to take (someone) with one; to bring along; to go with; to be accompanied by
before; prior to; ago; the past; before; previously
to let (someone) hear; to tell (e.g. a story); to make (someone) listen; to make (someone) understand; to grip (someone) with skilful singing, storytelling, etc.; to hold (someone) enchanted by
anxiety; uneasiness; worry; apprehension; fear; insecurity
nap room (in an office, fire station, etc.)
(afternoon) nap; sleeping during the day; siesta
to ask; to enquire; to inquire; to search; to look for; to look into
to hang up (e.g. a coat, a picture on the wall); to let hang; to put on (e.g. a blanket); to put on top of; to put on (glasses, etc.); to wear (a necklace, etc.); to make (a call)
corridor; hallway; passageway
thereupon; shortly thereafter
to turn back (e.g. half-way); to return; to go back; to recover (e.g. something lost); to be returned; to rebound
burly; strong; indomitable; indefatigable; robust (vitality, appetite, economic growth, etc.); strong
certificate; certified document; (the) thumbs up; seal of approval; paper with signature of the shogun or lord
to get; to earn; to understand; to comprehend; to receive something undesirable (e.g. a punishment); to get (ill)
openly (unashamedly) in broad daylight
handy; convenient; suitable; reasonable; moderate
one long cylindrical thing; one film, TV show, etc.; one version; one book; a certain book; ippon; one point
lower back; waist; hips; body (of hair, noodles, paper, etc.); resilience; spring
to hang; to suspend; to dangle; to swing; to carry
to hand over; to transfer; to give up (e.g. one's seat); to give way; to yield; to concede
flash (of light); glint; swift strike; quick decisive move
cutting in two with a single stroke; taking decisive action; dealing with decisively; cutting the (Gordian) knot
branch; bough; limb; twig; sprig; spray
to cut off; to excise; to tear off; to cut out; to whittle down; to tear out
log; dace (Tribolodon hakonensis); test subject (of human experiments performed by Unit 731 during WWII); (arch.) prostitute dressed as a Buddhist nun
hyah!; hah!; there!; ugh!; argh!; damn it!
defense; defence; protection; safeguard
female private parts; female genitals
to carry; to transport; to come; to go; to use (a brush, chopsticks, etc.); to move
abruptly; suddenly; all of a sudden; without warning
to dislocate one's back; to be unable to stand up due to fear or surprise
care; attentiveness; attention; consideration (for others); solicitude
child; boy; (arch.) I; (arch.) me
meeting up; gathering; assembly; set
piece(s) of firewood (esp. chopped or split from logs); kindling (twigs, branches, etc.); firewood
to burn; to burn with (emotion, feeling); to be fired up
pan; pot; saucepan; stew; hot pot
to warm (up); to heat (up); to sit on (an idea, plan, etc.); to keep to oneself; to renew (an old friendship); to take for oneself
perfect; complete; flawless
thanks; gratitude; manners; etiquette; bow; reward