to stagger; to stumble; to totter; to misconduct oneself; to have a love affair; to waver
at the very beginning; first of all; first and foremost; before anything else
end; conclusion; last; final; no sooner than; once
to pull up; to drag up; to increase; to raise (e.g. taxes); to withdraw; to leave; to promote (someone to a higher position)
such; like that; in that way
to tidy up; to put in order; to settle (problem); to clear (dispute); to finish; to bring something to an end
promptly; immediately; quickly; indifferently
to shoulder; to carry on one's shoulder; to nominate for a position; to choose as a representative; to take (someone) for a ride; to deceive
(one's) whereabouts; destination; where one is headed; outcome; course (of events); future
single; solo; solitary; just one; only one
hand game (e.g. rock-paper-scissors)
long-handled Chinese spear; lance; weapon; arms; grip of a bow; parade float decorated with long-handled Chinese spears
long handle; long-handled spear; long shaft
sword (esp. Japanese single-edged); katana; scalpel; chisel; burin; knife money (knife-shaped commodity money used in ancient China)
to hang; to suspend; to lower; to reduce; to demote; to move back
pattern; design; body build; figure; essential qualities; character
to be surprised; to be astonished
nearby (one's seat); (by) one's side; Dear (Mr./Mrs.)
to bark; to howl; to howl (e.g. of the wind); to roar; to yell; to cry
both hands; both arms; ten
to hang up (e.g. a coat, a picture on the wall); to let hang; to put on (e.g. a blanket); to put on top of; to put on (glasses, etc.); to wear (a necklace, etc.); to make (a call)
left hand; left-hand side; left-hand direction; (on) the left
to profit; to benefit from; to take advantage of; to make good use of
mawashi; belt; mantle; cape; gang rape
instead of; in place of; as a substitute for; in exchange for; in return for; to make up for
torch (made of pine, bamboo, reed, etc.); flambeau; torchlight
to go by; to cross; to pass by; to flash across
parched; dried-up; empty; hollow; rattling; clattering
ascent; climbing; up-train; train heading toward the starting point of its route; upbound (esp. toward Tokyo); upstream
to pass (of time); to elapse
complaint; grumbling; objection; phrase; words; expression
diligently; seriously; perfectly; properly; sufficiently; satisfactorily
hired thief taker (Edo-period); private detective; private secret policeman
subordinate; underling; henchman; minion
dumbfounded; in mute amazement
haughty; arrogant; supercilious
scoundrel; rascal; villain
tone (of voice); manner of talking
hero; heroine; Eroica Symphony (Beethoven, 1804); Heroic Polonaise (Chopin)
slowly; unhurriedly; easily (e.g. in time); well; well (e.g. sleep); comfortably
for the present; for the time being; at present; in the meantime
one move (in go, shogi, etc.); only way; only means; doing alone; doing single-handed
to be crowded; to be packed; to be complex; to go into; to put into; to do intently
(a) weakness; shortcoming; failing; sore point
to clasp; to grasp; to hold (the answer); to have (e.g. the solution); to seize (power); to hold (the reins)