to leap out (e.g. onto the stage); to spring out; to jump (e.g. into first place); to shoot (e.g. to the top); to come to the forefront
running away; escaping on foot
to be foolish; to be stupid; to be ridiculous
footwork (in martial arts, sports, etc.)
precise; accurate; appropriate; exactly the right
self-taught method; one's own way; one's own style
to investigate thoroughly; to examine closely; to probe into; to be obsessed with a thought; to brood over; to worry about
art; technique; means; way; trick; trap
another kind; distinct species; variety
classical form of martial art
to begin to appear; to begin to come in
to crawl; to creep; to slither; to wriggle; to trail (of vines, flowers, etc.); to spread
to set (sun); to become dark
supporting role (actor); minor role
shadow or cloud (e.g. on someone's happiness); shade; gloom
overhasty; rash; premature
old poem (esp. waka); old song
useless; vain; aimless; idle
operating expenses; budget
to be a match for; to rival; to equal; to compare with; to be equivalent to
quantity; amount; generosity; magnanimity; pramana; (in Indian philosophy) means by which one gains accurate and valid knowledge
whispered conversation; whispering
great hurry; great haste; rush
banker (gambling); bookmaker; person who runs a gambling den; manager; boss
member of one's in-group (e.g. family member, colleague)
amount of money; sum of money
clear; sonorous; full-sounding; resonant; bright
to change the subject (e.g. away from something awkward or inconvenient)
mental preparedness; being braced for; being steeled for
to comfort; to console; to amuse
to be at wits' end; to be greatly perplexed; to be troubled
gambling house; gaming room; gambling den
capital; funds; seed money; asset
national expenditure; government spending; public funds
pocket money; spending money; pin money; allowance