to leave (in someone's keeping); to put (in someone's care); to put (someone) in charge of; to leave (a matter) in someone's hands; to lean on; to put one's weight on
left hand; left-hand side; left-hand direction; (on) the left
three (long cylindrical things); three-of-a-kind (in a dealt hand)
needle; pin; hook; stinger; thorn; hand (e.g. clock, etc.); pointer
look, look!; there, there!
rīchi; riichi; declaring that one is one tile away from winning while one's hand is completely concealed; being one step away from victory (or success, etc.)
pause; interval; distance; range; suitable time; appropriate opportunity
thrust; stab; tsuki; thrust to the throat (in kendo); tsuki; thrust to the chest
repeated blows; striking repeatedly; barrage; consecutive hits (e.g. in boxing, baseball)
to cease; to stop; to be over
rain; rainy day; rainy weather; the November suit (in hanafuda)
irregular; unsystematic; unsteady; disorderly
to watch to the end; to ascertain; to determine; to know thoroughly; to obtain a deep understanding of
to miss (e.g. a chance); to lose; to set free; to let go; to fail to ...
to be self-complacent; to be conceited; to flatter oneself; to be full of oneself
therefore; consequently; accordingly; for that reason
glitter; glimmer; sparkle; twinkle; twinkling; glistening
three times; thrice; third (interval)
a step; short distance; short time
to float; to rise to the surface; to stand out; to be visible; to be alienated
without a moment's delay; at once; immediately; instantly; promptly; without hesitation
to assault with a sword; to stab at; to slash at
one's eyes; (pair of) eyes
standing firm; holding out
to strike; to hit; to beat; to punch
start; beginning; starting (e.g. a race); departing; starting point
continuation; succession; series; continuous
defensive body movement (judo, kendo, etc.)
distance; perspective; far and near; here and there
being able to do as one pleases; doing at will; pothook
lower tier; lower step; lower column; low position (of a sword in kendo, etc.)
to corner; to drive to the wall; to run down; to track down; to chase after
ugh; yuck; ick; blech; damn; crap
Nichiren sect; Tendai sect; Lotus Sutra
painful; difficult; distressing; (psychologically) difficult; straitened (circumstances); tight (financial situation)
to tie; to fasten; to wear (necktie, belt); to put on; to total; to sum; to be strict with
to weaken; to grow weak; to be downcast; to be dejected; to be troubled; to be at a loss
holding a sword above one's head (kendo posture); haughty attitude; overbearing manner
to relax; to release tension from one's muscles; to let go limp
greater than ...; bigger ...
to throw up (e.g. mud); to splash (up); to flip up; to tip up; to raise sharply (e.g. prices); to hike
almost completely empty; virtually empty
to stoop; to lean over; to bend forward; to bend down; to crouch; to squat
to bend; to curve; to turn; to be awry; to be askew