in order to; for the purpose of; must; should
spine; line of the backbone; seam down the back (of clothing)
to run; to run (of a vehicle); to drive; to rush (to); to dash; to retreat; to flee
sound of the wind; voice of the wind
boiled octopus; person as red as a lobster
softly; gently; stealthily; secretly; to leave alone; to leave as it is
eyes; expression of the eyes; area around the eyes; skin round one's eyes
completely; entirely; all; in large amounts; a lot
to shave (wood, leather, etc.); to sharpen (e.g. pencil); to cut down (budget, expenses, staff, time, etc.); to curtail; to delete; to erase
to bite; to chew; to gnaw; to fumble one's words (esp. during a play, broadcast, etc.); to falter with one's words; to crash against (e.g. of waves); to break onto (shore)
pattern; design; body build; figure; essential qualities; character
to sharpen; to grind; to whet; to hone; to make keen
exactly; nicely; to a tee; to be fitting
to become familiar with; to fit in; to adapt oneself; to get used to; to grow accustomed to
self-defense; self-defence
military personnel; soldier
clearly; plainly; distinctly; decisively; flatly; definitely
to open (a door, etc.); to unwrap (e.g. parcel, package); to open (for business, etc.); to empty; to remove; to move out; to clear out
to cause to swell; to inflame
to take the lead; to lead a group; to be in the vanguard
stairs; stairs at the front of a noh stage
to stay at (e.g. hotel); to be docked; to be berthed; to be moored
general; universal; ordinary; average; (arch.) the same; (arch.) no different
guest; visitor; customer; client; counter for containers used to entertain guests
slow; time-consuming; late (in the day); towards the end (of the day or night); later (than expected or usual); late
to remain in memory (of sounds and words); to linger in one's ears
at any time; at any moment; when; at what moment
naked sword; drawn sword; shellfish removed from the shell
stairs; stairway; staircase
to spout out; to spurt out; to sprout; to bud; to burst into laughter; to blow (smoke, etc.)
to well up (of tears, anger, joy, etc.); to surge up (within oneself); to rise; to feel nauseated; to feel sick
near; close by; within reach; familiar
living thing; living creature; animal; life
to become locked (e.g. of automatic locking)
hold; catch; connection; relationship; unease; discomfort
profound; deep; grave; solid; dignified; stately
to kick flying (often a person in sport, martial arts, etc.)
hinge; joint (esp. an anatomical joint)