to change; to alter; to transform; to reform; to revise; to amend
conclusion; resolution; gathering and bundling; convergence; focusing (of light); convergence
violent explosion; bursting
explosive; sudden and dramatic (of an increase in sales, popularity, etc.); explosive; rapid
tailwind; fair wind; favorable wind (favourable); favorable condition (favourable); advantageous situation
lightning strike; lightning bolt
directly under; falling perpendicularly
base (of a plant, tree, pillar, etc.); (part near the) root; roots (of one's hair); root (e.g. of a problem); source
fire and water; flooding and fire
to take one's leave; to excuse oneself; to resign (from); to step down; to decline; to turn down
one line; one streak; one item (in an itemized form); one clause; one matter (affair, event, case, incident)
blade; sword; forged blade; wavy pattern on forged blades; sharpness; unhulled rice
pillar; post; support; prop; counter for buddhas, gods, nobles, etc.
small; fine; detailed; stingy
dust; small debris (e.g. dirt, crumbs); trash; garbage; negligible amount; tiny bit
dust; mine dust; mineral dust; airborne particles; fine powder; particulate matter
flat; level; calm; tranquil; relaxed (sitting posture); comfortable
isolated; standing alone; falling in drops (e.g. rain); saying a single word; muttering just a few words
impressions; thoughts; feelings; reactions
fainting; losing consciousness; passing out; syncope
to rub; to chafe; to strike (match); to squander (one's money); to run through (one's fortune); to lose money (e.g. by gambling)
to take down; to bring down; to drop off (a passenger); to let off; to withdraw (money); to use for the first time; to wear for the first time
to collect; to gather; to save; to accumulate; to pile up
to move; to shift; to inspire; to rouse; to change; to alter; to operate
freedom of the person; personal freedom; personal liberty
to be effective; to take effect; to work; to function well; to be possible (to do, use, etc.); to be able to
beyond that point; after that
for no particular reason; for some reason or other; somehow or other
to take a pinch of something (e.g. salt); to pick up in one's fingers
laugh; laughter; smile; sneer; sex aids (e.g. dildos, pornographic books, erotic woodblock prints, etc.)
to well up (of tears, anger, joy, etc.); to surge up (within oneself); to rise; to feel nauseated; to feel sick
Alice band; (horseshoe-shaped) headband (worn over the forehead); hairband
early days; early years; early stages; initial stages; beginning
making (a new suit, dress, etc.); having (something) made; buying new; new tune; new melody; new composition
clothing; costume; outfit; garment; dress
to finish; to stop; to close (a business, etc.); to close down; to put away; to put back
to decorate; to ornament; to display; to exhibit; to mark (e.g. the day with a victory); to adorn (e.g. the front page)
inexperienced (in life experience); unsophisticated; green; inexperienced (in love); innocent; naive
to go; to come; to lose; to be defeated; to be stumped (by); to be at a loss; to visit (a shrine, grave, etc.)
to use to the full (one's voice, energy, etc.); to muster all of (one's strength, courage, etc.); to summon all of; to exert fully; to strain (one's voice)
to save; to leave over; to spare
occurring in succession; doing in succession; firing in rapid succession; volley of shots; volley (of questions, abuse, etc.); stream
support; help; backing; covering (from enemy attack); protection
assistance; support; subsidy; supplement; spotting (in weight training)