no sooner ... than ...; hardly ... when ...; as soon as
in an instant; instantly; in a moment; instantaneously; in the twinkling of an eye
to turn over; to turn around; to change (one's mind); to reverse (one's decision); to fly (flag, etc.); to wave (skirt, cape, etc.)
to run through; to run past
to fall flat; to fall face down
striking with the back of the sword
to knock down; to beat up (till unable to stand)
to lie in wait (for); to be on the watch (for); to wait (for); to watch (for)
exactly as stated; verbatim
being all smiles with joy
head (of a household, etc.); leader; owner; proprietor; subject (of a rumour, etc.); doer (of a deed); guardian spirit (e.g. long-resident beast, usu. with mystical powers)
to stop (an activity); to cease; to discontinue; to cancel; to abandon; to give up
obstinate; stubborn; obdurate; headstrong; willful; perverse
shot; charge; blow; punch; home run; try
coincidence; agreement; conformity; consistency; cooperation
layman (esp. as opposed to a Buddhist monk); laity; local manners; modern customs; common; popular
(family) relationship; connection
aaah!; oooh!; oh no!; oh boy!
there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)
to throw out one's chest; to be puffed up with pride
being together; going together; matching (clothing); going together
pure white; blank (e.g. mind, paper)
height; stature; length (esp. of clothing); all (one has); everything; magnificence (of a waka poem, etc.)
to be needed; to be wanted
tiny amount (degree, extent); paltry amount; slightest bit
essential; important; crucial; vital; main
gradually; by degrees; little by little; step by step
to raise; to bring up; to rear; to cultivate; to foster; to nurture
sword (esp. Japanese single-edged); katana; scalpel; chisel; burin; knife money (knife-shaped commodity money used in ancient China)
not feeling like doing ...; having no mind to ...; being in no mood for ...; indifferent; half-hearted; dispirited
to put up (a notice, sign, etc.); to hang out (e.g. a banner); to hold up high; to raise overhead; to tout (a principle, plan, etc.); to herald; to publish
so; therefore; for that reason; if so; if that is the case; in that case
papa; dad; daddy; sugar daddy
opportunity; occasion; (arch.) order; (arch.) sequence; (arch.) successor
to spoil; to rot; to corrode
to keep company; to look after; to entertain; to play (a game) with
transformation; abnormality; sexual perversion; pervert; metamorphosis; transformation
desperately; for one's dear life