origin; source; history; originally; from the start; by nature
to that extent; to that degree; so much; so
precise; accurate; appropriate; exactly the right
foreign enemy; outside invader
(one's) family; dependents; household; follower; retainer; underling
storehouse with thick (earthen) walls; godown
to assail the nostrils (smell); to go nose-to-nose (with someone)
board; plank; sheet (of metal); plate (of glass); cutting board; chopping board
lizard; skink lizard (Scincidae spp.)
decisive action; going through with; daring to do; carrying out
bow and arrow; weapon; arms
bending; warping; flexibility; pliability
to exorcise; to cleanse; to purify
charm against evil spirits; talisman; amulet
to pull up; to drag up; to increase; to raise (e.g. taxes); to withdraw; to leave; to promote (someone to a higher position)
honorific; term of respect; polite expression; honorific language
to change; to alter; to reform; to correct; to examine; to check
polite; courteous; hospitable
carefree; comfortable; at ease; easygoing; happy-go-lucky
to support (a theory, claim, etc.); to back up; to substantiate; to prove
to snatch from; to steal from
output (electrical, signal, etc.)
rice cakes; pounded mochi rice
something like that; sort of like that; similar to that; in that vein
surely; certainly; no doubt; indeed
boisterous dance; dancing wildly
and; or; and the like; and so forth; and what not
sacred treasure; the three sacred treasures (sword, jewel, mirror); implement used in religious ceremonies
to deify; to enshrine; to pray; to worship
to rank next to; to come after
fully equipped (particularly with reference to cars)
to quieten down; to fall silent; to cease activities; to become inactive; to lie low
master; expert; expert board game player (chess, go, shogi, etc.)
before one knows it; without realizing; unawares; unnoticed
to be utterly amazed; to be stunned; to be disgusted
to deal a blow in return; to hit back; to punch back; to reject; to send back
talking while standing; standing around talking
maturing; ripening; aging; ageing; curing; fermenting