to keep someone from doing; to stop; to prevent; to check; to hinder; to obstruct
to chuckle to oneself; to gloat (over)
obvious (e.g. of a lie); transparent
from one's side; from the side (of something); from someone unconnected; from someone uninvolved
to plunder; to grab; to snatch
failure; mistake; blunder
one gō (approx. 180 ml); one gō (approx. 0.33 square meters); one-tenth of the distance from the base to the summit of a mountain
to play a leading role; to play a central part
victory or defeat; match; contest; game
essence; true nature; substance; reality
to prick; to stab; to poke; to prod; to use (a cane); to prop oneself up with
offense and defense; offence and defence
achievement; attainment; accomplishment; realization
beyond expectations; beyond what one expected; not foreseen; exceeding assumptions
deductive powers; reasoning capability; reasoning skill
strength; power; proficiency; ability
aim (of a gun, bow, etc.); aim; object; objective
to think of; to come up with
(great mental) resources; quick brain; resourcefulness; good wits
war; battle; match; game; competition
one's field of expertise; one's strong area
to take (preventive) measures; to come to an agreement (in bargaining, etc.); to strike a bargain; to clap one's hands together
to reach one's ears; to come to one's knowledge; to hear about; to enter one's ears (e.g. of water)
actor; actress; player; performer
stage actor; stage actress
opposite side; bottom; rear; back; lining; inside; in the shadows
change; variation; variety; diversity; inflection; declension
surprise; astonishment; wonder; amazement
regrettable; disappointing; precious; dear; too good for; deserving better
human; human-like; as a person
splendid; magnificent; utter (esp. defeat); total; (arch.) something worth seeing; (arch.) sight
to spring at; to leap upon; to swoop down on; to throw oneself upon (e.g. an enemy)
to stop (moving); to come to a stop; to stop (doing, working, being supplied); to come to a halt; to alight; to perch on
wild; growing wild; living in the wild; (arch.) I; (arch.) me
ah!; oh!; yes; indeed; aah; gah
calm; composed; leisurely
roughly; broadly; generally; more or less
outstanding; excellent; exceptional; distinguished; unrivaled; surpassing (e.g. beauty)
it does not mean that ...; I don't mean that ...; it is not the case that ...
to be in a hurry; to be impatient; to be anxious (to do); to get a fright; to panic; to get flustered