to shoot through something (wall, body, etc.); to pierce (e.g. with an arrow or a look)
dropping; losing; missing item; something one forgot to write down; trap; wooden protrusion from a Japanese door frame that fits a hole in the threshold, acting as a lock when closed; conclusion (of a speech, etc.)
plural; multiple; several
sacrifice; victim; sacrifice (to a deity)
condition; assumption; intention; intent; premise (in logic)
danger; peril; hazard; risk
duty; function; office; mission; task
substance; essence; real (in economics, vs. nominal, e.g. real interest rate); substantive; substantial
conquest; domination; mastery
to be worried; to be troubled
silver vine (Actinidia polygama); cat powder
cat (esp. the domestic cat, Felis catus); shamisen; geisha; wheelbarrow; clay bed-warmer; bottom; submissive partner of a homosexual relationship
envious; jealous; enviable (position, etc.)
clatter; clank; rattling; capsule toy vending machine
cannabis (Cannabis sativa); hemp (plant); hemp (fiber); linen; flax
once in a lifetime; once in one's life
living flesh; flesh and blood; physical body of Buddha or a bodhisattva
place; spot; grounds; arena; stadium; range
realm of the dead; the other world; underworld; hell
dark; gloomy; depressed; dispirited; dark (in colour); dull; ill-boding
metre; meter; meter; gauge
earth; soil; the earth (historically, esp. as opposed to the heavens); the ground; low-quality torinoko-gami (containing mud); (period of) refraining from construction in the direction of the god of the earth (in Onmyōdō)
bipedal walking; walking on two legs
separate room; another room; special room; (arch.) concubine (of a noble)
work; operation; manufacturing; fatigue duty
engaging in (work); pursuing (e.g. studies); following (a profession); being involved in
suddenly; in a flash; rapidly; attractive; distinguished; showy
splendour; splendor; pompousness; magnificence
order; observance; discipline; rules; law; regulations
(musical) conductor; commander; leader; director
dark brown; colour of tanned skin