somehow; for some reason; without knowing why
to prepare for death; to get ready to die
instead of; in place of; as a substitute for; in exchange for; in return for; to make up for
guidance; leadership; leading the way
clearing out people (from room, etc.); ordering people to leave
to obey respectfully; to humble oneself; to sit straight (upright, respectfully, attentively)
lifeboat; friend in need; helping hand; timely help
equipment; device; installation; stage setting
startup; booting up; activation; starting (e.g. engine, computer); launch
fleeting (glimpse, glance, etc.)
to steal a glance; to intercept and read (e.g. other people's email)
the past; bygone days; one's past (that one would prefer remained secret); past (tense); preterit; previous life
sharp (blade); pointed; sharp (pain); stabbing; perceptive; keen
top; summit; twelve o'clock (usu. midnight); top of one's head; top of a helmet
toes; tips of the toes; toe of a shoe, sock, etc.
to frown (on); to be grim-faced; to look sullen
question; inquiry; enquiry
to insist; to assert; to be obstinate in saying
to consider as; to regard (as equivalent); to deem (as); to equate
having in mind; happening to know of; idea
scolding; rebuke; reprimand; fierce encouragement; exhorting
verdant; fresh and green; bright green; lush
splendid; fine; praiseworthy; creditable; legal; legitimate
(please) try to; (please) look; seeing; looking
serious; earnest; real sword (as opposed to a wooden practice weapon)
westering sun; setting sun; afternoon sun
(not) even once; (not) ever
several sheets (flat objects)
no problem; all right; not an issue; unobjectionable
counter for flat objects (e.g. sheets of paper); (arch.) counter for positions or roles; (arch.) counter for food portions (now only gyōza and soba); counter for ranking level
beating (of the heart, with joy, excitement, etc.); palpitation; throbbing; pounding; fluttering
dignity; majesty; solemnity; gravity
(on a) closer look; closer scrutiny; second look
neutrality (incl. chemical, electrical, etc.); indifference; sexlessness; androgyny; neuter gender