to bloom; to flower; to blossom; (arch.) to rise up (of breaking waves)
normal practice; proper practice
(a) step; one step; level; stage; small degree; small amount
to wake (someone) up (by calling for them); to awaken; to call (to mind); to bring back (memories); to evoke
chic; smart; understanding; considerate; familiar with worldly pleasures (esp. sexual relations, geisha districts and red-light districts)
lightly (floating, drifting, etc.); buoyantly; soft; fluffy; unsteadily; flightily
purposely (of something needless, unexpected or seemingly counterproductive, etc.); daringly (doing something); not necessarily; not particularly; (arch.) definitely not
to garnish; to accompany (as a card does a gift); to add to as support; to prop up; to accompany (as an aid, guide, translator, etc.); (arch.) to mimic
speaking of; (I told you) already; come on
to shake one's head (in disagreement); to disagree; to refuse; to say no; to turn down (a request)
to twist; to wrench; to twist (a body part); to bend; to strangle (to death); to wring (an animal's neck); to defeat easily
fixing (in place); being fixed (in place); fixing (e.g. salary, capital); keeping the same; fixation (histology); user name (on an online forum like 2ch where the majority of users post anonymously)
application (of ointment, etc.); coating
to hang over; to cover; to lie over; to fall on one's shoulders; to become one's responsibility; to become a burden
now that you mention it; come to think of it; that reminds me; on that subject; speaking of which
to divide; to cut; to halve; to break; to crack; to dilute; to fall below
to open (a door, etc.); to unwrap (e.g. parcel, package); to open (for business, etc.); to empty; to remove; to move out; to clear out
fingertip; finger; toe tip; toe
to strain (oneself); to bear down; to exert oneself; to put on a bold front; to make a show of strength; to swagger
woven straw mat (orig. made of wild rice leaves); beggar; (arch.) Manchurian wild rice (Zizania latifolia)
common; ordinary; fair (e.g. fight); gracious; frank; open
to firmly tighten (e.g. around neck, throat); to constrict; to strongly press (someone); to crack down on; to settle accounts
to be hot on a person's heels
exterior; outside; outer; external; lateral
talkativeness; garrulity; loquacity
putting one's hands behind one's back; having one's hands behind one's back; behind; rear; back
several times; once or twice
with a smooch (kissing); with a light smacking sound
precipitous; rugged; inaccessible; grim; severe; stern
pretty; charming; lovely; adorable
to collect; to gather; to save; to accumulate; to pile up
castration; neutering; gelding; enervation; emasculation; taming
(fighting) spirit; motivation; shout (for getting in the right mood to deal with something, etc.); cheer; kiai; short shout when performing an attacking move
metallic sound; metallic clank
to ring; to sound; to be popular; to be esteemed; to state; to insist