the three character styles: square and semicursive and grass
to house; to contain; to carry (a baby); to be pregnant; (arch.) to give lodging to; (arch.) to accommodate
to glare; to dazzle; to glitter
standing facing each other (e.g. mountains, buildings); standing opposite each other; confrontation; squaring off against (adversaries, armies, forces); standing off against
to dodge; to evade; to avoid; to sidestep
mobile; mobile (sculpture)
gold (Au); golden; prosperous; money (esp. ōban coin); cash
to collect; to assemble; to gather
reading in a monotone; reading a Chinese classical text without translating it into Japanese
Balcony of Appearances; balcony where the imperial family appears before the public; (sports) interview platform; winner's platform; dancing platform (in a disco)
to shoot (at); to attack; to defeat; to destroy
straight; quickly; quietly; gently; to feel refreshed; to feel satisfied
to stick into (of something with a sharp point); to prick; to pierce; to resonate emotionally; to move
thick; viscous; muddy; dirty (with oil, grease, etc.); to be in an ugly state (of emotions, relations, etc.); to be murky
to begin to overflow; to start overflowing; to pour out
morality; righteousness; meaning; teachings; doctrine; nonconsanguineous relationship (i.e. of in-laws)
to hurry (up); to urge on; to press; to rush
pitcher; pitcher (container); jug
oh!; ah!; oh dear!; good grief!; dear me!; thank God!
wife; your wife; his wife; married lady; madam
kind; tender-hearted; compassionate
promise; agreement; arrangement; something expected or predictable (e.g. running gag); typical or clichéd development (in a story); something considered obligatory or guaranteed (in a certain situation)
deliberately; carefully; thoroughly; without rushing
before it happens; previously
excessive or unjustifiable self-defense (defence)
to entrance; to possess; to enthrall
powerful medicine; strong poison
in accordance with; according to
cleverness; skill; tact; clever person (in a particular field); skillful person (skilful)
nail; spike; tack; rivet; brad; (pachinko) pin