instead; but (on the other hand)
to attach; to join; to furnish (a house with); to wear; to put on; to keep a diary; to make an entry
several times (as large, over)
pair; couple; antithesis; counter for items that come in pairs; counter for sets (of clothes, small furniture, utensils, etc.)
spirit; soul; drive; vigor; vigour
chemical reaction; generation of an unexpected result from combining things
chaos; confusion; disorder; chaotic; confused; uncertain
through; throughout; in the course of; all over or throughout (e.g. a place)
to understand; to comprehend
once; before; formerly; never yet; never before; first time
first-person plural (or singular); second or third person plural (implies speaker is of higher status than those referred to)
support; backing; patronage
justice; right; righteousness; correct meaning; correct explanation
mission; errand; task; duty; obligation
questions and answers; dialogue
interval; distance; suitable time; appropriate opportunity; distance between opponents (kendo)
to stuff into; to jam; to shorten; to move closer together; to reduce (spending); to conserve; to focus intently on
side (of the torso); flank; illegitimate child; child born by someone other than one's wife
to drive into (e.g. a nail into a board); to hit into (e.g. a home run into the stands); to throw into (e.g. jail); to drum into (someone) (an idea, skill, etc.); to hammer into
to divide; to cut; to halve; to break; to crack; to dilute; to fall below
power; might; authority; influence
exile; banishment; eviction; elimination (e.g. of poverty); removal
delicate; minute; fine; detailed; subtle
vocal message; speech; statement; prologue at the start of a kabuki performance
to hang; to droop; to give (e.g. lesson, instruction, scolding) (to someone of lower status); to confer; to drip; to ooze; to leave behind (at death)
the height of folly; sheer stupidity
pride; boast; credit (to)
preference; priority; precedence
censure; criticism; blame; disparagement; vilification
pain and itching; mental anguish; unhealthy emotions
to grimace; to make a wry face
to throw into disorder; to disarrange; to disturb (order, peace, etc.); to corrupt (public morals); to dishevel (hair)
to place both hands on the ground (to express respect, apology or to present a request)
hateful; detestable; loathsome
to glare at; to scowl at; to stare intensely at; to examine carefully; to estimate; to guess
to wipe off; to wipe out; to expunge
to put back up; to stand back up; to restore (to former strength); to revive (e.g. the economy); to make again (a plan, policy, etc.); to reformulate
getting closer; drawing nearer; being not much different; being near (age, skill, etc.); becoming close (i.e. friendly); becoming intimate
to ask after (someone's health); to visit; to attack; to strike; to meet with misfortune
to put oneself on guard; to stand ready; to square off
to bend; to warp; to curve