a pair (of shoes or socks)
camouflage; disguise; pretense; feigning; masquerade
to be stormy; to be rough; to be rough (of skin); to be chapped; to be ruined; to fall into ruin
disastrous scene; terrible spectacle
just before one's eyes; in one's presence; personally
to open one's eyes wide (in anger, surprise, etc.); to goggle at
involuntary nocturnal tooth grinding; bruxism; grinding one's teeth out of anger or vexation
to lurk; to be hidden; to be concealed; to lie dormant; to be latent
surprise attack; surprise visit; catching a person off guard
to set free; to let go; to release; to miss (e.g. a chance); to lose; to let get away
to make a fool of someone
military exploits; military feats; military achievements; distinguished military service
just one person; only one
to lead someone around by the nose
after all; in the end; anyway; (cannot) possibly; (not) at all; (not) by any means
impediment; burden; encumbrance; hindrance; drag
one long straight object (e.g. strand of hair, beam of light, wisp of smoke); a single bloodline; earnest; resolute; (arch.) ordinary; (arch.) common
bright light; hope; bright future; light emanating from a buddha or bodhisattva, symbolizing their wisdom and compassion
to take back; to recapture
spurt of blood (from one's victim)
nausea; sickness in the stomach
to pin down; to hold down; to cover (esp. a part of one's body with one's hand); to clutch (a body part in pain); to get a hold of; to obtain
feel (i.e. tactile sensation); touch; feeling; sensation; texture (e.g. food, cloth)
just barely; only just; at the very limit; at the last moment
to be shut; to close; to be firm (of a body, face, etc.); to be well-knit; to be locked; to tighten
to try; to attempt; to have a go (at something)
route; course; path; one's future course (e.g. after graduating high school)
to show appreciation for (efforts, esp. by someone of equal or lower status); to thank for; to reward for
surprise; astonishment; wonder; amazement
to bear a grudge against; to resent; to blame; to curse; to feel bitter towards
many times over; often; repeatedly; time after time
to meet; to meet up; to rendezvous; to join (of roads, rivers, etc.); to flow together
plans; arrangement; schedule; program; programme; expectation
lodging; inn; house; home; home of a servant's parents (or guarantor, etc.)
female part or role (drama, kabuki, etc.)
to act (a part); to play (a role); to perform (a play, etc.); to put on (a production); to commit (a blunder); to disgrace oneself
reliable; trustworthy; hopeful; promising