to scatter; to blow about; (arch.) to spread a rumor; (arch.) to talk around
to exchange gunfire; to exchange shots
phase (e.g. wave, electricity, moon); topology; register
(direct) hit; hitting the mark
viewing optimistically; thinking optimistically; taking an optimistic view; looking on the bright side
beginning; start; first (in line, etc.); origin; such as ...; not to mention ...
anti-aircraft; antiaircraft
order (esp. to a number of people); command; ritual of bowing at start and end of school class
direct access; random access
chamber (in equipment, e.g. expansion chamber, combustion chamber, etc.); chamber; room
aspiration; volunteering; desire; application
flash signal (e.g. between ships); flashing caution signal; accident warning signal
oceanic noise; rumbling of the sea; mistpouffer
fortitude; firmness of character; hardihood; manliness
carrier strike group; CSG
to feign friendliness; to play the hypocrite
aboard a vehicle; in a car; on a train
proxy; ringer; substitute; second serving of noodles (to add to previously purchased ramen)
acknowledgement; acknowledgment; understanding (e.g. "please be understanding of the mess during our renovation"); noting; acceptance
position in a game of go or shogi; state of the game; aspect of an affair; situation
cold bath; taking a cold bath
finish; finishing; finishing touches
to finish up; to complete; to finish off; to get through; to polish off
typhoon-strength (winds, etc.)
systematisation; systematization
control room; control booth
one's chance; the right time; target; objective
Saisetsu; one of the eight gods of the koyomi