to nock (an arrow); to fix an arrow to the string
bowstring; string (of a shamisen, etc.); stringed instrument; chord; hypotenuse
to draw (a bow) to the limit; to pull tight; to squeeze tight; to strain (voice)
to be lucky; to be in luck; to be attached; to have; to be included
removal (of a building, equipment, etc.); dismantling (e.g. a tent); striking (a stage set, camp, etc.); withdrawal (of troops); pulling out; evacuation
plans; arrangement; schedule; program; programme; expectation
on the way; en route; in the middle of; midway; halfway
work; business; company; study
public order; public peace; public security; law and order
deterioration; getting worse; worsening; aggravation; degeneration; corruption
to lose one's temper; to lose patience; to have enough; to be exasperated; to become irritated; to get fed up
to line up; to form a party
suitable time; good time; propriety; moderation
moving (dwelling, office, etc.); changing residence
hindrance; obstacle; to visit (someone's home); demon who hinders Buddhist training; demon who obstructs sentient beings from maintaining moral behaviour
party; banquet; reception; feast; dinner
participation; joining; entry
misfortune; bad luck; ill luck; ill fortune
to have one's attention caught (by); to be distracted (by); to be preoccupied (with); to be captivated (by); to be absorbed (in)
(with a) whizz; hiss; zip; easily; with ease
to tear; to rip up; to cut up; to cleave; to forcibly separate (e.g. two lovers); (arch.) to have a tattoo in the corner of one's eye
coming flying in (of migratory birds, airborne sand, etc.); coming by airplane
one's last moments; hour of death; death throes; agonies of death
to let leak; to let out (e.g. light); to let out (a secret); to leak (information); to give utterance to (e.g. one's dissatisfaction); to vent; to wet one's pants
to destroy; to demolish; to disturb; to put into disorder; to relax (one's pose); to make oneself at ease; to break (a bill)
fall; drop; descent; coming down
to grow; to cultivate; to let grow (e.g. weeds)
to fade; to lose colour (color); to discolour (discolor)
to stand up; to get up; to recover; to regain one's energy; to (stand up and) take action; to rise up (against); to rise (from a crouch) and make the initial charge
to smash down; to batter down; to beat in; to destroy
block (of wood); chip; splinter
rushing into; breaking into; storming; plunging into (war, etc.); embarking on (a new venture)
to quiet; to calm down; to compose oneself; to settle down
idiot; moron; stupid; foolish; trivial; insignificant; malfunctioning
(hand) weapon; (arch.) one's forte; (arch.) one's special skill; (arch.) weapon one is skilled in using
to shift (something) from one hand to the other; to carry in a different way; to change one's grip (on); to exchange (what one is holding for something else)
calmness; composure; coolness; serenity; presence of mind
to give directions; to issue instructions
to set up (a house, store, etc.); to build; to have at the ready (e.g. a gun); to hold in preparation (e.g. a camera); to adopt a posture; to assume a stance; to put on an air