to digest; to break down; to break to pieces; to be able to use; to be good at; to finish; to complete
sure; no mistaking it; for certain; without doubt
to step aside; to move (i.e. out of the way); to make way; to resign; to retire; to quit
horizontal (as opposed to vertical); lying down; side-to-side (as opposed to front-to-back); width; side (of a box, etc.); beside
to smoke (a cigarette); to behave as ...; to accelerate; to rev up
is that so? (generally rhetorical)
castle (in place names); castle; fortress
long-awaited; long-waited-for; someone who has waited a long time; something that one has waited impatiently for
previously; before; first; before (something or someone else); beforehand; in advance
to change completely; to change suddenly
to look unconcerned; to assume a composed look
to recognize; to recognise; to deem; to judge; to approve; to deem acceptable; to admit
to act as one; to act in concert; to keep pace; to stay in step
together (with); at the same time; in a lump
end (of a street, hallway, etc.)
to have one's horizons broadened
bulky and heavy; massive; solid; dignified; imposing; composed
floor; stage (for the narrator and the shamisen player); dining platform built across a river
to hang; to droop; to give (e.g. lesson, instruction, scolding) (to someone of lower status); to confer; to drip; to ooze; to leave behind (at death)
cover; mantle; shroud; hood
to come out; to fall out; to fade; to discolour; to wear a hole (e.g. clothes); to leave (e.g. a meeting); to be clear
hall; saloon; spacious room; reception room
to step into (e.g. someone else's territory); to break into; to raid; to come to grips with; to get to the core of
beautiful; pretty; lovely; sweet; pure (heart, friendship, etc.)
mosaic; pixelated obscuring in images and video, usu. for censorship
pattern; figure; state; condition; conjecture of the current situation; the way it seems; model
to decorate; to ornament; to display; to exhibit; to mark (e.g. the day with a victory); to adorn (e.g. the front page)
left and right; right and left; (asserting) control; influence; one's attendants; people accompanying one
to separate (by distance, time, etc.); to isolate; to interpose; to have between; to alienate; to estrange
column; shaft; cylinder; round pillar (esp. in buildings)
row; line; company (of someone); group; sequence; counter for rows
diamond (mineral, gemstone); diamond; infield; diamond (card suit)
lattice; latticework; window bars; grid; grating
transom; skylight; dormer window
feeling; sensation; preparedness; readiness; thought; sentiment
arrangement; disposition; array (programming)
to build up; to establish; to form; to become (a state); to accomplish; to achieve; to change into
bewilderment; perplexity; embarrassment; confusion