near; close; close (in time); soon; close (relationship); friendly
adult (esp. person 20 years old or over); grownup; becoming an adult; coming of age; growing up (to be a man, woman)
ceremony; rite; ritual; service
at that time; at that moment; then; on that occasion
to harden; to solidify; to become firm; to become certain; to gather (together); to assemble
older brother and younger sister
pledge; vow; (of a man and woman) having sexual relations; having sexual intercourse; destiny; fate
to let (someone) hear; to tell (e.g. a story); to make (someone) listen; to make (someone) understand; to grip (someone) with skilful singing, storytelling, etc.; to hold (someone) enchanted by
delightful; joyous; joyful; happy; desirable; welcome
to catch; to capture; to grasp (e.g. meaning); to perceive; to captivate; to move (one's heart)
towards; against; regarding; in contrast with
to become stronger; to grow in intensity; to grow violent; to invite contributions, etc.; to solicit help, participation, etc.; to recruit (e.g. soldiers)
to turn away (one's eyes, face, etc.); to avert; to displease; to annoy; to miss (the target, ball, etc.)
to hang; to droop; to give (e.g. lesson, instruction, scolding) (to someone of lower status); to confer; to drip; to ooze; to leave behind (at death)
to call again; to call someone back
with profound (often hidden) meaning; pregnant with significance; meaningful; suggestive; interesting
sword (esp. a large, double-edged one); blade; bayonet; swordsmanship; stinger; ovipositor
which way; which direction; which one (esp. of two alternatives); who
to bend one's head slightly to one side; to look slightly doubtful
to enliven (e.g. a conversation); to animate; to engage in enthusiastically; to become successful and well known
to be shy; to be bashful; to feel awkward; to feel embarrassed
by myself; in person; by oneself
no good; not serving its purpose; hopeless; wasted; cannot; must not
method; process; manner; way; means; technique
special; particular; peculiar; unique
interesting; fascinating; amusing; funny; enjoyable; fun
softly; gently; stealthily; secretly; to leave alone; to leave as it is
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
slowly; unhurriedly; easily (e.g. in time); well; well (e.g. sleep); comfortably
laugh; laughter; smile; sneer; sex aids (e.g. dildos, pornographic books, erotic woodblock prints, etc.)
to bear; to stand; to restrain; to control; to forgive; to put up with
to taper to a point; to become pointed; to become sharp; to look displeased; to look sour; to be on edge
skillful; skilled; proficient; flattery
malicious; deliberately mean
at present; currently; so far; for now; for the time being
vague; ambiguous; shady; disreputable; fuzzy
guidance; leadership; instruction; shido (disciplinary action for a minor infringement of the rules of judo)