to flash (e.g. lightning); to flicker; to flutter (e.g. flag); to wave; to flash into one's mind (e.g. an idea); to come to one suddenly
to associate with; to keep company with; to go out with; to go along with; to follow someone's lead; to accompany someone
hm; um; huh?; what?; nuh-uh; no
birth; giving birth; creating; bringing into the world
infancy; childhood; tender age
talented; gifted; prodigious; virtuoso; masterful
test (of ability, knowledge, etc.); exam; test (of performance, quality, etc.); trial; rehearsal
hard fight; close game; struggle; tight contest
bright light; hope; bright future; light emanating from a buddha or bodhisattva, symbolizing their wisdom and compassion
to explain away (a mistake, failure, etc.); to make excuses for; to gloss over; to talk one's way out of
omitting crucial steps; cutting corners; skimping; tenuki; playing elsewhere on the board instead of responding locally
on one occasion; once; at one point; at one time
(several) tens; dozens; scores (of)
minute (unit of time); fun (one tenth of a monme, 5.787 grains)
correction; rectification; mending; repair
nervous; highly strung; sensitive; fussy; worried about petty things
to join hands together; to join forces; to collaborate
magician; wizard; sorcerer; witch; mage
what's the matter?; what's wrong?; what happened (to) ...?; what have you done (with) ...?; where is ...?
little by little; bit by bit
someone; a certain person
cruel treatment; raw deal; kick in the pants
beyond comparison; incomparable
to exude (e.g. sweat); to ooze; to seep out; to reveal itself (of emotions, etc.)
to make a speech; to address
to encourage; to cheer on; to cheer (someone) up; to raise (one's voice)
great laughter; burst of laughter
to bring near; to bring close; to let go near; to associate with; to bring (people) together; to let come near (of a person)
appropriate; adequate; suitable; fitting; worthy
horizon (related to bodies of water)
the four cardinal directions; north, east, south and west; surroundings; many countries; the whole world; all around; here and there
loose; lenient; lax; gentle (curve, slope, etc.); slow; weak; soft
to dash against (of waves); to billow; to roll; to wave (e.g. in the wind); to heave; to pound (of a heart)
off the top of one's head; from thin air; from memory
halving; dividing (into two parts); bisection; the two equinoxes (vernal and autumnal)