to turn; to rotate; to pass around; to send around; to move (someone or something to where its needed); to send; to turn (to a new use)
tightly (hold, squeeze, etc.); firmly; forcefully (e.g. push); hard
spine; backbone; spinal column
to pull apart; to separate; to have a lead over; to pull ahead of; to outdistance
to jump at; to be attracted by
falling far short (of); being far behind; being far inferior (to); being no match (for)
sudden; abrupt; unexpected; unforeseen
before one knows; before one becomes aware of; unnoticed; unawares
entrance; entry; gate; approach; mouth
(a) step; one step; level; stage; small degree; small amount
story; tale; talk; discussion
concerning; regarding; per (e.g. 100 yen per person); for every
to let (a person) pass first
to stand in the way; to bar someone's way; to block the way
given that ... it is only natural that ...; ... being the case, it is unavoidable that ...; (precisely) because ...; contrary to expectations ...
to convey; to report; to transmit; to communicate; to tell; to impart
to bow; to bow one's head; to apologize; to apologise; to bow to; to yield to
with a smooth, unhindered motion; speedily and without delay
to be shut; to close; to be locked; to tighten; to be tightened; to become sober
treasure; treasured item; prized possession
time for ...; time to ...; good opportunity to ...; season
narrow; confined; small; limited; narrow-minded; confining
passage; pathway; roadway; avenue; aisle
indication; sign; hint; tone (of the market)
to smell; to smell of; to have a smell
mistake; error; accident; mishap; improper conduct (e.g. between man and woman); indiscretion
yes; yeah; hum; hmmm; oof
remnant; residue; remaining; left-over
truth; reality; seriousness; logical truth; printed style writing; star performer
cause; seed; variety; kind; counter for varieties
another name; nickname; alias; synonym (taxonomy)
spirit; psyche; god; deity; divinity
demon; devil; evil spirit; -crazed person; -obsessed person; fiend
speaking of ...; when it comes to ...; as for ...; if one were to say ...
fort; fortress; stronghold; fortification
(in gagaku or noh) middle section of a song
to speak badly (of); to speak ill (of); to bad-mouth