to insert; to put in (such that there is a snug fit); to have sex; to fuck; to pigeonhole (into a particular category); to place a ring-shaped object around something (esp. one that restricts freedom, such as handcuffs)
often; frequently; now and then; occasionally
work of art the creator has confidence in; work one is proud of
plural; multiple; several
general; universal; ordinary; average; (arch.) the same; (arch.) no different
attribute; property; context; character class, type, fetish, etc.
enclosing wall; boundary fence; obstacle; barrier
simultaneous development; spreading at the same time (e.g. two phenomena)
ability; performance; efficiency
before one's eyes; in front of one; under one's nose; immediate; imminent; around the corner
creation; generation; formation; derivation
counter for flat objects (e.g. sheets of paper); (arch.) counter for positions or roles; (arch.) counter for food portions (now only gyōza and soba); counter for ranking level
nature (of a person); sex; gender; sex (i.e. sexual attraction, activity, etc.); gender; -ty
close (e.g. of business); leaving (e.g. school); being outdone; compare unfavourably (with); closing price (stockmarket); sink mark (casting, moulding)
to approach; to draw near; to be imminent; to press (someone for something); to urge; to compel
to become frightened; to be frightened (of); to be scared (of)
to be petrified; to be unable to move; to be paralyzed (with horror); to be stupefied (with amazement)
dangerous; risky; in danger; in jeopardy; uncertain; unreliable
to run about trying to escape
to tag along; to follow; to tail; to leave tracks; to leave footprints
coincidence; chance; by chance; unexpectedly; contingency
important; momentous; essential; principal; major
to protect (someone); to look after (e.g. an injured leg); to defend; to cover for; to stand up for; to stick up for
to run into; to rush into; to (run and) seek refuge in; to take shelter in
place; situation; position; location
exterior; outside; outer; external; lateral
beyond one's control; nothing one can do
long-handled Chinese spear; lance; weapon; arms; grip of a bow; parade float decorated with long-handled Chinese spears
large hole; big deficit; heavy losses; long-shot win (in horse racing, etc.); big winnings (on a long shot)
dark red; dark brown; reddish brown
stain; spot; smudge; spot (on one's skin, e.g. chloasma, liver spot); blemish; discoloration
to raise one's voice; to shout; to yell; to speak up (e.g. in protest); to speak one's mind
long sword (esp. the tachi, worn on the hip edge down by samurai); large sword; straight single-edged Japanese sword (from the mid-Heian period or earlier)
to dodge; to evade; to avoid; to sidestep
left arm; left-handed (baseball pitcher)
sharp (blade); pointed; sharp (pain); stabbing; perceptive; keen
hot (thing); passionate (feelings, etc.); ardent; hot (e.g. temper); zealous; enthusiastic; intense
-ing and -ing (e.g. "coming and going"); doing such things as...; expresses a command; (arch.) to be; (arch.) indicates completion or continuation of an action
drop (e.g. of water); drip
pain; ache; soreness; damage; injury; wear
nerve; nerves; sensitivity
to become aroused (of emotions, nerves, etc.); to become excited; to become stirred up; to be proud; to be haughty; to be pompous
dead tree; withered tree; leafless tree; bare tree