to stretch; to extend; to straighten out; to be flattened; to spread (of paint, cream, etc.); to stretch out (e.g. of a hand); to extend
to match (rhythm, speed, etc.); to join together; to unite; to face; to be opposite (someone); to compare; to check with
body; physique; shape; form; substance; identity; field
per-capita division; division according to the number of people
combat; battle; action; active service; actual fighting
arraying a number of reference books in order to compose poetry; literary composition crammed with maxims, ancient episodes, legends, etc.; otters lining a catch of fish on a river bank; (people) making offerings (esp. of fish)
the Dragon (fifth sign of the Chinese zodiac); hour of the Dragon (around 8am, 7-9am, or 8-10am); east-southeast; third month of the lunar calendar
comprehension; consent; understanding; OK; roger (on two-way radio)
district; region; the country; countryside; civilian society
ghost; apparition; phantom; spectre; specter; demon
giant anteater (Myrmecophaga tridactyla)
force; strength; capability; ability; efficacy; effect; effort
god; deity; incredible; fantastic; (arch.) Emperor (of Japan); (arch.) thunder
sweat; perspiration; moisture; condensation; gulp; oops
ominous; sinister; (arch.) annoying; (arch.) appearing to be true; (arch.) plausible
somehow (or other); for some reason; without knowing why; something (or other); some ... or other
small fish; small fry; (a) nobody; small fry; unimportant person
indicates uncertainty or second hand nature of information quoted
bear (any mammal of family Ursidae)
to crouch; to squat; to cower
(what) the heck; (why) in the world; one object; one body; one form; one style
to do completely; to do accidentally; to do without meaning to; to happen to do
headgear; headdress; (novelty) mask; head mask
really; very; extremely; (not) anything; (not) at all; (not) a bit
sensitive; alert; aware; susceptible
be on your guard!; take care!
curtain; bunting; act (in play)
to win fame; to be widely-known; to be well known; to make a name for oneself
house (e.g. of Tokugawa); family
follower; attendant; valet; servant
force; unit; corps; squad; troops; party
brush tip; first on a list; head; chief
stamina; endurance; physical strength; strength of an organization (e.g. profitability, productivity, economic clout, stability, growth potential)
to rush on; to attack; to swoop down on
the Tiger (third sign of the Chinese zodiac); hour of the Tiger (around 4am, 3-5am, or 4-6am); east-northeast; first month of the lunar calendar
before one's eyes; in front of one; under one's nose; immediate; imminent; around the corner
impressiveness; impact; force; intensity; appeal; strength
to take out (e.g. garbage); to put out (e.g. dishes on table); to serve (e.g. meal); to get out (e.g. food from cupboard); to submit (e.g. ideas, opinions); to provide for