phantom; vision; illusion; extremely rare item
to change into; to convert into; to transform; to be reduced; to influence; to improve (someone)
regret; repentance; remorse
secretly; in secret; unseen; unobserved; inwardly; in private
total darkness; pitch dark; bleak future; poor prospects
to gasp for air; to pant; to be out of breath
to become stronger; to grow in intensity; to grow violent; to invite contributions, etc.; to solicit help, participation, etc.; to recruit (e.g. soldiers)
intently; single-mindedly; devotedly; solely; earnestly; with all one's heart
groan; moan; roar; growl; buzz; hum (e.g. motor)
sensitive; alert; aware; susceptible
reprimand; rebuke; reproach; scolding
to bark; to howl; to howl (e.g. of the wind); to roar; to yell; to cry
moment; instant; kshana; duration of a single mental event (about 1/75 second); shortest possible interval of time
dog (Canis (lupus) familiaris); squealer; rat; loser; asshole; counterfeit
counter for large animals (e.g. head of cattle); counter for insects in a collection; counter for helmets, masks, etc.
to leap out (e.g. onto the stage); to spring out; to jump (e.g. into first place); to shoot (e.g. to the top); to come to the forefront
to bare one's fangs; to snarl (at)
to use (as a tool) for one's own advantage; to use as a pretext; to use as an excuse
to go flying along; to move fast (against the wind)
to swing; to wield (physically); to exercise (e.g. power, ability); to exhibit; to flourish; to prosper
trunk; torso; plastron (in kendo); touching the plastron (kimari-te in kendo); frame (of a drum, etc.); sound box (of a shamisen, etc.)
miserable; pitiable; shameful; deplorable; pathetic
to raise one's voice; to shout; to yell; to speak up (e.g. in protest); to speak one's mind
the grass; grassy place (esp. with long dense grass)
to take refuge in; to succeed in running away
to hang one's head; to droop one's head
to be wounded; to get injured; to get hurt feelings; to get damaged; to get chipped
to run; to dash; to gallop (on horseback); to canter; (arch.) to advance (against one's enemy); (arch.) to charge (on horseback)
to betray; to turn traitor to; to double-cross
resignation; acceptance; consolation
irritation; annoyance; frustration
agreement (e.g. business, dispute); understanding; compromise; mutual relations (between family members, coworkers, etc.)
to come near; to let someone approach; to bring near; to bring together; to deliver (opinion, news, etc.); to send (e.g. a letter); to let someone drop by
some people; a few people; several people
somehow; for some reason; without knowing why
to find the resolve (to do); to make up one's mind (with); to act on a thought
to become known; to come to light; to be known; to be understood; to clearly not amount to much; to be insignificant
contradiction; inconsistency
for (e.g. "she dances well for an eight-year old"); considering it's (something or someone)
doesn't amount to doing (something); not significant enough to require (something); unnecessary