to freeze (from fear, etc.); to be unable to move (e.g. from surprise); to be paralyzed (with horror, etc.); to cower; to shrink in on oneself
meaning; significance; sense
blade; sword; forged blade; wavy pattern on forged blades; sharpness; unhulled rice
light (i.e. not heavy); feeling light (i.e. offering little resistance, moving easily); light (i.e. of foot); effortless; non-serious; minor; slight
to dust; to remove dust; to slap; to hit (with the palm); to use up money
conclusion from reasoning, judgement or calculation based on something read or heard; reason; cause; meaning; circumstances; situation
instead of; in place of; as a substitute for; in exchange for; in return for; to make up for
to breathe out; to breathe; to tell (a lie); to use (foul language); to vomit; to throw up
nonexistent; not being (there); not having; not
immediately; instantly; with nary a pause; without a moment's delay
palm; open hand; playing on equal terms; lack of handicap
obedient; meek; docile; honest; frank; upfront (about one's feelings)
(right at the) side; just beside
to turn toward; to look (up, down, etc.); to face (e.g. east) (of a building, window, etc.); to look out on; to point (of an arrow, compass needle, etc.); to be suited to
coincident with; while; simultaneously
so far; up to now; hitherto; that's enough (for today); it ends here
to pop off; to pop out; to fly off; to shoot off; to burst open
to feel (as if); to have a feeling (that); to have a hunch (that); to feel like doing; to want to do
to separate (by distance, time, etc.); to isolate; to interpose; to have between; to alienate; to estrange
clear; clearing (a bar, hurdle, etc.); overcoming; getting through; clearing (the ball); clearing (e.g. a checked box)
to rub; to scrub; to scrape
one long cylindrical thing; one film, TV show, etc.; one version; one book; a certain book; ippon; one point
near; close; close (in time); soon; close (relationship); friendly
immediately; at once; soon; before long; easily; readily
reality; actuality; hard fact
finally; at last; barely; narrowly; gradually; little by little
situation; (present) state of affairs; circumstances
indicates emotion or admiration; indicates emphasis; I; me; wah!; boo!
to touch; to feel; to get involved (with); to approach; to be harmful to; to hinder
force; strength; capability; ability; efficacy; effect; effort
limit; limits; degree; extent; the end; the last; as long as ...
to rub; to chafe; to wear out; to become worn; to lose one's innocence; to become sly
sharp (blade); pointed; sharp (pain); stabbing; perceptive; keen
pain; ache; soreness; damage; injury; wear
to mind; to care about; to be an issue; to matter; to keep company; to care for; to interfere with