to pile up; to make a heap; to lay (e.g. bricks); to acquire (e.g. experience); to build (a reputation)
to look around; to survey
cotton plant (Gossypium spp.); batting; wadding; padding
(on) land; ground; shore; track-and-field events
hurdle; hurdle race; hurdles; hurdle; obstacle
to trip (over); to stumble; to fail; to suffer a setback
to drop; to lose; to clean off (dirt, makeup, paint, etc.); to remove (e.g. stains or facial hair); to lose (a match); to reject (an applicant); to lower (e.g. shoulders or voice)
flour; meal; powder; dust
to cough violently; to have a coughing fit
to find out; to discover; to detect
electricity; (electric) light
the minute (that) ...; no sooner than ...; as soon as; whether or not
round; circular; curved; smooth; harmonious; calm
sorry; apologetic; remorseful
ill will; malice; evil intent
to hit (e.g. one's head); to strike; to throw (e.g. a ball, a question, a demand); to express; to vent (e.g. one's anger)
small; fine; minute; minor; trivial; sensitive
to soar; to fly high; to be whirled up; to make merry; to be ecstatic; to be in high spirits
contraband; taboo; strictly forbidden
power; might; authority; influence
ignition; catching fire; setting on fire
to blow off; to be blown off
ball; sphere; bead (of sweat, dew, etc.); drop; ball (in sports); pile (of noodles, etc.); bullet
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it,...; I mean
it's no joke; gimme a break!
to eat; to drink; to receive (e.g. a blow); to be on the receiving end (of something undesirable); to undergo (trouble)
unable to put up any resistance; unable to put up a fight; not standing a chance (against)
to take lessons in; to be taught; to learn (from a teacher); to study (under a teacher); to get training in
hazardous materials; dangerous goods; explosives; combustibles
fire brigade; fire company
extension; elongation; prolongation; Enchō era (923.4.11-931.4.26)
way; method; means; resource; course