to impose (a tax, fine, etc.); to levy; to assign (a task, duty, etc.); to give; to set
colored contact lens; coloured contact lens; cosmetic contact lens; decorative contact lens
(oral) message; declaration; hearsay; rumour; rumor
birth; lineage; identity; background; provenance; origin
to turn inside out; to turn the other way; to turn (something) over
to wear; to be dressed in; to have on
white background; blank; female virgin
silver hair; gray hair; grey hair
traditional cap worn by Shinto clergy and courtiers; crown; diadem; top kanji radical; first verse of a haikai, etc.; best; peerless
to weave within (hair, fabric, etc.); to braid
snow scene; snowscape; snowy landscape
southern sky; heavenly bamboo (Nandina domestica); nandina
to bear fruit; to produce fruit
mountain hare (Lepus timidus); blue hare; tundra hare; hare made of snow
sculpture; carved statue; graven image
silver; silver colour; (fig.) snow
pursuer; pursuing party; posse
errand; mission; messenger; bearer; familiar spirit
hold; catch; connection; relationship; unease; discomfort
that gentleman; that lady; he; she
worst; worst-case (scenario)
to introduce oneself; to announce oneself (e.g. as the person sought); to come forward (e.g. as a witness, with a claim, etc.)
standing statue; standing image
didn't stir an inch; not stirring a muscle
undergoing treatment (medical); receiving treatment
resolutely; determinedly; strictly; authoritatively; solemnly; gravely
bad condition; not to work out (i.e. a deal); disagreement; break-off; disorder; slump
serious condition; critical condition
rumor that appears to be quite true (rumour)
dubious tale; cock-and-bull story; questionable information
to ward off (e.g. an attack); to fend off (e.g. a question); to elude; to evade; to dodge; to turn aside (e.g. a joke)
to withdraw; to leave; to retire; to back down; to give up
impossible to do (although wants to)
to go through a bitter experience; to get into trouble; to get hurt; to feel pain
in either case (used specifically in the instance of two possible outcomes or situations); either way; one way or another
to run off; to break into a run; to start running
initial response (e.g. to a crisis); action in the earliest stages; initial shock (of an earthquake); preliminary tremor
standing firm; holding out
leg strength; walking ability; running ability