to stop (in one's tracks); to come to a stop; to halt; to pause; to stand still
wall; partition; barrier; obstacle; Chinese "Wall" constellation (one of the 28 mansions)
to approach; to draw near; to be imminent; to press (someone for something); to urge; to compel
though; although; be that as it may; nonetheless
guard; sentinel; garrison
across; over; beyond; throughout (a period of time); for
once; for a short time; briefly; (arch.) one morning
eh?; what?; yes; that's correct; (arch.) strengthens a question, assertion, etc.; (arch.) hey
carefree; buoyant; lighthearted; ease
nail (e.g. fingernail, toenail); claw; plectrum; pick; hook; clasp
very hard; with utmost effort; as hard as one can; with all one's might; for dear life; eagerly
study; diligence; discount; reduction
had better ...; had better not ...
amount necessary to fill a container (e.g. cupful, spoonful, etc.); drink (usu. alcoholic); full; one squid, octopus, crab, etc.; one boat; fully; to capacity
to be absent; to take a day off; to rest; to have a break; to go to bed; to (lie down to) sleep
to raise; to raise up; to wake; to wake up; to cause; to bring about; to start
painful; heartrending; trying; oppressive; suffocating; miserable
proof; testimony; demonstration; verification; certification
one foot; one leg; one of a pair (of shoes or socks)
to place on (something); to give (someone) a ride; to give a lift; to load (luggage); to carry; to send out (on the airwaves, etc.); to deceive
opening (a new store, golf course, runway, etc.); open; frank; open (car, collar, tournament, etc.)
to shorten; to reduce; to crumple (fabric); to wrinkle; to make (one's body) smaller; to draw in (one's legs)
to take out; to carry out; to bring out from where it belongs; to mention something; to broach a topic; to bring up (a subject)
candidate; contender; prospect; candidacy; candidature; nomination
to express in a refined fashion; to weave a web of words
as a child; when one was a child; childhood
travelling incognito (traveling); special palanquin for carrying a daimyo or his wife incognito
to bend oneself forward (esp. in curiosity or excitement); to hang out (e.g. over a balcony)
general; popular; common; typical
garden; yard; courtyard; field (of action); area
sword (esp. a large, double-edged one); blade; bayonet; swordsmanship; stinger; ovipositor
practice; practising; training; study
to mix; to stir; to blend
I wonder about that; don't bet on it; famous last words
to expand; to swell (out); to get big; to become inflated