standing in a row; forming a line; alignment
to make way for; to make room for; to get out of the way; to pave the way for; to open up opportunity
to carry up; to bring up; to lift up; to elevate (someone) to a high position; to convince someone to accept a post (esp. through flattery)
to disturb; to prevent; to obstruct; to hinder
person who clears the way for a high-ranking person, procession, etc.; outrider; opening performer; sumo wrestler who leads a yokozuna at his ring-entering ceremony
looking at from the corner of one's eye; sidelong glance; disregarding; ignoring; faceless ghost with an eye in its rump
calm; composed; leisurely
coat (of hair or fur); lie of (dog's) hair; type; sort; lineage; breeding
to bend; to flutter; to wave; to yield to; to be swayed by; to bow to
nine; nine years of age; twelve o'clock (old time system)
tail (of an animal); tail end; tip
to bend loosely back and forth; to wriggle; to be crooked
foot; paw; leg; gait; pace; lower radical of a kanji; means of transportation
lapping (e.g. of waves against the shore); steadily (advancing); gradually (approaching); sufficient (of the amount of liquid needed to cover a submerged object); just enough; (arch.) speedily
light (i.e. not heavy); feeling light (i.e. offering little resistance, moving easily); light (i.e. of foot); effortless; non-serious; minor; slight
period of an apprentice's contract (usu. ten years); apprenticeship; indentureship; indenture
(picture) frame; framed picture; amount (esp. of money); sum
to treat; to handle; to deal with; to arrange; to decorate (with); to adorn (with)
shape; form; security; collateral; obverse of an old zeni coin
face; mask; face guard; striking the head (in kendo); surface (esp. a geometrical surface); page; aspect
huh?; eh?; what?; oh; hey!; look!
mark; guide; purpose; aim; sight (on a firearm)
this; our; right; justice; checking account
suddenly; all of a sudden
to run out; to rush out; to start running; to begin to run; to break into a run
setting the table; laying the table; setting up; getting one's ducks in a row; running interference
risky; dangerous; insecure
to glare at each other; to confront each other
nice to meet you; I'm glad to make your acquaintance; how do you do?
admiration; being impressed; admirable; praiseworthy; astonishment; being appalled
important person; strategic person; key figure
to marry (of a woman); to become a bride; to marry into (a family)
to be talkative; to have a glib tongue; to speak fluently; to be a good talker
the present age; these days; (present) head of the family
familiar; well-known; regular (e.g. customer); old acquaintance; old friend; (a) regular
whole (body); full-length (e.g. portrait); systemic
emission; emanation; letting out (feelings); venting; divergence (of light); divergence
20 years old; (arch.) twenty
covering for the back of the hand and wrist
change; variation; variety; diversity; inflection; declension