at the same time as; while; as well as (multiple roles)
to step back; to walk backwards
at one's feet; underfoot; gait; pace; most recent; current
nature; natural; spontaneous; naturally; spontaneously
floor; stage (for the narrator and the shamisen player); dining platform built across a river
completely (quitting, etc.); entirely; thoroughly; cleanly (cutting, snapping off, etc.); in a single blow
to kill (a human) using a blade (sword, machete, knife, etc.); to slice (off); to lop (off); to cut (off)
to divide; to cut; to halve; to break; to crack; to dilute; to fall below
pole; rod; line; dash; spoken monotonously
distinction; discrimination; distinguishing; discernment
to swing; to wield (physically); to exercise (e.g. power, ability); to exhibit; to flourish; to prosper
reflection; reverberation; reflex; reflexes
at once; right away; promptly; on the spur of the moment
edge (of a river, woods, etc.); shoulder (of a road); rim; brim; fabric border (of a tatami mat, etc.); edging
roughly; approximately; (cutting) in one stroke; (breaking apart) with vigour; (cutting) deeply; (splitting) wide open
to chip; to be chipped; to be missing (from a set, team, etc.); to be absent; to be lacking (in); to be short (of)
subterranean rumbling; earth tremor
to stand up; to put up; to thrust into; to bury into; to make (a noise); to start (a rumour); to make
fall; drop; descent; coming down
certain; sure; doubtless; I have no doubt; You can depend on it; It's a safe bet
difference; variation; difference
complete; whole; perfect; safe
small quantity; little; little while; short distance
to push out; to project; to stick out; to hand over (e.g. to the police)
to turn towards; to point
by any chance; (should) it happen (that); by some chance
threat; bird-scaring device (scarecrow, gun, etc.)
check; keeping in check; containment (of enemy forces); diversionary action; pickoff throw; holding a runner on base
to be hit; to strike; to touch; to be in contact; to be equivalent to; to be applicable; to be right on the money (of a prediction, criticism, etc.)
subtle; delicate; difficult; complex; doubtful; questionable
not feeling like doing ...; having no mind to ...; being in no mood for ...; indifferent; half-hearted; dispirited
of course; certainly; naturally
to have an interest (in something); to feel inclined (toward doing something)
for better or worse; for good and bad; regardless of merit; both good and bad
human; human-like; as a person