighbourhood; neighborhood
kappa; mythical water-dwelling creature; excellent swimmer; cucumber; cucumber sushi wrapped in nori (seaweed)
formation; establishment; conclusion (e.g. of a deal); reaching (e.g. an agreement); being valid (of a theory, argument, etc.); holding
sticking (in one place, position, etc.); settling; becoming established (of a custom, system, etc.); taking hold; fixation (photography); fixing
amiability; friendliness; fondness (of someone); affection; compliments; civilities
to float; to become merry; to be cheerful; to become loose; to become unsteady; to feel out of it; to be cut off (e.g. from those around you)
nursery school; day nursery; preschool
for the first time in one's life
to come to like; to become fond of; to fall in love
since then; from that time; ever since
close (e.g. friend); familiar; familiar (e.g. story); well-known (to one); close (relatives); closely related
confession; acknowledgement; confession of love; professing one's feelings; confession of sins (e.g. the confessional)
third year of elementary school; third year elementary school student
one part; one portion; one section; one copy (e.g. of a document)
to stream; to flow (liquid, time, etc.); to be washed away; to be carried; to drift; to float (e.g. clouds); to sweep (e.g. rumour, fire)