ringleader; main culprit; main cause; source
to shine; to look slightly upward (of a noh mask; indicating joy, etc.)
to consist of; to be made up of; to be concluded (e.g. of an agreement); to hold true (e.g. of a theory); to be viable (of a business, lifestyle, etc.); to carry on
to claim victims; to leave casualties
to put to use; to make good use of; to exploit
smooth (skin, stone, etc.); sleek; velvety; silky
to save trouble; to save effort; to save hassle; to save bother; to save time
perception; sensing; noticing
to make an appearance; to show up
to check; to hold back; to keep at bay; to stop; to prevent; to stem
later on; eventually; afterwards
breast; chest; pit of the stomach; solar plexus; epigastrium
with a whizzing sound; with a whistling sound; sound of something whizzing by
tailspin; spin; drilling; boring
fall; crash (of an aircraft)
slight; minor; trifling; considerable; proper; decent
to fly about; to jump about; to bustle about
having no way of knowing; being completely ignorant of
to faint; to swoon; to be astounded; to astonished; to have a busy time; to be hectic
figure; design; twill weave; pattern of diagonal stripes; style (of writing); figure (of speech); design
pleading; entreaty; supplication; petition
justice; right; righteousness; correct meaning; correct explanation
leaf; blade (of grass); (pine) needle; marijuana; weed; cannabis
to succeed; to relieve; to take the place of; to substitute for; to be exchanged; to change (places with)
metamorphosis; disguise; transformation; shapeshifting; morphing
familiar spirit; familiar
to dress up as; to disguise oneself as; to play the role of
storm; tempest; uproar; hullabaloo; pile of 3 cards of the same value in oicho-kabu
local (rain, distribution, outbreak, etc.); localized; regional; isolated
unprepared; careless; imprudent; indiscreet
to blow fiercely; to rage; (arch.) to play (a flute, etc.) for fun
lightning; flash of lightning; lightning bolt
taking refuge; finding shelter; evacuation; escape; seeking safe haven
to swing downward; to bring down (one's sword, fist, etc.)
torrent; rapid stream; violently rushing stream
all directions; every direction; all sides; all quarters; everywhere
flash (of light); glint; schiller
purification; cleanup (e.g. of politics); purge
to scatter; to cause a shower of; to disperse; to distribute; to resolve (a symptom, condition, etc.); to relieve
cloud of dust (sand, etc.); dust storm
true; real; genuine; proper; utter
marimo (variety of algae, Cladophora aegagropila); round green algae; Cladophora ball; lake ball; moss ball