fire fighting; extinguishing a fire
to defend against; to protect against; to prevent; to avert; to avoid
to the end; to the bitter end; to the last; after all; it must be remembered; only
pumping up water (e.g. to a high place for energy storage)
kilo-; 1000; kilogram; kilogramme; kilometre; kilometer
direction; way; point of the compass; cardinal direction; method; means
to interrupt; to obstruct (a view, someone's way, etc.); to block (light, wind, etc.); to intercept; to cut off
actual spot; scene (of a crime, accident, etc.); (on) site; (on) the ground; filming location; (movie) set
to quieten down; to fall silent; to cease activities; to become inactive; to lie low
dispute; strife; quarrel; dissension; conflict; rivalry
university; college; former central university of Kyoto (established under the ritsuryo system for the training of government administrators); the Great Learning (one of the Four Books)
opposite side; opposition
ridge (of roof); back of a sword; counter for buildings, apartments, etc.
to flare up; to burst into flames
avenue; boulevard; tree-lined street
branch; bough; limb; twig; sprig; spray
torch (made of pine, bamboo, reed, etc.); flambeau; torchlight
accidental fire; fire caused by negligence; misfire; failure to ignite
troublesome matter; burden; difficult task; chore; hassle
wide turn; detour; the long way around
undeveloped (area); unexplored (field of study); wild (areas); untapped area
long; drawn-out; very long
here and there; in twos and threes; sporadically; now and then; from time to time; occasionally
to keep someone from doing; to stop; to prevent; to check; to hinder; to obstruct
abrupt; sudden; unexpected
silver; senior citizen; pensioner
slip; skid; slip (i.e. petticoat); slip (of paper); Serial Link IP; SLIP
speed; velocity; pace; velocity
gate; branch of learning based on the teachings of a single master; division; phylum; counter for cannons
handle; steering wheel; handlebar; handlebars; handle; screen name
to be in time (for); to serve (suit, meet) the purpose; to be good enough; to be enough