self-defense; self-defence
in a manner of speaking; as it were; so to speak; if you like; per se
standard language (used in government, education, etc.); standard Japanese
way of writing; manner of writing; penmanship (esp. used in old textbooks); calligraphy; format (e.g. of a report); stroke order of a character
to rest; to relax; to repose
a short time ago; a while ago; for some time
to spread (out); to extend; to stretch; to reach to; to get around; to fill (e.g. a space)
quite unlike; not bearing the slightest resemblance
outlet (for one's anger, etc.); place (to turn one's eyes, to vent one's dissatisfaction, etc.); place to put something; place to dispose of something
bed; bedding; sickbed; alcove; riverbed; seedbed; straw "core" of a tatami mat
atonement; redemption; compensation
short blade; small weapon; epigram; pithy saying
all talk; glib; insincere; empty; specious
to remain; to abide; to stay (in the one place); to be limited to; to be confined to; to only account for
now (esp. in contrast to the past); now at last; at present; right now
expansion; extension; elongation; stretching
to cover fully; to wrap around
to drive (e.g. horse, carriage); to control; to manage
foresight; foreknowledge; divination
being stuck between a rock and a hard place; being in a dilemma; being torn between conflicting demands
to pinch; to hold (between one's fingers); to pick up and eat; to snack on; to pick out (the main point); to summarize
base (of a plant, tree, pillar, etc.); (part near the) root; roots (of one's hair); root (e.g. of a problem); source
stars; the stars and planets; celestial bodies
sky; air; ether; firmament; the heavens
raging flames; roaring flames; raging fire
disorder; chaos; confusion
to stoop; to lean over; to bend forward; to bend down; to crouch; to squat
to come into contact with; to touch (each other); to have a brush with
to come to like; to become fond of; to fall in love
first person (to do); person going first; first place; top position; person in the top position
slim; slender; slight; delicate
firm; strong; solid; stable