to hurry (up); to press; to urge on
gently sloping; gentle; easy; smooth
to see without obstruction; to see through; to forecast; to predict; to anticipate
maze; labyrinth; inner ear
along the road; at the side of the road
to pile up; to stack; to load (car, ship, etc.); to pack; to acquire; to accumulate
earth; soil; the earth (historically, esp. as opposed to the heavens); the ground; low-quality torinoko-gami (containing mud); (period of) refraining from construction in the direction of the god of the earth (in Onmyōdō)
to harden; to freeze; to put together; to collect; to make secure; to stabilize; to fortify
mud and tile wall topped with tiles
to surround; to encircle; to besiege; to lay siege to; to play (go, shogi, etc.)
each house; every house; many houses
roof tile; tiled roof; objects crowded together (e.g. houses)
to defend against; to protect against; to prevent; to avert; to avoid
tide; current; sea water; opportunity; chance; thin soup of fish or shellfish boiled in seawater
odour; odor; scent; aura; whiff; smacks of ...
fast (walking); quick; brisk; quick (passing of time); rapid; swift
to feel under pressure; to feel impatient; to be in a hurry
to run out of breath; to get breathless; to get puffed (out)
stubborn; obstinate; pigheaded
large build; large pattern
healthy; robust; strong; solid; durable
to forge; to temper; to drill; to train; to discipline
limply; wearily; listlessly; languidly; exhaustedly; unenergetically
residence; estate; grounds; premises; mansion
to be absent; to take a day off; to rest; to have a break; to go to bed; to (lie down to) sleep
(tree) trunk; (arrow) shaft; (tool) handle; backbone; base
excuse me; pardon me; I'm sorry; thank you
to apologize; to apologise
urgent; requiring quick (response)
whatever the case; under any circumstances
desire; wish; request; entreaty; prayer; (written) application
to press against; to push against; to force against; to foist on (task, responsibility); to impose (one's will)
righteousness; justice; right
alone; by oneself; on one's own
when push comes to shove; when needed; when necessity arises; when the moment arrives
certain amount; some; certain person; Mr So-and-so; (arch.) I; (arch.) me
readiness; preparedness; resolution; resignation
thank you; thanks; much (thanks); very (sorry); quite; really; somehow
fate; destiny; connection; tie; pretext; justification