weak point; weakness; shortcoming; defect; flaw; sore spot
expressing one's mind; speaking out
for a short while; for a brief period; soon; in a short while
jaw; chin; barb (of a fishhook)
point; tip; head (of a line); front; first; before; (the way) ahead
hand; arm; forepaw; foreleg; handle; hand; worker
to hit; to expose; to apply (e.g. patch); to put on; to allot; to call on someone (e.g. in class); to guess (an answer)
before long; soon; almost; nearly; finally; in the end
light (i.e. not heavy); feeling light (i.e. offering little resistance, moving easily); light (i.e. of foot); effortless; non-serious; minor; slight
with a slap; with a pop; without batting an eyelid; generously; cutesy suffix applied to names
both hands; both arms; ten
to match (rhythm, speed, etc.); to join together; to unite; to face; to be opposite (someone); to compare; to check with
itself; one's own body; oneself; originally; naturally
to perform; to do; to conduct oneself; to carry out
(powers of) concentration; ability to concentrate
to raise; to lift; to boost; to enhance
how; in what way; how about
don't you think?; indicates question
to take (someone) by surprise; to do something unexpected
to raise one's voice; to shout; to yell; to speak up (e.g. in protest); to speak one's mind
uh-huh; mm-hmm; with a moan; with a groan
consent; assent; agreement; understanding; comprehension; grasp
in order to (e.g. meet goal); so that; take care (so as); hoping or wishing for something
shell (e.g. electron shell)
to set up (a house, store, etc.); to build; to have at the ready (e.g. a gun); to hold in preparation (e.g. a camera); to adopt a posture; to assume a stance; to put on an air
specific; particular; designated; specifying; designating; identifying
conduct; behaviour; movements; gesture; performance (on stage, etc.); dance
as (i.e. in the role of); for (i.e. from the viewpoint of); apart from... (used to change the topic); even (e.g. "not even a single person"); thinking that...; trying to...
idle thoughts; worldly thoughts
to push aside; to overcome (e.g. difficulties); to align; to put in order; (arch.) to push open
to get; to earn; to understand; to comprehend; to receive something undesirable (e.g. a punishment); to get (ill)
method; process; manner; way; means; technique
pattern; design; body build; figure; essential qualities; character
tempering (metal); annealing; forging; toughening; disciplining; training
grandfather; old man; kyogen mask used for the role of an old man
private tutor; coach; governess
to be taught; to learn; to take lessons in
explanation; commentary; exposition; elucidation
autosuggestion; self-suggestion
law; act; method; mood; dharma; law
concentration; focusing; convergence; within a collection of works