gravel; ballast; pebbles; child; rugrat; ankle-biter
to freeze (in fear, surprise, etc.); to cower; to flinch; to shrink up; to shrink; to shrivel up
to fall off; to tumble down
to often be the case; to occur frequently; to be common; to be popular
stock; products; goods (esp. stolen); loot; spoils
conifer; needle-leaved tree
soon; momentarily; before long; any time now
public square; square; plaza; open space; clearing
five; five years of age; eight o'clock (old time system)
to make a circle (of a motion, arrangement, etc.); to move (e.g. one's head) in a circle; to form (the shape of) a circle; to draw a circle
with a twitch (e.g. an eyebrow); with a dip; with a bob; with a flutter
to light (a candle, lamp, etc.); to turn on (a light)
short stature; short figure
to fan (oneself, flames, etc.); to flap (in the wind); to instigate; to stir up; to drive up prices (by buying a large amount of something); to take a photo from a low angle; to tailgate
to pull up; to drag up; to increase; to raise (e.g. taxes); to withdraw; to leave; to promote (someone to a higher position)
holding one's sword pointing towards the opponent's eyes (kendo stance); warm, welcoming eyes
fighting spirit; battle aura; combative spirit
to dazzle one's eyes; to hold one's gaze; to fascinate; to captivate
to withdraw; to leave; to retire; to back down; to give up
mysterious bird; strange bird; eerie bird; monster that has taken the form of a bird
shout (of encouragement, etc.); yell (used to time or encourage activity, e.g. "Heave ho!")
thrust; stab; tsuki; thrust to the throat (in kendo); tsuki; thrust to the chest
posture; pose; position; attitude; approach; stance
to shift; to move; to slide; to move (an appointment, meeting, etc.); to bring forward; to put back
to twist; to wrench; to twist (a body part); to bend; to strangle (to death); to wring (an animal's neck); to defeat easily
space; air; midair; (from) memory; (by) heart
top of the head; crown of the head
to leave as is; to ignore
using all one's strength; using all one's might
to escape from; to get out
Kyoto and vicinity (esp. during Edo period); Kyoto-Osaka region; Kansai region