a little; some; somewhat; amount; quantity; number
to gnaw; to nibble; to bite; to dabble in; to know a little bit about; to learn a little of
to weigh on one's mind; to bother one; to be interested (in); to be curious (about); to feel like (doing); to feel inclined to
to be troubled; to have difficulty; to be bothered; to be inconvenienced; to be badly off; to be hard up
research; investigation; enquiry; inquiry; study
riddle; puzzle; enigma; enigmatic; mysterious
science; to think about scientifically; to think in terms of science
already; previously; before; undeniably; unmistakably
elucidation; explication; explaining; unravelling; clarification; understanding
civilization; civilisation; culture; Bunmei era (1469.4.28-1487.7.20)
always; without exception; necessarily; certainly; without fail; positively
is something that; is that which
should (be); bound (to be); nock (of a bow); nock (of an arrow); nock-shaped grip (between thumb and forefinger); wooden frame on the tip of the mast of a Japanese ship that prevents the hawser from falling out
state; condition; situation; appearance; circumstances
to apply for; to make an application; to propose (marriage); to offer (mediation); to make an overture (of peace); to challenge
expressly; especially; specially; intentionally; deliberately; on purpose
to throw down; to bring down; to kill; to defeat; to overthrow; to trip up
intention; plan; belief; assumption; estimate; estimation
(not) ever; (not) by any means; (not) in the least; (not) in any way; (not) at all
it does not mean that ...; I don't mean that ...; it is not the case that ...
field; sphere; realm; division; branch
to be buried; to be covered; to be hidden
(period of) a year; during the era (of)
sudden; abrupt; urgent; pressing; steep; sharp; rapid
to throw violently against; to slam against; to strike; to thrust at someone (e.g. a letter)
disorder; chaos; confusion; mayhem
to show understanding; to appreciate; to be positive about
main cause; primary factor
but; however; even; however; no matter how; ... or something; either ... or ...
to have a go; to try and do (something); to take a chance with something
from now on; after this; in the future; from here; from this point
school inter-class competition (esp. ball games)
also; too; not ... either; (it's not possible) no matter what; although one might wish otherwise
registration; accession; register; entry; record; subscription
time; hour; period; class
regrettable; disappointing; precious; dear; too good for; deserving better
what; you-know-what; that thing; whatsit; whachamacallit; penis; (one's) thing
opposition; rivalry; competition; antagonism
war; battle; match; game; competition
next; next person; (arch.) room adjoining a noble's parlor
wild; violent; rough-mannered; rough (e.g. work); crude; coarse