to operate (e.g. a machine); to handle; to have a good command of (a language); to play proficiently (of a musical instrument); to work (a puppet); to pull the strings of a puppet
again; once more; also; too; on the other hand; while; and
to meet; to encounter; to see; to have an accident; to have a bad experience
to smile cheerfully; to crack a smile
walking; pace; step; course (of history, one's life, etc.); history; pitch (of a screw, etc.)
to advance; to move forward; to carry forward (plans, work, etc.); to proceed with; to raise; to elevate
lower back; waist; hips; body (of hair, noodle, paper, etc.); resilience; spring
to point; to nominate; to select someone; to identify; to indicate; to play (a game of shogi)
to notice; to recognize; to recognise; to become aware of; to perceive; to realize
wearing a sword; being armed with a sword; sword
nonsense; no meaning; meaningless
to be aware of; to know; to notice; to feel; to understand; to comprehend; to remember
don't you think?; indicates question
just (e.g. "just wait here"); come now; tolerably; passably; well...; I think...
he; she; this; this one; Hey, you!; You bastard!
head (of a household, etc.); leader; owner; proprietor; subject (of a rumour, etc.); doer (of a deed); guardian spirit (e.g. long-resident beast, usu. with mystical powers)
that's the way it is; yes; is that so?; is it?
this time; now; next time; another time; recently; lately
honorific/polite/humble prefix; honorific suffix
you; buddy; monarch; ruler; he; she
restriction; restraint; binding; constraint
to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival
(apparently) that's what it's like, isn't it
back; reverse; rear side; height; stature; ridge (of a mountain)
three (long cylindrical things); three-of-a-kind (in a dealt hand)
by the way; incidentally; even if; no matter (who, what, when, where, why, how)
by means of; due to; because of; according to
to; for; from the standpoint of; as far as ... is concerned
ordinary; common; free of charge; unaffected; as is; only
how; in what way; by what means
action of making something; -ification
to take; to carry (something) away; to bear
question (e.g. on a test); problem; problem (e.g. societal, political); question; question (i.e. doubt); public discussion
there (place relatively near listener); there (place just mentioned); that place; then (of some incident just spoken of); that (of point just raised); (arch.) you
to differ (from); to vary; to not be in the usual condition; to not match the correct (answer, etc.); to be different from promised; isn't it?
paying one's own expenses; going into business for oneself; working independently; person who earns their own living
body; torso; trunk; build; physique; health
normal; ordinary; normally; ordinarily; local train; train that stops at every station
human being; human; person; character (of a person)
than; from; out of; except; but; more
continuously in some state (for a long time, distance); throughout; much (better, etc.); by far; far away; long ago
stubborn; dogged; persistent; tough; sturdy; hardy
to move; to stir; to operate; to run; to make a move; to take action; to be touched
arrest; apprehension; capture
simple; easy; uncomplicated; brief; quick; light