by all means; at any cost; whether (one is) willing or not; willingly or unwillingly; on no account; by no means
to release; to let go; to free; to add (pieces of eggplant, potato, etc.) to water, broth, etc.
to be able (to); to be possible (to)
wonderful; marvelous; strange; strangely enough; oddly enough; for some reason
impossible; unthinkable; unimaginable
phantom; vision; illusion; extremely rare item
suspicious; dubious; doubtful; unsure; untrustworthy; unreliable; strange
to float; to be suspended; to rise to the surface; to appear; to come to mind; to have inspiration
one large animal (horses, cattle, etc.); head (of cattle)
firmly; solidly; sturdily; strongly; toughly
unbelievable; incredible; implausible
certain; unmistaken; evident; obvious; beyond doubt
to put on armour (armor); to wear armour; to arm oneself; to wear; to cover
aim; object; expectations; prospects; something that can be relied upon; snack served with alcoholic drink; pad
shin guards; shin pads; greaves; leggings
to hang; to suspend; to lower; to reduce; to demote; to move back
long sword; minute hand (of a clock)
plan; meter; measuring device; (in) total; total (of)
sparkle of one's eyes; insight; discernment; penetration
to become damp; to become moist; to become wet; to lack energy; to be in a slump; to be in low spirits
burly; strong; indomitable; indefatigable; robust (vitality, appetite, economic growth, etc.); strong
skin; hide; rind; peel; shell; sheath
special; particular; extraordinary; exceptional; especial
reins; bridle; control; the reins (on)
lightly; easily; carelessly
high; tall; expensive; high-priced; high (level); above average (in degree, quality, etc.)
to tower over the surroundings
to be resurrected; to be resuscitated; to be rehabilitated; to be recalled (e.g. memories); to be brought back
that's the way it is; such is life
headgear; headdress; (novelty) mask; head mask
to dig out; to gouge out; to scoop; to ladle; to jerk (one's chin)
-ness; indicates assertion; come; come now
artificial product; man-made product; fiction; made-up story; decoration (e.g. for a festival); theatrical prop (esp. a large prop in noh or kyogen, e.g. tree, well, boat)
I've heard that ...; rumour has it that ...; it appears as if ...
et cetera; etc.; and the like; the likes of; something like
unthinkable; unexpected; absolutely not!; far from it!; (it was) no bother at all; not at all
yes; yeah; huh?; what?; not; 's
particular; special; exceptional; particularly; especially; exceptionally
happy; auspicious; propitious; naive