Hachikō; Akita dog that waited every day at Shibuya station for the return of his owner (1923-1935)
to begin to run; to start running; to break into a run; to start moving (e.g. a vehicle); to take off; to get under way
reaching; attaining; arrival
hailing each other; acting in concert; responding (to); agreement; concord
to run out; to rush out; to start running; to begin to run; to break into a run
at (a time or place); in; in (a situation, matter, etc.); on (a point); on the part of; under the authority of
fast; quick; easy; simple; as soon as ...; the moment ...
sword strike; sword slash
one's own strength and skill alone (without money, connections, etc); nothing to rely on but oneself; (being) self-made
to take (something) along; to bring with one; to carry (something) away; to bear
running parallel (to); running side-by-side; keeping pace (with)
grazing; touching lightly; squeezing (someone for money); percentage; kickback
preventing (someone) from leaving; confinement; keeping indoors; being stranded; grounding
as (for); for; in the capacity of
to catch up (with); to draw level; to pull even; to be compensated; to make up for one's losses
right arm; right-hand man; right hand; right-handed pitcher
to spring at; to leap upon; to swoop down on; to throw oneself upon (e.g. an enemy)
to rescue (someone); to save; to help (out of a difficulty); to save (spiritually); to redeem (from sin); to deliver (from suffering, distress, etc.)
ignition; detonation; triggering; explosion
switch; switch; points; switch (from one thing to another); change
half; 50%; 5 parts; 5%; equality; equal footing
spine; line of the backbone; seam down the back (of clothing)
feeling of tension; air of tension; tension; nervousness
to crush; to squash; to flatten; to quash (a plan, opposition, etc.); to crush; to suppress
to wield; to brandish; to display (one's knowledge); to show off; to abuse (one's power); to manipulate someone
to stroke; to caress; to brush gently; to comb (hair); to smooth down
to reach; to touch; to be delivered; to arrive; to be attentive; to be scrupulous
to dance (orig. a hopping dance); to be manipulated; to dance to someone's tune
something used to cover the eyes; blindfold; blinder; concealing one's home such that the interior cannot be seen from outside
to chase about; to hang on; to drive hard
daimyo (Japanese feudal lord)
to chase; to run after; to pursue; subsequently; following that; (and) then
haste; hurry; urgency; in a hurry; quickly; with haste
to sprain; to twist; to dampen (enthusiasm); to discourage; to dishearten
to set free; to let go; to release; to miss (e.g. a chance); to lose; to let get away
to reward; to recompense; to repay; to retaliate; to get revenge
one mind; wholeheartedness; one's whole heart
god of thunder; Raijin (god of thunder)
important point (e.g. on a route); important role (responsibility, etc.); opposition
godparent; namer; first person to give something its name