to swing; to shake; to wave; to veer; to deflect; to lean towards
historical play; period drama
to refer to; to consult; to use as a reference
to thrust (something) into (something); to cram; to plunge into; to charge into; to delve into (a matter); to go into depth; to press (someone) about
measuring container; measuring box; box (seating at a theatre, etc.); square on a grid; cell of a grid; square bearing block (at the top of a pillar)
wide turn; detour; the long way around
light blue; pale blue; aqua
to mistake (A for B); to misread
attacking one opponent then immediately attacking another
dignity; majesty; solemnity; gravity
to draw (a bow) to the limit; to pull tight; to squeeze tight; to strain (voice)
bowstring; string (of shamisen, guitar, violin, etc.); bail (arched pot handle); diagonal levelling wire across the top of a masu
one's last resort; trump card; treasured family sword
there being no use in arguing (about it); not up for discussion
prohibition; interdiction; forbidden; prohibited
secret techniques (of an art or skill); inner mysteries; essence; quintessence; heart
becoming irritated (suddenly); getting annoyed
to do someone in; to bump someone off
dead end; blind alley; no through road (i.e. on signage); end; end of the road; end point
copy; photocopy; book jacket blurb; (advertising) slogan
dropping out; falling behind; omission; being left out; falling off; coming off
to take on; to undertake; to take over; to inherit; to guarantee; to vouch for
monotony; monotone; dullness; monotone; monotonic
sharpness; cutting ability; quickness (of wit); incisiveness; peppiness (of a ball)
to push; to thrust; to press (down); to push (e.g. a button); to stamp (e.g. one's name); to affix (a seal); to affix (e.g. gold leaf)
halfway up (down) a mountain; mountainside
phantom; vision; illusion
(practical) application; putting to practical use; applied (e.g. physics, linguistics, research)
original; unique; distinctive; independent; one's own; personal
experience is the best teacher; custom makes all things easy; you learn best by doing; practice makes perfect; (lit.) it is better to grow accustomed than to be taught
to knock down; to knock off
distinction; discrimination; discernment; identification
(playground) slide; (ship) launching platform; sliding ways; slipway
jumping sideways; flying sideways; running hurriedly (with one's body bent forward)
face; visage; look; (facial) expression; honor (honour); face; influence
notification; official notice; directive (e.g. from higher to lower levels of the administration); being well versed (in); being proficient (in)
at the critical moment; when the time comes; when it's most important; when necessary; in an emergency; when push comes to shove
child (esp. one of elementary school age or younger)
in succession; one by one