to raise; to lift; to hang up; to raise prices (artificially, deliberately)
to take over; to hand over
to be separated; to be apart; to leave; to go away; to leave (a job, etc.); to quit
just because; even if; even though
to be hit; to strike; to touch; to be in contact; to be equivalent to; to be applicable; to be right on the money (of a prediction, criticism, etc.)
noisy; loud; annoying; troublesome; fussy; finicky
cat (esp. the domestic cat, Felis catus); shamisen; geisha; wheelbarrow; clay bed-warmer; bottom; submissive partner of a homosexual relationship
to be beaten hollow; to be argued into silence
resentment; grudge; pent-up anger; frustration; bitterness
to lick; to lap; to taste; to experience (esp. a hardship); to look down on (someone); to make fun of
to dispel; to clear away; to accomplish a goal; (arch.) to make it sunny; (arch.) to make clouds disappear
fast; quick; early (in the day, etc.); premature; (too) soon; not yet
condition; state; health; state (of health); way; manner
series of battles; successive battles
lotus flower; Chinese milk vetch (Astragalus sinicus); china spoon; lotus-shaped pedestal for a gravestone
scary; frightening; eerie; dreadful
near; close; close (in time); soon; close (relationship); friendly
to stand up; to put up; to thrust into; to bury into; to make (a noise); to start (a rumour); to make
cry (of baby); mewl (of kitten)
paying for one's mistakes; getting one's just deserts; suffering the consequences (of one's own actions); reap what you sow
in good condition; in fine shape; glib; slick; harmonious; melodious
to talk or say too much; to go too far; to overstate; to exaggerate
after this; henceforth; henceforward; from now on
such ... as; or some such
model; type (e.g. of machine, goods, etc.); type; style; mold (mould); template; kata (standard form of a movement, posture, etc. in martial arts, sport, etc.)
to be extremely thorough, focusing on even the finest of details
actually; really; truly; in practice; practically
troubled face; worried expression
what is to be done?; what should (I) do?; what (am I) to do?
any more; any further; any better; any longer
to strike; to clap; to play drums; to abuse; to bash; to consult; to sound out
all members; all hands; everyone; everybody; whole crew
seriousness; earnestness; truth; sanctity
expectation; anticipation; purpose; intention; others' opinions of one; speculation
last place; lowest position; lowest rank; least significant (bit); lowest order
having said that; be that as it may
decider; person who decides; deciding factor; clincher; trump card
dangerous; in danger; facing imminent danger; precarious (situation); perilous (state, balance, etc.); in doubt