difference; variation; difference
clear as day; plain as day; patently obvious; (lit.) clearer than watching a fire
as if; as though; (not) at all; (not) in the slightest; really; completely
storm; tempest; uproar; hullabaloo; pile of 3 cards of the same value in oicho-kabu
middle; center; heart; midst (e.g. of a storm); peak (e.g. of a season); (the) height (of something)
heavy (feeling, etc.); gloomy (weather, etc.); oppressive (atmosphere, etc.); stifling; strained
edge (of a knife or sword); blade; prong (of an electrical plug)
to match (rhythm, speed, etc.); to join together; to unite; to face; to be opposite (someone); to compare; to check with
time (three times, each time, etc.); times
this way; this direction; here; this (one); I; me
physical strength; power; stamina; strength (of a business, economy, etc.)
emotional strength; force of will
to shave (wood, leather, etc.); to sharpen (e.g. pencil); to cut down (budget, expenses, staff, time, etc.); to curtail; to delete; to erase
to make matters worse; besides; what's more; in addition; on top of that
man; male; fellow; guy; male lover; boyfriend
common; ordinary; fair (e.g. fight); gracious; frank; open
territory; domain; field; area; domain; region
user; consumer; master (e.g. of swordsmanship); prodigal; spendthrift
valuation; appraisal; evaluation; appreciation; recognition; acknowledgement
to fire into; to shoot into
spare time; free time; leisure time
fight; scuffle; walking about; walking around; conducting oneself; stroll (in noh, an action piece involving circling the stage)
to become old enough to understand what's going on around oneself (of a child, etc.)
time; hour; occasion; case; chance; opportunity
intently; single-mindedly; devotedly; solely; earnestly; with all one's heart
to polish; to shine; to burnish; to refine (a skill, etc.); to improve; to hone
master of martial arts; practitioner of martial arts
impertinent; saucy; cheeky; impudent; audacious; cocky
to be heard; to be audible; to sound (like); to come across (as); to be well known; to be famous
treatment; service; handling (of a machine, tool, etc.); operation; treating as; treating like
style; way; shape; dress; attire; clothing
pride; self-confidence; thinking highly of oneself; being proud of one's abilities or achievements
pride; boast; credit (to)
(art of) fencing; swordsmanship
very small; tiny; insignificant
pride; dignity; self-worth
skillful; adroit; craft; craftsmanship; plot; scheme
clear; obvious; evident; bright; light
from the standpoint of; from the viewpoint of; on; above; the best; top
rock (in rock-paper-scissors); stone; ungh; gulp; rumbling (of an empty stomach); growling
one blow; one hit; one stroke; summiting on the first attempt (oft. without prior knowledge about the route; in climbing); on-sight; flashing
space; air; midair; (from) memory; (by) heart
to dance (orig. a whirling dance); to whirl (in the wind); to flutter (about); to swirl
several; a few; number; quantity; counting; calculation; number