to gain a reliable foundation and be in a safe condition; to rest easy; (lit.) to board a large ship
language of one's country; mother tongue; native language
to handle (men); to master (a tool); to manage; to acquire a command of (a language)
(mutual) understanding; communication; passing without obstruction
to plan; to attempt; to plot; to conspire; to aim for; to strive for
to become rusted together; to become rusted shut; to rust; to become (completely) rusty; to become rusty (of a skill or ability); to become less effective
lubricating oil; lubricant; lube; person or thing that makes things run smoothly; facilitator
smooth (of a surface); glassy; smooth (of an action, proceedings, etc.); fluent (speech); continuously differentiable
to come alive; to get going; to start to move
what's in one's heart; one's emotional state; what one feels
to shine on; to illuminate; to compare (with); to refer to
street at night; making a night journey
to begin to rain; to begin to snow
to invade; to raid; to infringe; to encroach; to harm; to afflict
exercise; physical training; appeal; campaign; motion; movement
bill; handbill; flier; flyer; leaflet; poster
to distribute; to hand out; to deliver; to allot; to allocate; to place (staff, soldiers, etc.)
meeting; assembly; gathering; congregation; convention; rally
secret; clandestine; covert; spy (for a daimyo, shogun, etc.); secret agent
anti-Japanese resistance movement (in pre-WWII China); anti-Japanese campaign
to expose to danger; to imperil; to jeopardize
fleeting; transient; short-lived; empty (dream, etc.); mere (hope); faint (possibility)
presence; sitting with; being with
to contemplate; to ponder; to think over; to turn over in one's mind; to reflect; to muse
studies; schoolwork; classwork
technology; engineering; technique; skill; art; craft
to learn; to acquire knowledge; to carry; to wear (clothes, etc.); to put on
guarantee; security; assurance; pledge; warranty
to combine; to join; to tie on; to attach with a knot; to bind (e.g. an address)
sparkle of one's eyes; insight; discernment; penetration
to take a peep at; to catch a glimpse of
(truck) load-carrying tray; (bicycle) luggage carrier; roof rack
to swell; to rise; to bulge; to rouse; to get excited
journey; trip; travels; during the journey; on the way; while travelling