to sleep (lying down); to go to bed; to lie in bed; to lie down; to sleep (with someone, i.e. have intercourse); to lie flat (e.g. of hair); to lie idle (of funds, stock, etc.)
habit; (social) custom; practice; convention
to make (tea, coffee, etc.); to brew a beverage (with hot water)
just now; right now; at this moment
to clasp; to grasp; to hold (the answer); to have (e.g. the solution); to seize (power); to hold (the reins)
carapace; shell; 1st in rank; grade A; instep; back of hand
to speak; to hear a voice
to prick up one's ears and listen; to listen attentively
military personnel; soldier
abrupt; sudden; unexpected
to hold (in one's hand); to take (into one's hand); to own; to obtain
O-Bon; Obon; Bon Festival; tray
sparkle of one's eyes; insight; discernment; penetration
sharp (blade); pointed; sharp (pain); stabbing; perceptive; keen
pair of lovers; girlfriend and boyfriend
action; conduct; behaviour; behavior; mobilization; mobilisation
to blame; to reproach; to question (a suspect); to challenge; to aggravate (an injury); to be aggravated
to cross over; to cross; to pass through; to exceed; to surpass; to be more (than)
imperial court; royal court
order of chivalry; chivalric order
fine weather (i.e. little or no clouds); fair weather; clear weather; clear sky; fair skies
to run past from behind; to run through (e.g. gate, one's mind)
orderly; regular; systematic; well-organized; well-organised; trim
horse; horse racing; promoted bishop
to spur on; to urge forward; to impel; to drive at high speed (e.g. a car)
samurai on horseback; (medieval) knight
to advance on; to close in; to march on; to descend on (the enemy); to move towards; to surge forward (crowd, wave of nostalgia, wave, etc.)
street; quarter; district; area
conspicuously; noticeably; remarkably; especially; particularly
to be conspicuous; to stand out
residence; estate; grounds; premises; mansion
front entrance; front door
lattice; latticework; window bars; grid; grating
form; shape; state; condition; letter; correspondence
gate; branch of learning based on the teachings of a single master; division; phylum; counter for cannons
to be shut; to close; to be locked; to tighten; to be tightened; to become sober
head; lead; vanguard; first