to distance oneself (from); to keep (something or someone) at a distance; to maintain a distance (from)
to erase; to delete; to turn off (power); to switch off; to extinguish; to put out
instant; moment; (split) second; (in a) flash; (in the) blink of an eye
judgment; judgement; divination; judgement
there; that situation; that occasion; the spot (i.e. "on the spot"); immediately; then and there
to jump (out of the way); to jump back; to jump aside
one; 1; best; first; foremost; beginning; start
metre; meter; meter; gauge
to come down; to go down; to hang; to dangle; to move back; to step back; to deteriorate
to chase; to run after; to pursue
towards (a destination); for the purpose of; with the goal of; targeting (a group, a demographic)
several times; a few times
having done that; if that is done; if it is done in that way
to rush on; to attack; to swoop down on
without leaving any trace
with a feeling of relief; with a sigh of relief; deeply (sigh)
to fall to one's knees; to go down on one's knees (e.g. to express respect)
to cry; to weep; to sob; to howl
to raise; to bring to (someone's attention); to appeal to (reason, emotions, etc.); to work on (one's emotions); to complain; to sue (a person)
yes; yeah; huh?; what?; not; 's
is not; am not; are not; isn't it?
intention; wish; purpose; mind (to do)
unrelated; irrelevant; unconcerned; unconnected
floor; stage (for the narrator and the shamisen player); dining platform built across a river
to place both hands on the ground (to express respect, apology or to present a request)
to wave; to shake; to sprinkle; to throw (dice); to cast (actor); to allocate (work); to turn down (somebody)
to shiver; to shake; to quake; to tremble; to quaver; to quiver
have to (verb); must (verb); is indispensable; absolutely necessary
to endeavor (endeavour); to try; to strive; to make an effort; to exert oneself; to be diligent
light; well-lit; bright (of a colour); brightly-coloured; cheerful; bright; encouraging (for the future of a project, etc.)
to return (something); to restore; to turn over; to turn upside down; to pay back; to retaliate; to respond (with)
surprise attack; surprise visit; catching a person off guard
to eat; to drink; to receive (e.g. a blow); to be on the receiving end (of something undesirable); to undergo (trouble)
training; drill; practice; discipline
just right (time, size, length, etc.)
in order to (e.g. meet goal); so that; take care (so as); hoping or wishing for something
to take (a resource, e.g. time or money); to hang; to come into view; to arrive; to come under (a contract, a tax); to start (engines, motors); to attend
to avoid (physical contact with); to avoid (situation); to ward off; to avert; to put aside; to move out of the way
to get angry; to get mad; to tell someone off; to scold; to be angular; to be square
yes?; no?; isn't it?; is it?
a little; a bit; just a minute; for a moment; somewhat; rather; (not) easily
oh my god!; oh my gosh!; you got me!; wow!
seriousness; earnestness; truth; sanctity
to kill; to slay; to suppress; to block; to suppress (a voice, feelings, etc.); to hold back
tear; tears; lachrymal secretion; sympathy