one long straight object (e.g. strand of hair, beam of light, wisp of smoke); a single bloodline; earnest; resolute; (arch.) ordinary; (arch.) common
laugh; laughter; smile; sneer; sex aids (e.g. dildos, pornographic books, erotic woodblock prints, etc.)
to be embarrassed; to lose face
angry voice; one's voice when shouting with anger
(public) notice; attention; public eye; public gaze
to forget one's troubles by doing something enjoyable
hateful; detestable; loathsome
to kick flying (often a person in sport, martial arts, etc.)
resentment; grudge; pent-up anger; frustration; bitterness
inner thoughts; real intention; at heart; deep down; inner center (centre)
low birth; humble origin; lowly; base; vulgar
rubbing the wrong way (e.g. a cat); irritating
one's social position; one's place; one's standing
to one's heart's content; as much as one wants; as hard as one can; resolution; decisiveness; determination
to satisfy oneself (by doing); to find relief (in doing)
sidelong glance; short grain (paper)
near; nearby; not far off
exhibiting; showing; putting on display; putting up for sale; entering (a work into a competition); submitting
grant; bestowal; giving something to someone of low social standing (by a person of very high social standing)
eldest son (may be the only son); first-born son
job; work; duties; trade; skill
to go in the direction of; to proceed toward; to become; to face (facts, circumstances, etc.); (arch.) to abide by; (arch.) to agree to
bravery; military prowess; valour; valor
great; grand; extensive; large-scale
achievement; meritorious deed; distinguished service; contribution
to succeed (a person, to a position, etc.); to inherit; to patch (clothes); to mend; to add (e.g. charcoal to the fire); to replenish with
duty; sense of duty; honor; in-law; relation by marriage
(idle) curiosity; fancifulness; whimsy; (having) strange tastes
so; accordingly; now; then; thereupon; therefore
territory; dominion; grounds (e.g. school)
piece (in shogi, chess, etc.); (arch.) horse; (arch.) foal; bridge (of a violin, etc.)
person sought by the police; wanted person; fugitive from justice
watch-keeping; guard; lookout
to head towards; to direct one's steps to
brilliant; glorious; glittering; bright; splendid (e.g. achievement, success); promising (e.g. future)