large; big; great; prominent; -sized; as big as; university
to stop (in one's tracks); to come to a stop; to halt; to pause; to stand still
to jump on (a horse); to jump onto (a bus, train, etc.); to jump into (a taxi)
certain; one; (arch.) I; (arch.) me
completely black; black from top to bottom; black from head to toe
(face) mask; (facial) features; looks; mask (e.g. for circuit etching)
ninja; person trained in ninjutsu and employed for covert purposes in feudal Japan
to be involved (in); to get involved (in); to relate to (a matter); to pertain to; to (seriously) affect; to concern
one's nature; one's feelings; plain; unadorned; mere; poor
to straighten up and stick one's chest out; to throw oneself back (e.g. in a chair); to lean back (arrogantly); to assume a haughty attitude; to behave arrogantly
posture; position; stance
zazen (seated Zen meditation, usu. in a cross-legged position)
to sit cross-legged; to rest on one's laurels; to be self-complacent
severe; strict; tough; hard
stealth; travelling incognito (traveling); ninjutsu; ninja; sneak theft; sneak thief; tolerance
to say; to be called; to do
title (e.g. Doctor, Professor, Lord); job title; position (in a company); degree; status; rank
quantity of heat (e.g. in calories, BTU, etc.); heat value; calorific value; (degree of) enthusiasm; zeal; passion
how much; how many; however
selling in a store; selling at retail
like this; this sort; this way
manners; courtesy; etiquette
to put (into); to put away (in); to pay (fees, taxes, etc.); to deliver; to accept (a gift or money); to keep (within a limit); to offer (to a shrine, deity, etc.)
oh well, fine; fine, I guess; alright, I suppose; OK, then
questions and answers; dialogue
sword (esp. Japanese single-edged); katana; scalpel; chisel; burin; knife money (knife-shaped commodity money used in ancient China)
troublesome (person, task, etc.); difficult; suffering; hardship; trouble
place; position; location; position; standing; status
preparations; preliminary arrangements; spade work; mise en place; groundwork
chattering; talk; idle talk; chatty; talkative; chatterbox
to conceal oneself; to hide; to endure; to bear; to stand
this occasion; at this time; now
really; truly; very; extremely; exceedingly; sincerely
(received) favor, kindness or blessing (favour)
at; in; at; when; by; with
ball; sphere; bead (of sweat, dew, etc.); drop; ball (in sports); pitch (e.g. in baseball); pile (of noodles, etc.)
authenticity; credibility
tiger cub; one's treasure; precious savings
prostration; placing knees, hands and forehead on the ground to show utmost respect
brushing; blushing (blotchiness or milkiness in paint applied to a surface)
to hold in one's mouth; to bring with; to take along
yakiniku; Japanese dish of grilled meat similar to Korean barbecue; roasted meat; grill