to project; to reflect; to cast (shadow)
isolation; cut off; blockade; quarantine; interception; deprivation
trigger (of a gun, etc.); trigger (for something); immediate cause
to put in order; to arrange; to get ready; to prepare; to work out (e.g. business deal); to arrange (e.g. marriage)
to flush out (game, etc.); to drive (animals); to beat; to urge; to spur on; to push on
to stop; to stay (e.g. the night); to contain; to keep (in position, in place); to record (e.g. a fact); to retain
to hold out; to extend (e.g. one's hands); to thrust (javelin); to offer (e.g. aid, help, etc.)
to bring near; to bring close; to let go near; to associate with; to bring (people) together; to let come near (of a person)
to cool (e.g. from a high temperature to room temperature); to let cool; to dampen; to throw a damper on; to spoil
to wrap up; to pack; to do up; to cover with; to dress in
snowy; covered in deep snow
to put clothes on (someone); to dress; to cover; to coat; to pin (e.g. a crime on someone); to lay (blame)
to talk; to tell; to recite; to pledge; to conspire with
any- (e.g. anything, anywhere, anyone); -ever (e.g. whatever, wherever, whenever); even (if it's just ...); at least; either ... or ...
half a ken (3 shaku, approx. 0.91m)
under control (e.g. of territory)
to be hesitant; to feel timid
it's no big deal; it's no problem; it's nothing to worry about; safe (and sound); all right
dry riverbed; river beach
to cheer up; to liven up; to become active; to look better; to improve (in appearance); to stand out
large drop (rain, sweat, tears, etc.); large grain-like object (grape, cherry, etc.)
passing shower; streaks of pouring rain
daytime; during the day; Japan and China
in name only; titular; nominal
alarm bell; fire bell; warning; wake-up call
sudden; abrupt; impromptu skit; bandwagon fan; fair-weather fan
to take someone along; to be accompanied (by)
time of emergency; (in an) emergency
no matter what; whatever happens; in any situation; rain or shine
taking (a suspect to the police); dragging (someone) away
fast asleep; dead to the world
to warm oneself (e.g. at a fire)
(lit.) blood flows; to have the blood of ... running in one's veins (artist, warrior, etc.); to be born with particular skills, characteristics, etc.; to have something "in one's blood"
to sit; to squat; to be implicated
audience (with a superior, e.g. nobility)
calm; graceful; quiet; mellow; damp; moist