far; distant; distant (past); remote (in time); distant (relationship or kinship); having little to do (with someone); far (from something else in quality, degree, etc.)
at (place, time); in; to (direction, state); toward; for (purpose); because of (reason); for
that; the; part (as in "part two"); um ...; er ...
name; given name; title; fame; renown; pretext
indicates direct object of action; indicates subject of causative expression; indicates an area traversed; indicates time (period) over which action takes place; indicates point of departure or separation of action; indicates object of desire, like, hate, etc.
to shine; to glitter; to sparkle
face; mask; face guard; (in kendo) striking the head; surface (esp. a geometrical surface); page; aspect
supreme; sublime; highest
indicates possessive; nominalizes verbs and adjectives; substitutes for "ga" in subordinate phrases; (at sentence-end, falling tone) indicates a confident conclusion; (at sentence-end) indicates emotional emphasis; (at sentence-end, rising tone) indicates question
friend; ally; supporter; taking sides with; supporting; standing by
and; besides; because; since; the thing is; for one thing
sword (esp. a large, double-edged one); blade; bayonet; swordsmanship; stinger; ovipositor
little girl; maiden; young lady; female usually between 7 and 18 years old
to become; to get; to result in; to turn out; to consist of; to be composed of; to be completed
gold (Au); golden; prosperous; money (esp. ōban coin); cash
one; 1; best; first; foremost; beginning; start
justice; right; righteousness; correct meaning; correct explanation
(balance) scales; shoulder carrying pole; steelyard
that kind of; that way; that move; that trick; that game
to clasp; to grasp; to hold (the answer); to have (e.g. the solution); to seize (power); to hold (the reins)
widely; extensively; far and wide; everywhere; all around; generally
language; dialect; word; phrase; speech; (manner of) speaking
to hold (in one's hand); to take; to possess; to have; to maintain; to keep; to last
indicates sentence subject (occasionally object); indicates possessive (esp. in literary expressions); but; however; regardless of; whether (or not)
god; deity; incredible; fantastic; (arch.) Emperor (of Japan); (arch.) thunder
to cause; to induce; to bring about; to pull upright; to help up (e.g. a fallen person)
devil; evil spirit; genie
to shoot (at); to attack; to defeat; to destroy
if; when; and; with; used for quoting (thoughts, speech, etc.); promoted pawn; indicates a question
six; six years of age; six o'clock (old time system)
together; jointly; at the same time; with; both
battle; fight; war; struggle; conflict
protection; defense; providence; amulet; charm
to do; to carry out; to cause to become; to make (into); to serve as; to act as; to wear (clothes, a facial expression, etc.)
behind; rear; after; later; remainder; the rest; more (e.g. five more minutes)
indicates sentence topic; indicates contrast with another option (stated or unstated); adds emphasis
law; act; method; mood; dharma; law
to rule; to govern; to administer
guardian; mentor; protector
eternity; perpetuity; permanence; immortality