creak; squeak; creaking sound
to synchronise the breathing with the opponent prior to the start of a match
to haul down; to drag down; to pull down; to tow off; to force out; to dethrone
ladder; stairs; going to several places in succession (e.g. barhopping)
to lean against; to set against
to ascend; to go up; to ascend (as a natural process, e.g. the Sun); to rise; to go to (the capital); to be promoted; to add up to
difference in grades (e.g. in go, shoji, etc.); difference in level (e.g. road, footpath); ramp; steps
to wag one's tail; to flatter; to butter up; to fawn (on)
with a tap; with a knock; smoothly (proceed); without a hitch; even; equal
(electric) torch; flashlight
furthermore; besides; moreover; in addition; further; above or beyond this
long-lasting; long-wearing; wears well; nagamochi; large oblong chest (for clothing, personal effects, etc.)
value; worth; merit; estimation; evaluation; appraisal
size; large and small (sizes); various sizes; daishō (matched pair of long and short swords); large and small drums; long months and short months; sic bo (Macao dice game)
skylight; dormer; transom; dormer window
small window; fenestella; scuttle (type of hatch on a ship)
years since produced (of cars)
one side; one party; counterpart; one of a pair; fellow; mate
sticking out prominently (usu. something long and thin); rising up
hardly any; almost nonexistent; very little
to have a certain mood or feeling; to have a hunch
destination; whereabouts; future; prospects
shrine maiden's ceremonial dance (in kagura)
master; expert; expert board game player (chess, go, shogi, etc.)
yellow; high-pitched (voice); shrill
(public) notice; attention; public eye; public gaze
with a flap; with a snap; with a thud; with a crash; with a swish; with a rustle
gold or silver lacquer; lacquer decoration sprinkled with metal powder
slip-on lid; lid going over the edges
to tie up; to tie together; to hang (oneself); to summarize; to put (it all) together; to estimate; to expect
each place; various places
mourning; abstinence; taboo; religious purification; pure; holy
six-legged Chinese-style chest
even; for starters; so; therefore; judging from; based on
to seal (letter); to prevent; to forbid; to block
the Three Sacred Treasures (Mirror, Sword and Jewels); three sacred emblems of sovereign rule; the three divine symbols of the Japanese imperial throne; (set of) three status symbols; three necessities
divine mirror; sacred mirror (one of the three sacred treasures)
meals exchanged by parishioners and priests
by itself; automatically; naturally