cane; walking stick; staff; wand
with a click; with a snap
prostrating oneself; kowtowing; going down on one's knees
to apologize (apologise); to refuse; to decline; to be unable to bear; to be defeated (by)
a few minutes later; after a few minutes
normal operation (of a train service, bus service, etc.); running normally; normal state of affairs; business as usual
brisk and efficient; diligent; devoted; spirited
sudden; abrupt; urgent; pressing; steep; sharp; rapid
unexpected meeting; coincidence
expert; learned person; doctor; PhD; instructor at the imperial court (ritsuryō period); pitch and length marks (to accompany a Buddhist liturgical chant, etc.)
to be in charge of; to manage; to direct; to rule; to govern; to control
to get along (with someone); to be like-minded; to be congenial
to look out over; to survey (scene); to take an extensive view of
you (when referring to one's equals or inferiors)
hot spring; onsen; hot spring resort; hot spring spa
to take a long hard look at; to look (someone) full in the face
to incline one's head to the side (in doubt); to tilt one's head to the side (in confusion); to be puzzled
at once; immediately; right away; directly (face, lead to, etc.); automatically (mean, result in, etc.)
departure; leaving; setting off
time; meter; beat; the moment (of doing); the instant
wonderful; splendid; magnificent; exceeding; incredible; remarkable
interest; eagerness; enthusiasm
tempering (metal); annealing; forging; toughening; disciplining; training
occasionally; once in a while; now and then
bone; frame; outline; core; backbone; spirit
rest; recess; vacation; holiday; dormancy (of a silkworm prior to moulting)
I've heard that ...; rumour has it that ...; it appears as if ...
with profound (often hidden) meaning; pregnant with significance; meaningful; suggestive; interesting
signalling with the eyes; exchanging looks; winking
wiles; sinister design; trick; conspiracy; intrigue
foot; paw; leg; gait; pace; lower radical of a kanji; means of transportation
spot; point; place; position
slightly elevated; slightly higher (of a price); marginally up; edging higher
this and that; this or that; one thing or another; around; about; round about
water (esp. cool or cold); fluid (esp. in an animal tissue); liquid; flood; floodwaters; water offered to wrestlers just prior to a bout
to draw an arc (e.g. with a compass); to describe an arc (e.g. through the air); to form an arc
white; blank (e.g. paper); uncolored; innocent; not guilty; (arch.) bright