origin; source; basis; base; cause; (raw) material; ingredient
to freeze (from fear, etc.); to be unable to move (e.g. from surprise); to be paralyzed (with horror, etc.); to cower; to shrink in on oneself
flexible; lithe; soft; calisthenics
weak; weakly; feeble; frail; delicate; faint (voice, sunlight, etc.)
with a friendly grin; smilingly
art; craft; accomplishment; artistic skill; technique; performance
how; in what way; by what means
test of patience; battle of wills; endurance contest
this one; with this; in this way
emotional strength; force of will
willpower; guts; determination; character; nature; disposition
fair; fair ball; fair (event)
astringent; bitter; austere; elegant (and unobtrusive); sour (look); glum
how much; how many; to what extent
manly; masculine; like a man
rule; regulation; settlement; conclusion; habit; custom
to catch and tie up; to apprehend; to entangle; to trap; to brush out (e.g. dust, fur, plaque); to extract
something or other; one thing or another; this or that
readiness; (mental) preparedness; resolution; determination; resignation (to one's fate)
start; beginning; starting (e.g. a race); departing; starting point
moment; instant; just then; right at that moment; for a moment; for an instant
heat; hot air; enthusiasm; excitement; fever
to wrap up; to pack; to cover; to envelop; to conceal (a feeling); to hide
to blow out; to spout out
reserving (for exclusive use); (full) booking; chartering; block reservation
to compete (with each other); to contend for; to vie for; to rival
to anyone; to everyone; by anyone; by everyone; in everyone; in anyone
hindrance; obstacle; to visit (someone's home); demon who hinders Buddhist training; demon who obstructs sentient beings from maintaining moral behaviour
end; finish; bound; limit; delivery date (of a futures contract); finale (of a noh song); end of an act (in jōruri or kabuki)
to cool oneself; to cool off; to enjoy the cool air
giving up; quitting; surrendering
plain; simple; reserved (behaviour, attitude, etc.); modest; quite; a (little) bit
to bear; to stand; to support; to withstand; to be fit for; to be equal to
spare time; free time; time (it takes to do something); time required; time off; leave; dismissal
enjoyment; pleasure; amusement; anticipation; looking forward to; something to look forward to
both (hands, parents, sides, etc.); counter for carriages (e.g. in a train); counter for vehicles; ryō; tael; ryō; pre-Meiji unit of currency, orig. the value of one ryō of gold
to threaten; to menace; to frighten (into doing)
to receive; to take; to get someone to do something; to have in one's pocket (a fight, match); to contract (a disease); to catch
to grant (request, wish); to answer (prayer); to make come true (e.g. a dream); to realize; to fulfill
to hate; to dislike; to avoid; to disregard; to act without regard (for); to be bad for (e.g. dust in machinery)
to appear uncomfortable (with); to seem to hate; to express dislike
to believe; to believe in; to place trust in; to confide in; to have faith in
outstanding; excellent; exceptional; distinguished; unrivaled; surpassing (e.g. beauty)