bottom; sole; depths (e.g. of despair, the sea); bottom (of one's heart); limit; end
to creep up; to crawl up; to overcome (a bad situation); to rise (after a setback)
(made of) stone; stone-built
narrow; confined; small; limited; narrow-minded; confining
block (solid piece of material); chunk (e.g. of meat); concrete block; (interlocking) toy blocks; (printing) block; block (area of a city); blocking (e.g. the way)
both (hands, parents, sides, etc.); counter for carriages (e.g. in a train); counter for vehicles; ryō; tael; ryō; pre-Meiji unit of currency, orig. the value of one ryō of gold
round; circular; curved; smooth; harmonious; calm
hole; opening; pit; hollow; burrow; den; deficit
at regular intervals; evenly spaced
else; in addition; besides
(shrine) repository or treasure house; (shrine) sanctuary
main hall; great hall; large hall; reception hall
opportunity; chance; folding; fold; small food box (wooden or cardboard); folding in ... (two, three, etc.); counter for folded items
shelter; safe shelter; evacuation shelter; place of refuge
intruder; invader; trespasser; raider
in one go; in one gulp; in one breath; suddenly; all of a sudden; all at once
to rush into; to surge into; to crowd into
to make; to produce; to prepare (food); to brew (alcohol); to raise; to grow; to till
to be slow; to not make progress; to be inefficient
opponent; rival; adversary; menace; danger; threat
other side; opposite side; other party
spear; lance; javelin; lance; (arch.) jeering
to prick; to stab; to poke; to prod; to use (a cane); to prop oneself up with
to reach the point where ...; to come to ...; to come to be that ...; to start to ...; to begin to ...
to be attached; to be connected with; to remain imprinted; to scar; to bear (fruit, interest, etc.); to be acquired (of a habit, ability, etc.); to increase (of strength, etc.)
dark clouds; threatening signs; ominous indications
to hang over; to shroud; to enshroud; to envelop; to screen
disquieting; threatening; turbulent; restless; unsettled; disturbing
to perceive; to sense; to take in; to grasp; to feel
ability; capability; skill
military force; military strength
self-confidence; confidence (in oneself)
have to (do, be); must (do, be); is indispensable; is absolutely necessary
opposition; rivalry; competition; antagonism
to retaliate; to return a blow; to strike back (at); to retort
absence; being away from home; house-sitting; house-sitter; neglecting (e.g. one's studies); leaving unattended
to start; to begin; to challenge; to pick (a fight); to set (traps); to plant (explosives)
don't you think?; indicates question
protection; defense; providence; amulet; charm
height (of a person); stature
double; twice (as much); twofold
high; tall; expensive; high-priced; high (level); above average (in degree, quality, etc.)
surface; face; outside; exterior; appearances; superficiality
vine; bine; bow; temple arm; connections; contacts