true character; true heart; true spirit
affair; state; verdict; sentence; directions; orders
to catch one's attention; to catch one's ear; to be annoying to one's ear
moment; instant; kshana; duration of a single mental event (about 1/75 second); shortest possible interval of time
time in; making a move immediately in a timed game (shogi, go, etc.)
one's circumstances or condition, esp. compared to that of another; coherence (e.g. of a conversation)
killer technique; surefire assassination method; special or lethal move, usu. one unique to a certain fighter or fighting style
in the middle of something; busy with something; in commotion as a result of something untoward happening; currently importing or capturing data
simplified version; abridged edition
crowding together; clustering together; close formation; swarm
ghastliness; dreadfulness; grimness; intimidation; menace; threat
one's last moment; one's death; one's end
struggling; pawing (e.g. horses' hooves)
delay; lag; postponement; falling behind
stock; products; stolen goods; loot; spoils
having an aptitude (for); having a talent (for)
inattention; absent-mindedness
worry; fear; anxiety; concern
calm; graceful; quiet; mellow; damp; moist
to be contrary to; to be inconsistent with; to act contrary to (rules or guidelines); to violate; to oppose; to rebel
certain; some kind of; some sort of; of sorts
seasoning; flavoring; flavouring; condiment
closing; closure; shutdown; lockout
superlative; extraordinary; mega; superdreadnought (class of warships)
origin of an affair; spark that lit the fuse; beginning
(abstract) symbol; emblem; representation
scattered; disperse; loose; disconnected; in pieces; in drops
to barricade oneself in; to hold (a fort, etc.); to shut oneself up; to be besieged; to dig in
item; heading; category; headword (in a dictionary, encyclopedia, etc.); entry
occupation (e.g. of territory); exclusive possession
to stay long; to hang around; to hang out; to be immersed (in water) for a long time; to soak
reality; actuality; actual conditions; ultimate reality; absolute truth