only; merely; approximately; about; just (finished, etc.); as if to; (as though) about to
Lindera umbellata (species of spicebush); toothpick; natural wooden chopsticks (tea ceremony); black characters; black text
considerably; fairly; quite
black; dark; blackish; suspicious; criminal; darkened and dirty; sooty
slant eyes; almond-shaped eyes; eyes that are turned up at the corners
unusual; uncommon; extraordinary; out of the ordinary; incomparable; serious
intimidating air; sense of intimidation
awfully; frightfully; desperately; violently; unduly; extremely
to glare; to dazzle; to glitter
in that manner; like that
and yet; despite this; but even so; but even then; however; nevertheless
carelessly; thoughtlessly; inadvertently
to strike against; to collide with; to encounter; to meet; to clash
little girl; maiden; young lady; (arch.) female between 17 and 20 years old (ritsuryo period)
sharp (blade); pointed; sharp (pain); stabbing; perceptive; keen
speaking of ...; as for ...
a short while ago; a moment ago; just now; some time ago
ratio; proportion; match; equal; explicit comparison (style of the Shi Jing); Philippines
advance notice; previous note; preliminary announcement; trailer (film, TV); preview
to remove; to take off; to drop (e.g. from a team); to remove (from a position); to leave (e.g. one's seat); to go away from
mind; heart; spirit; the meaning of a phrase (riddle, etc.)
to step back; to move back; to withdraw (from the presence of a superior); to leave; to resign; to retire
just now; a moment ago; this very minute
crossing swords; fighting with swords; cutting each other (in fighting)
to lose; to be defeated; to succumb; to give in; to be inferior to; to break out in a rash due to (e.g. lacquer, shaving, etc.)
to take lessons in; to be taught; to learn (from a teacher); to study (under a teacher); to get training in
area of the field one is supposed to (or able to) defend; (one's) field; (one's) scope; one's type; kind of person one is attracted to
to tie; to fasten; to wear (necktie, belt); to put on; to total; to sum; to be strict with
confident; assured; self-assured; bullish (e.g. market)
to have an eye on; to zero in on
first (of all); firstly; probably; most likely; more or less (satisfactory); on the whole
appearance; (outward) looks; exterior appearance
iron wall; impregnable fortress; impregnable; invulnerable; unassailable
to chase; to run after; to pursue