divergence; ramification; bifurcation; branching off
being brought to a standstill; being stranded; being stumped; being in a dilemma; dying while standing (and remaining standing); dying on one's feet
drinking water; potable water
(with a) whizz; hiss; zip; easily; with ease
interpretation (i.e. oral translation); interpreter
plants and animals; flora and fauna
(dead) body; corpse; carcass; remains
food (esp. staple food such as rice or wheat); provisions; rations; food supply
various opinions; various theories; various rumors (rumours)
fallen leaves; leaf litter; falling leaves
texture; grain; one's skin (lacking makeup, etc.); natural skin; surface of the earth; bare ground
gesture; gesticulation; motion
to mix; to combine; to exchange (words, fire, etc.); to cross (e.g. swords); to join together
basket (shopping, etc.); hamper; cage
to dry up; to shrivel (up); to go (completely) dry; to wither (of talents, feelings, etc.); to become desiccated (e.g. of ideas)
city; Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly
hurdle; hurdle race; hurdles; hurdle; obstacle
preservation; conservation; storage; save (to storage)
frequency; number of times; incidence; degree (e.g. temperature); strength (e.g. alcohol, lens, etc.)
to dry (clothes, etc.); to desiccate
rustling; dry; rough feeling; rough (of a person); coarse; catching fish with a net
vigorously (ripping, tearing, scratching, etc.); roughly; (eating) with a crunch; stiff; starchy; (working) hard
disposition; temperament; nature; mentality; spirit; character
to shoot or fire off an arrow
moisture; humidity; dampness
(being beholden to someone for a favor of) a night's lodging and a meal
sticky; thick (e.g. thickly plastered); icky; to stick closely
tanuki (Nyctereutes procyonoides); raccoon dog; sly dog; sly old fox; sly fox