previously; before; first; before (something or someone else); beforehand; in advance
goal; target; aim; mark; sign; landmark
considerably; greatly; a lot
to weaken; to grow weak; to be downcast; to be dejected; to be troubled; to be at a loss
soon; shortly; before long; nearly; almost
yes; that is correct; um; errr; huh?; grrr
earth; ground; place; territory; bottom (of a package, book, etc.); earth (one of the five elements)
to kick; to refuse; to reject; to stamp (on the ground); to firmly press one's feet (against something)
cannot be compared (with); being no match (for)
to run; to dash; to gallop (on horseback); to canter; (arch.) to advance (against one's enemy); (arch.) to charge (on horseback)
to hang; to droop; to give (e.g. lesson, instruction, scolding) (to someone of lower status); to confer; to drip; to ooze; to leave behind (at death)
any more; anymore; any further; any better; any longer
mark (for quick identification or recognition); sign; landmark; guide; (arch.) trademark
to lose one's way; to get lost; to waver; to hesitate; to be captivated (by); to be infatuated (with)
profound; deep; deep (of a cave, etc.); innermost; interior
middle part; medium depth (water); medium layer; medium-size; mid-level; medium-rise (building)
to corner; to drive to the wall; to run down; to track down; to chase after
conspicuously; noticeably; remarkably; strikingly; outstandingly; especially
invisibly; secretly; privately
to hide; to conceal oneself; to disappear (behind); to be hidden (by); to live in seclusion; to retire (from the world)
to peep (through); to peek; to await (one's chance); to guess; to infer
scabbard; sheath; cap (on a brush, pen, etc.); case; margin (between two prices); spread
advance guard; vanguard; avant-garde; forward (player)
negligence; carelessness; inattention; unpreparedness
white; innocence; innocent person; blank space; white stone; white dragon tile; skewered grilled pig intestine
bow (weapon); archery; bow (for a violin, etc.)
to turn (towards); to face; to head to; to go towards; to allot; to allocate
technology; engineering; technique; skill; art; craft
chic; smart; understanding; considerate; familiar with worldly pleasures (esp. sexual relations, geisha districts and red-light districts)
to collect; to assemble; to gather
to take aim (at); to set one's sights (on)
without the least difference; exactly; perfectly; to the inch
(direct) hit; hitting the mark
shade; shadow; behind (something); other side; the background; behind the scenes
moment; instant; just then; right at that moment; for a moment; for an instant
head; hair (on one's head); mind; brains; leader; chief; top
to shoot through (a door, the heart, etc.); to go through
gentle; quiet; mild; quiet (color, pattern, etc.); sober
stiff and slackless; tense without any looseness; cling tightly; pulled or stretched as far as possible; creaking of a door or oar
bowstring; string (of a shamisen, etc.); stringed instrument; chord; hypotenuse
to jar; to creak; to grate
to declare; to assert; to say bluntly; to say straight out
to shout; to cry (out); to scream; to clamor (for or against); to advocate; to insist
resistance; opposition; reluctance; repulsion; resistance; drag