to mix; to combine; to exchange (words, fire, etc.); to cross (e.g. swords); to join together
castle town; city in Japan that developed around the castle of a feudal lord
to take refuge in; to succeed in running away
to chase; to run after; to follow (a set order, a trend, etc.); to drive out; to get rid of; to drive (e.g. a herd)
to play a part; to get involved; to take a share; to share the burden
guidance; leading; induction; introduction; incitement; inducement
my; one's own; I ...; one ...
(animal) feed; fodder; pet food; bait; lure; enticement
castle wall; town walls; defensive wall; rampart
spire; steeple; pinnacle; minaret
to arrive at (e.g. a decision); to reach (a stage); to lead to (a place); to get to; in the extreme case of; (arch.) to come
place; point; part; counter for places, parts, passages, etc.
men and women of all ages
to ask; to inquire; to blame (someone) for; to accuse of; to care about; to regard as important
to live; to exist; to make a living; to subsist; to be in effect; to be in use
execution by tying a victim to a post and stabbing with spears; crucifixion
to match (rhythm, speed, etc.); to join together; to unite; to face; to be opposite (someone); to compare; to check with
distant place; faraway location; far away
smell; scent; aura; whiff; faint, mist-like pattern along the temper line of a Japanese sword
to attract (to oneself, e.g. with bait or light); to draw close; to charm; to attract; to have a convulsion; to convulse
rank (of troops); file; column; formation
to throw into disorder; to disarrange; to disturb (order, peace, etc.); to corrupt (public morals); to dishevel (hair)
to stop; to turn off; to park; to prevent; to suppress (a cough); to stop (someone from doing something); to dissuade
to bare one's fangs; to snarl (at)
to shout; to cry (out); to scream; to clamor (for or against); to advocate; to insist
crime; sin; penalty; sentence; fault; responsibility
-less; lacking; non-existing
goblin; apparition; monster; ghost; phantom; spectre
nail (e.g. fingernail, toenail); claw; plectrum; pick; hook; clasp
certainly; surely; undoubtedly; just; precisely; exactly
giant; great man; Tokyo Giants (baseball team)
sky; heaven; God; svarga (heaven-like realm visited as a stage of death and rebirth); deva (divine being of Buddhism); top (of a book); sole (of a Japanese sandal)
judgment; judgement; decision; verdict
vassals; retainers; followers
bright light; hope; bright future; light emanating from a buddha or bodhisattva, symbolizing their wisdom and compassion
darkness; the dark; bewilderment; despair; hidden place; secrecy