dragon (esp. a Chinese dragon); naga; semi-divine human-cobra chimera in Hindu and Buddhist mythology; promoted rook
silver (Ag); silver coin; money; silver medal; silver colour; silver color; bank
jewel; gem; gem (of a story, essay, etc.); accomplished work; beautiful piece
fine product; masterpiece
craftsman; skilled artisan
inside; within; while (e.g. one is young); during; among; amongst; in (secret, chaos, poverty, etc.)
sentence-ending particle expressing doubt
to swipe; to filch; to pilfer; to snatch; to walk off with
not ... for nothing; not ... with nothing to show for it; worthwhile; no wonder ...
right; correct; proper; righteous; just
polite; courteous; civil; careful; close; thorough
to have (e.g. lunch); to take (e.g. vitamins)
casual; unconcerned; nonchalant
to suddenly understand (esp. on basis of experience or memory); to come to mind; to recall (in a flash); to be reminded of; to call to mind; to think of
which way; which direction; which one (esp. of two alternatives); who
flustered; confused; panicked
companion; follower; attendant; retinue
to get angry; to get mad; to tell someone off; to scold; to be angular; to be square
to hide; to conceal; to lower volume (of a sound or one's voice) so as not to be heard; to become quiet and inconspicuous
sudden; abrupt; urgent; pressing; steep; sharp; rapid
ordinary person; member of the general public; non-celebrity
to shut oneself in (e.g. one's room); to be confined in; to be filled with (emotion, enthusiasm, etc.); to fill the room (of a gas, smell, etc.); to be heavy with (e.g. smoke); to be muffled (e.g. voice); to hold (a castle, fortress, etc.)
to hang one's head; to look down; to cast one's eyes downward
isolated; standing alone; falling in drops (e.g. rain); saying a single word; muttering just a few words
to add (to); to add on; to append
self-proclaimed; self-professed; professing oneself to be; calling oneself; first person
at present; currently; so far; for now; for the time being
somewhere; anywhere; in some respects
grown-up (manner, etc.); mature; adult
transcendence; transcendency; transcendental; to transcend; to rise above
very much; very many; more and more
pride; self-confidence; thinking highly of oneself; being proud of one's abilities or achievements
something like ...; something called ...
relation; relationship; participation; involvement; influence; effect
to polish; to shine; to brush (e.g. teeth); to refine (e.g. a skill); to improve; to cultivate
(arch.) Chinese bamboo; (arch.) bamboo imported from China (often used to make flutes); descending vertical sword attack (in kendo, etc.)
nick in a blade (sword, knife); chip in a blade
suddenly in a bad mood; in a huff; abruptly; suddenly; unexpectedly
to touch; to feel; to touch (with); to experience; to come in contact with; to touch on (a subject); to allude to
hard; solid; stiff; tight; strong; firm (not viscous or easily moved); safe
to go against; to oppose; to disobey; to defy
suicide attack; kamikaze attack
shortcut; short-cut hairstyle for women