sweeping sideways; mowing down
obstruction; impediment; hindrance; inhibition; blocking; check
light (of movements); nimble; light-hearted; cheerful; taking a turn for the better (of an illness); receding of symptoms
risky; dangerous; suggestive; bordering on the obscene; (arch.) extreme; (arch.) harsh
dangerous; critical; grave; uncertain; unreliable; dodgy
genuine article; real thing; real deal
insipid; flat; dull; lifeless; listless
learning by watching others; learning by imitation; following by example
to become slightly sweaty; to sweat a little; to become moist with sweat
yo!; hello there!; wow!; oh!; yah! (yell)
the vertical; height; front-to-back; length; north-to-south; vertical (relationship)
strength in one's arms; physical strength; muscular strength; force; violence
with a slamming noise (e.g. door, telephone receiver); with a banging noise; with a clash; with a clank; with a bang
hard (on the ears); offensive (to the ear); rasping; rough; harsh; grating
Buddhist temple; religious building; church; cathedral
time; meter; beat; the moment (of doing); the instant
discouragement; despondency; dejection; disappointment
misemono; type of Edo- and Meiji-period side show often held outdoors or in small temporarily erected shacks on temple and shrine grounds; show; exhibition; spectacle
dining room; dining hall; cafeteria; restaurant; eatery; snack bar
to roar; to thunder; to become well known; to become famous; to pound (of one's heart); to throb
to scatter in all directions (like baby spiders)
squeaking (of an engine, skis on snow, etc.)
to dig up; to dig out; to pick (nose, teeth, etc.); to pry into; to examine closely; to dredge up
to age; to grow old (esp. in appearance); to show marks of age
coverall apron; cook's apron
at this stage; at this point; (only) now
oldest member of a group; longest-serving member
(common) soldier; rank and file; army; troops; warfare; strategy
one-year-old; one year old
steady; honest; sober; straightforward; reliable
achievement; meritorious deed; distinguished service; contribution
administrative ability; managerial ability; ability to manage; administrative capacity
zealous; enthusiastic; ardent; fervent; keen; eager
garden; yard; courtyard; field (of action); area