is it?; isn't it?; be; is
local specialty or souvenir bought as a gift while travelling; present brought by a visitor; something unpleasant that one is given (e.g. an illness while on vacation); unwelcome gift
different culture; foreign culture
to often be the case; to occur frequently; to be common; to be popular
older sister; elder sister; young lady; miss; ma'am
every person; every mouth; every entrance
unpleasant; uncomfortable; creepy; spooky
insurance; guarantee; warranty
whistle (sound made with the lips)
case (container); case (instance, situation); case
tonfa; traditional Okinawan weapon similar to a nightstick
to take in one's hand; to pick up; to obtain
something long; useless things; white elephant; boondoggle
to give a broad grin; to smirk
condition; state; health; state (of health); way; manner
to make sure; to check; to ascertain; to confirm; to verify
temple; shrine; hall; company; (arch.) front room
to steal; to rob; to deceive; to trick; to graze (in passing); to skim; to appear and quickly disappear (a thought, a smile, etc.)
dangerous; risky; in danger; in jeopardy; uncertain; unreliable
angry voice; one's voice when shouting with anger
stone; rock; jewel; precious stone; flint (in a lighter); (round) game piece
doing; in such a state; doing together; doing to each other; familiarizing suffix (sometimes meaning "small")
largish; biggish; on the large side; slightly larger; a little larger
fighting spirit; battle aura; combative spirit
to doubt; to think (something is) doubtful; to wonder; to be suspicious
sword (esp. a large, double-edged one); blade; bayonet; swordsmanship; stinger; ovipositor
whip; lash; stick; cane; encouragement; rebuke
pointed end; tip; point; forefront; vanguard; spearhead
to drill; to bore; to hit the mark; to get to the heart of (the matter); (arch.) to put on; (arch.) to wear
to leap back; to jump back
first attack; first strike; first blow
to avoid (physical contact with); to avoid (situation); to evade (question, subject); to ward off; to avert; to put aside
after (practically) no time; immediately after; just; having no time to
shelter; cover; screen; shield; obstruction; defilade
to stop walking; to pause
the end; closing; being done for; that's it; that's enough; that's all
waiting room; anteroom; antechamber; green room
working overtime; detention; being kept in (e.g. after school)
long sword (as opposed to the shorter katana); tachi; sabre-like sword worn on the hip with the blade facing down
to see all (of); to see everything; to see clearly; to perceive clearly; to give up (on); to abandon
to get used to seeing; to become accustomed to seeing; to be familiar with