to hit; to strike; to strike (noon, etc.); to sound (cymbals, etc.); to beat (rhythmically, e.g. pulse, waves, etc.); to move; to impress
order (esp. to a number of people); command; ritual of bowing at start and end of school class
root (of a plant); stump (of a tree); root (of a problem, etc.); base
long sword; minute hand (of a clock)
upper tier; upper section; place of honor; place of honour; dais; raised part of floor
to knit one's brows (in discomfort, unease, disapproval, etc.); to raise one's eyebrows; to frown; to scowl
to that extent; to that degree; so much; so
somewhat large; of a larger size; on the large size; large swing (bat, racquet, etc.); long sweeping stroke
applying (e.g. a technology); adoption
wide-width (e.g. cloth); broad
to be dampened; to be discouraged; to be weakened; to be reduced
to stick into; to pierce; to run into
least; lowest; worst; awful; horrible; at the very least
full of confidence; brimming with (self-)confidence; having great faith in oneself
farce; charade; person who serves tea; short and humorous improvised sketch (originating from Edo-era kabuki)
herculean strength; mountain carrier-guide
disturbance; obstruction; hindrance; jamming; interference
physical strength; brute strength; arm strength
weight; heavyweight boxer
increase; rise; growth; addition; increment
to bind; to fasten; to tie up
a great variety of; diversity
width; breadth; freedom (e.g. of thought); latitude; gap; difference (e.g. in price)
state of the war; war situation
advantageous; favourable; better; profitable; lucrative; gainful
to carry; to transport; to come; to go; to wield (a tool, etc.); to use
difficult to ...; hard to ...
useless; no future in it; doesn't make sense; having no point
beforehand; in advance; previously
the number of flat things; win-loss difference which influences the ranking of wrestlers
to decrease (in size or number); to diminish; to abate
degree (angle, temperature, scale, etc.); counter for occurrences; strength (of glasses); glasses prescription; alcohol content (percentage); alcohol by volume; extent
to decrease; to be reduced; to reduce; to lessen; to subtract; to deduct
the vertical; height; front-to-back; length; north-to-south; vertical (relationship)
trunk; torso; plastron (in kendo); touching the plastron (kimari-te in kendo); frame (of a drum, etc.); sound box (of a shamisen, etc.)
light (e.g. aircraft, truck); light motor vehicle (up to 660cc and 64bhp); kei car
low rank; lower position; subordinate position; lower order (e.g. byte)
simple substance (e.g. chemical); something standing alone; separate item; solo item
light; easy; non-serious; minor