nerve; nerves; sensitivity
to sharpen; to grind; to whet; to hone; to make keen
conical hat (East-Asian style); coolie hat; something shaped like a conical hat or an umbrella; shade (of a lamp); mushroom cap
innumerable; countless; numberless
to wriggle; to squirm; to crawl like a worm
perception; sensing; noticing
to make an appearance; to show up
counter for small animals; counter for rolls of cloth (two han in size); (arch.) counter for horses; roll of cloth
to open one's eyes wide (in astonishment, wonder, etc.); to be wide-eyed; to be amazed
strain; deformation; warp; harmful effects; strain; stress
to produce; to yield; to cause; to result from; to arise; to be generated
immediately; right away; at once; easily; readily
how things should be; the way something ought to be; ideal state; ideal form
to swing; to wield (physically); to exercise (e.g. power, ability); to exhibit; to flourish; to prosper
to bring down (an animal, opponent, etc.); to kill; to shoot dead; to shoot down
to avoid misfortune; to escape danger
treason; treachery; mutiny; rebellion; insurrection
to plan; to plot; to attempt (e.g. suicide, murder); to undertake (e.g. business); (arch.) to stand on tip-toes
losing oneself (in); being absorbed (in); forgetting oneself
to wield; to brandish; to display (one's knowledge); to show off; to abuse (one's power); to manipulate someone
(hand) weapon; (arch.) one's forte; (arch.) one's special skill; (arch.) weapon one is skilled in using
assistance (in a fight); help; aid; helper; supporter
to rise (of smoke, steam, etc.); to go up
to hold; to carry; to embrace (in one's arms)
preservation of health; hygiene; sanitation; health education (school subject)
posture; position; stance
to grow weak; to become weak; to lose strength
to develop a rash or inflammation (e.g. in response to a skin irritant); to react to (something); to be strongly influenced (usu. negative or critical nuance)
academic; scholarly; scientific
exterior; outside; outer; external; lateral
particle; atom; little piece; not at all; not the slightest
evolution; evolution; becoming more advanced; progress
the sun; Sol; providence; heaven; god
to swear; to vow; to take an oath; to pledge
navel; belly button; protrusion or depression in the middle of an object; center; centre
embankment; bank; beef sinew stewed in miso and mirin