long, slender and well-proportioned; smooth, continuous (movement)
looking like (someone); taking after (either of one's parents)
standing facing each other (e.g. mountains, buildings); standing opposite each other; confrontation; squaring off against (adversaries, armies, forces); standing off against
to warn against; to caution against; to admonish; to scold; to prohibit; to forbid; (arch.) to be cautious
straight to the point; point-blank; frank; direct
you are quite right; reasonable; natural; just
to carry in one's hand; to carry with one; to have on one's person; to take along (someone); to take (someone) with one; to be accompanied by
to bring up a subject; to touch on a matter
to bite at; to snap at; to jump at (e.g. an offer); to snap at; to hold on to; to cling to
deed (esp. negative); act; action; one's doing
exactly right!; indeed; damn straight
skill; dexterity; proficiency
to live; to reside; to inhabit
lively; active; vigorous; animated; brisk
exception; supernumerary; extra (e.g. performance, item, object, etc.); additional; outsize
compilation (of a text); editing; volume (of a text); completed literary work
protagonist; main character; hero(ine) (of a story); head of household
scene; sight; scenario; setting
support; backing; aid; assistance
to cultivate a better understanding
pushy; pushing; self-assertive
to incorporate; to work into; to insert
sprouting; budding; crush (esp. on an imaginary character in manga, etc.); fascination; infatuation
inexpert or untrained eyes
to be bloodcurdling; to be ghastly
original story; original version; this volume
last; final; end; conclusion; rust
work (film, book); production; creation; turning (something) out
guidance; leading; induction; introduction; incitement; inducement
to share (someone's) good luck; to follow (someone's) example; to enjoy the same benefits (of someone or something); to be named after
passion; enthusiasm; zeal
alternate; alternating; mutual; reciprocal
wisdom; wit; sagacity; prajna (insight leading to enlightenment)
combination technique in Judo
doing together (as equals); sharing; common (land, etc.); joint (statement, etc.); cooperation; co-operation
cause and effect; causality; karma; fate; unfortunate; unlucky
original (that was parodied or acted as an inspiration for something else, etc.); source
amusement; entertainment; recreation; pleasure; pastime; hobby
plectrum; pick; drumstick for Japanese drums (e.g. taiko)
influence; effect; to influence; to affect; to have an influence on