butting (in boxing); clashing (of schedules, etc.); conflict; colliding
to return a blow repeat; to turn back; to rewhip; to plow up; to plough up; to come and retreat
grooming oneself (esp. animals); mutual grooming (e.g. monkeys); social grooming; personal grooming
to do one good; to be beneficial; to stand in someone else's shoes; (arch.) to care deeply for someone
to be clear (of a sight, sound, colour, etc.); to be bright; to be clear-headed; to be alert; to look upbeat; to be perky; to master (a skill)
how long; how far; how much
scrubbing hard; scrubbing clean
a little tight; a little snug; a little strong; a little harsh
obstacle; hindrance; impediment; nuisance; bore; burden
to seek knowledge; to ask for instruction
to use as an intermediary; to worry; to mind; to care
to get worked up; to be eager (enthusiastic); to rouse oneself
shape; form; appearance; state; situation; suitable
noisy; loud; much talked of; much-discussed; strict; severe
a few minutes later; after a few minutes
right of succession; right to the throne
prefix for forming ordinal numbers
prince; subordinate Kumano shrine
stormy and full of drama; many drastic events in the course of events; full of ups and downs; with many vicissitudes
investigation (e.g. into someone's guilt); questioning; pressing; catching up; overtaking
surname; family name; last name
to rise (suddenly) in the world (to a higher position)
ingenuity; resourcefulness
speaking fondly about one's sweetheart (spouse, girlfriend, etc.); going on about one's love affairs
desire for revenge; vengeful thought
overthrow; defeat; bringing down; knockdown
(as alike as) two peas in a pod
(person treated as a) plaything
to love one another; to be affectionate towards each other; to have sex; to make love
surname; family name; hereditary title (used in ancient Japan to denote rank and political standing)
origin; appearance of auspicious omen
going to war; departure for the front; departure for military service (in response to a draft)
stigma; dishonour; dishonor; infamy
good deed; good conduct; benevolence
great person; eminent figure
step; stride; counter for steps
real condition; actual circumstances; actual state of affairs
just before one's eyes; in one's presence; personally
presentation (of documents); submission (of an application, report, etc.); production (e.g. of evidence); introduction (e.g. of a bill); filing; turning in