to distance oneself (from); to keep (something or someone) at a distance; to maintain a distance (from)
to be added to; to be appended; to join in (e.g. a group of friends); to participate; to increase (e.g. heat); to gain in (e.g. influence)
on one occasion; once; at one point; at one time
to dodge; to evade; to avoid; to sidestep
to ward off (e.g. an attack); to fend off (e.g. a question); to elude; to evade; to dodge; to turn aside (e.g. a joke)
to lend an ear (to); to hear out; to listen to
many times over; often; repeatedly; time after time
votive objects for a home shrine; ritual article
in either case (used specifically in the instance of two possible outcomes or situations); either way; one way or another
this way (of doing); this method; this sort (of thing); this type
normal; usual; ordinary; everyday
to make a firm resolution
autosuggestion; self-suggestion
to take offense; to take offence; to get angry; to lose one's temper
ugh; yuck; ick; blech; damn; crap
somewhat large; of a larger size; on the large side; large swing (bat, racquet, etc.); long sweeping stroke
flash (of light); glint; swift strike; quick decisive move
to fly; to soar; to jump; to leap; to spatter; to scatter; to hurry
attacking one opponent then immediately attacking another
one side; one party; the other side; one (of a pair); the other (one); the mate
to be hit; to strike; to touch; to be in contact; to be equivalent to; to be applicable; to be right on the money (of a prediction, criticism, etc.)
infinity; infinitude; eternity; infinite; limitless
propulsion; drive; promotion (of a policy, project, movement, etc.); furtherance; advancement
reaching; attaining; arrival
loss of strength; exhaustion; weakness
to remain; to abide; to stay (in the one place); to be limited to; to be confined to; to only account for
kasaya; monk's stole; wearing an article of clothing in the same manner as a kasaya (i.e. draped over one shoulder)
head (of a household); proprietor (of a store); one's husband; (one's) employer; (one's) master; host
like a part of the family
to take care of; to bring up under one's personal care; to kill with one's own hands; to do personally; to handle (e.g. a job); to request that someone deal with (something)
to shut one's eyes; to close one's eyes; to turn a blind eye (to); to close one's eyes (to); to die
(financial) settlement; squaring accounts; liquidation; ending (a relationship); breaking up (with)
duty; obligation; responsibility
regret; flesh, blood vessels and fat from around chicken heart (usu. served as yakitori)
after all; in the end; conclusion; end; end of a game of go, shogi, etc.
to open (e.g. doors); to open (e.g. business, etc.); to be empty; to be vacant; to be available; to be open (e.g. neckline, etc.); to have been opened (of one's eyes, mouth, etc.)
soon; shortly; nearly; almost
to cut off (someone's head); to behead; to decapitate
stillness; silence; quiet; hush; calm; serenity
tightly; closely; exactly; precisely; suddenly (stopping); perfectly (suited)
stillness; rest; being stationary; standing still; coming to a standstill