simultaneously striking one another (in kendo, etc.); draw; tie
to erase all trace of something
destruction by fire; losing in a fire; being burnt down
to throw violently against; to slam against; to strike; to thrust at someone (e.g. a letter)
skillful; skilful; delicious; appetizing; fortunate; splendid
to be squashed by; to be pinned under
to make a circle (of a motion, arrangement, etc.); to move (e.g. one's head) in a circle; to form (the shape of) a circle; to draw a circle
round shape; circle; circular form
to project; to protrude; to pop out (e.g. eyes); to jump out; to rush out
enclosing wall; boundary fence; obstacle; barrier
combination; union; binding; bond
size; large and small (sizes); various sizes; daishō (matched pair of long and short swords); large and small drums; long months and short months; sic bo (Macao dice game)
to get rid of; to erase; to dispel; to eradicate; to wipe away
to get carried away; to get overly elated; to become over-excited; to get up to speed; to move into gear
agonizing cries; pandemonium; two of Buddhism's hells
painting of a scene in Hell; a picture of Hell
to have a bad time; to go through a bitter experience; to get into trouble; to get hurt; to suffer
day and night; around the clock; always; constantly
to take hold of; to possess; to haunt
with a crunching or grinding sound; quickly; promptly; crispily; crunchily
to breathe out; to breathe; to tell (a lie); to use (foul language); to vomit; to throw up
complete victory; winning a tournament with no losses
to become distant; to recede
time passes; the days and months go by; the months roll on
summer vacation; summer holiday
adjective; i-adjective (in Japanese)
pretending not to see something; turning a blind eye to; burying one's head in the sand
other party; other side; ahead; in front; destination
malicious gossip; backbiting; speaking ill behind someone's back
certainly; without fail; right and wrong; pros and cons
local specialty or souvenir bought as a gift while travelling; present brought by a visitor; something unpleasant that one is given (e.g. an illness while on vacation); unwelcome gift
handsome man; looker; good guy; great guy; influential person (esp. in the yakuza); sumo wrestler
something done out of spite; snide remark; insinuation; innuendo; dig
worthy of special mention
to speak frankly; to put things bluntly
kiss; squeak (as in the sound made by mice); sound of liquid being sucked up
reins; bridle; control; the reins (on)