subjugation (using military force); suppression; subduing
to protect; to guard; to defend; to keep (i.e. a promise); to abide (by the rules); to observe
at least; at most; (even) just
to stick to; to cling to; to adhere to
to paw (at) the ground; to struggle (using one's arms and legs); to flounder; to struggle (to escape an adverse situation); to strive
caution; admonition; prohibition; ban; punishment; (arch.) caution
giant god; colossal deity; titan
middle section of a song (in gagaku or noh)
hammer; mallet; sledgehammer; gavel
equality; equal; same rights; same rank; equivalence
if only (you) have; as long as (you) have; whenever (you) have
to desire; to wish; to beg; to request; to have something done for oneself
to hold (in one's hand); to take (into one's hand); to own; to obtain
not holding on; not using the hands; letting go one's hold; lack of reserve (in expressing one's emotions); lack of restraint; openly (saying)
still; yet; more; still more; furthermore; in addition
really; truly; very; extremely; exceedingly; sincerely
black curtain; wirepuller; mastermind; backroom manipulator
falling far short (of); being far behind; being far inferior (to); being no match (for)
to be within one's capabilities; to be easy to chew
one-sided; unilateral; arbitrary
trampling down; overrunning; infringement; violation
formidable enemy; strong enemy; tough enemy
to warn against; to caution against; to admonish; to scold; to prohibit; to forbid; (arch.) to be cautious
unexpected; unforeseen; strange
to shine; to sparkle; to twinkle; to light up (with happiness, hope, etc.); to beam; to gleam
(feeling of) hatred; (strong) dislike; disgust; aversion; revulsion; loathing
to approach; to draw near; to get close; to get acquainted with; to get closer to; to get to know
the reverse (side); back (side); other side; hidden side; behind the scenes
to install; to fit; to (manage to) obtain (someone's agreement, permission, etc.); to get; to patronize (a shop); to buy usually (from the same store)
arm; ability; skill; (physical) strength
to put one's strength into
heavy; weighty; heavy (feeling, atmosphere, etc.); serious; gloomy
heavy; weighty; heavy (feeling); depressed; slow; sluggish; important (position, responsibility, etc.)
floor; stage (for the narrator and the shamisen player); dining platform built across a river
to be lifted; to be raised; to happen suddenly; to occur; to be homeroom teacher for the same class multiple years in a row; to move up with one's class
parched; dried-up; empty; hollow; rattling; clattering
to carry; to bring (to a place)
to take down; to bring down; to drop off (a passenger); to let off; to withdraw (money); to use for the first time; to wear for the first time
to take a step backward; to retreat a step; to back up
reproachful; resentful; spiteful
all; whole; entire; complete (set); in total