to step firmly; to harden by treading
to make sense; to be consistent
with a smooth, unhindered motion; speedily and without delay
continued alertness; unrelaxed alertness; follow-through (e.g. in archery); lingering affection; attachment
to blow through; to blow across
gentle breeze; soft wind; breath of air; zephyr
just now; a moment ago; this very minute
to glide; to slide (e.g. on skis); to fail (an examination); to bomb (when telling a joke); to drop; to go down
to wake up; to rouse out of bed; to knock on the door and wake someone
second day of the month; two days
to decide; to determine; to judge
hiding one's embarrassment
trying out a new sword or blade (originally on someone, but now on soaked straw targets)
nick in a blade (sword, knife); chip in a blade
way to use something; treatment; management (of help)
if (it) doesn't exist; if there is no ...; if not ...; unless ...; have to ...; must ...
limited express (train for which a limited-express ticket is required); limited express (train making a limited no. of stops); great hurry
to fit into (a box, frame, category, etc.); to be contained within; to settle down (into); to be installed (in one's rightful place); to settle into (one's position); to take up (a post)
red-hot iron; gunfire; gambling; violent-tempered
nobleman's illegitimate child
to cut down; to slay; to truncate; to round down; to omit; to discard
stinging (pain); smarting; tingling
inconsequential; indifferent; not worth worrying about; whatever; whichever; I don't care
to scold; to chide; to rebuke; to reprimand
incomprehensible; nonsensical; puzzling; I don't get it; I'm confused; I'm lost
concerning; regarding; per (e.g. 100 yen per person); for every
near; close; beside; third person
you have only to; all you have to (do); all that's required; as long as; if only
father; dad; husband; you; he
being good at cooking; good cook
older brother; elder brother; young man; buddy; fella
lizard; skink lizard (Scincidae spp.)