even if; no matter (what); if; though; although; supposing
stamp; seal; seal impression; seal; mudra (symbolic hand gesture); ninja hand sign
famous sword; excellent sword
outstanding; excellent; exceptional; preeminence; distinction; extraordinariness
comparatively; relatively
abdomen; belly; womb; one's mind; one's real intentions; courage; nerve
root; joint; base; crotch
to cut off; to cut up; to tear to pieces
to tear off; to strip; to rob
to take aim (at); to set one's sights (on)
stripping; skinning; tearing; removing
demolition; taking down; dissolution (of an organization, company, etc.); breaking up; dissection (of a body); dismemberment
munching; crunching; scratching (an itch)
to scratch; to perspire; to shovel; to paddle
second day of the month; two days
to succeed; to relieve; to take the place of; to substitute for; to be exchanged; to change (places with)
by (means of); by doing; due to; via; through
mass meeting; convention; tournament; competition; grand event
smoked food; smoking (fish, meat, etc.); smoked
if it's going to be that way, then ...; if given the choice; if possible; if anything
this is why; this means; it is the case that
open-air fire (e.g. for garden refuse); bonfire; open fire (e.g. in a kitchen)
to warm (e.g. one's hands over a fire); to dry; to toast; to grill; to broil
to work (someone) hard; to push (someone) around
to behave; to conduct oneself; to entertain; to treat someone (to a drink); to make tea for someone (tea ceremony)
crackling; cracking; clapping; incessantly (blinking)
to urge; to encourage; to press; to stimulate (e.g. growth); to hasten (e.g. development); to quicken
Balcony of Appearances; balcony where the imperial family appears before the public; (sports) interview platform; winner's platform; dancing platform (in a disco)
thankfully; fortunately; luckily; thanks to your (his, their, everyone's, etc.) kindness; thanks to your assistance; thanks to your support
small; little; tiny; insignificant; humble; modest
plentiful; abundant; ample; lavish
salt; common salt; hardship; toil; saltiness; cold
sake cup; cup for alcoholic beverages; counter for cupfuls, bowlfuls, spoonfuls, etc.; counter for boats; counter for octopuses and squid; cup (in sports)
to one's heart's content; as much as one wants
this occasion; at this time; now
huge win; overwhelming victory
to celebrate; to congratulate; to present (a gift) in celebration; to drink in celebration; to wish for (a happy future, good fortune, etc.); to pray for
cheers; bottoms-up; toast; drink (in celebration or in honor of something); drinking one's glass dry
vocal message; speech; statement; prologue at the start of a kabuki performance
glass (drinking vessel); tumbler; cups (playing card suit)
image; figure; figure; form; image
place; spot; field; discipline; occasion; situation; scene (of a play, movie, etc.)