a little bit; a little while
to be handed down from generation to generation
to be due to; to be caused by; to depend on; to turn on; to be based on; to come from
substitution; material; price; margin (e.g. for stapling, etc.); area required for something; (arch.) shiro (unit of land area equal to one-fiftieth of a tan; approx. 19.83 m.sq.)
practice writing with a brush; study; learning
to serve as; to act as; to fill (the position of); to play the role of; to be in charge of; to hold (a position)
(preparatory) meeting; briefing session; overlap (of a coat, etc.); (arch.) making something match exactly
to stop; to halt; to have (someone) stay; to put up (a guest); to fasten; to pin
to pull tight; to brace; to tighten
stake; post; pile; (arch.) stump
to drive on; to urge forward (e.g. cattle); to rouse (game from its cover); to press a tenant to leave; to evict
to disturb; to upset; to ruffle; to stir up; to mess up
to scatter; to cause a shower of; to disperse; to distribute; to resolve (a symptom, condition, etc.); to relieve
vital part (of the body); tender spot; key point; essential point; male crotch (as a target in fighting); vital point
all of a sudden; suddenly; by chance; unexpectedly
to keep away; to keep at a distance
herbivorous; plant-eating; graminivorous
later on; subsequently; by and by; after a while
carrying (someone) on one's back (esp. a child); piggyback ride; relying on (someone); being (financially) dependent on
to work too hard; to try too hard; to strain oneself; to overdo it; to go too far
how many? (large animals)
(the condition of) one's health
circulation (of the blood)
gallant; manly; brave; imposing; awe-inspiring; chivalrous
(dance) partner; (work) partner; partner; spouse
omitting crucial steps; cutting corners; skimping; tenuki; playing elsewhere on the board instead of responding locally
fallen hair; combings; hair left on comb
fat; tallow; lard; grease
superior (in rank); top; higher order (e.g. byte); host computer (of connected device)
uncleanness; impurity; disgrace; shame; uncleanliness from contact with death, pregnancy, menstruation, etc.
terrible; dreadful; tremendous; terrific; appalling; shocking
ordinary person; run-of-the-mill people; John Doe; Jane Doe
to display one's real ability; to show one's real ability; to show one's stuff; to show oneself at one's best; to really shine; to come into one's own
tea-ceremony procedures; skill at serving tea; skill; dexterity; (arch.) you
plain; simple; reserved (behaviour, attitude, etc.); modest; quite; a (little) bit
light eating; spare diet; not eating much