crossbow (incl. large models operated by a number of people); netted apparatus atop a wall containing large stones, which were dropped onto attackers by cutting the net; slingshot; catapult
(arch.) Chinese "Extended Net" constellation (one of the 28 mansions); counter for objects with stretched strings (i.e. bows, kotos), curtains, papers, etc.
hm; um; huh?; what?; nuh-uh; no
fast (walking); quick; brisk; quick (passing of time); rapid; swift
to walk away; to walk off
good(-tasting); nice; delicious; attractive (offer, opportunity, etc.); appealing; convenient
male; manly; brave; larger (of the two); greater; (arch.) man
adds force to a statement, decision or conclusion; indicates command; (strongly) emphasizes the previous word; adds focus; some- (e.g. something, someone)
lukewarm; tepid; disagreeably warm (e.g. bath)
just before; on the verge of; on the brink of; just in front of; just ahead of
toes; tips of the toes; toe of a shoe, sock, etc.
(a) step; one step; level; stage; small degree; small amount
chrysanthemum (Chrysanthemum morifolium)
small; fine; detailed; stingy
persistent; obstinate; stubborn; pigheaded
to act violently; to rage; to struggle; to be riotous
to expose; to disclose; to lay bare; to confess
expressly; especially; specially; intentionally; deliberately; on purpose
to the limit; to the full; as much as possible; with all one's might
willingly; voluntarily; of one's own accord
state of mind; mental state; mental attitude
to blush; to have flushed cheeks
(slowly and) carefully; without haste; thoroughly; deliberately; closely; meticulously
to feel hot; to flush; to burn
flexible body (esp. in gymnastics); agile physique
interesting; fascinating; amusing; funny; enjoyable; fun
to do completely; to do accidentally; to do without meaning to; to happen to do
quantity; amount; volume; number; amount of money
to cheer; to applaud; to jeer; to mock; to make fun of
to lick all over; to run one's tongue over
dangerous; in danger; facing imminent danger; precarious (situation); perilous (state, balance, etc.); in doubt
Mr; Mrs; makes a word more polite (usu. in fixed expressions); state; situation
with a whiff; with a puff; suddenly; abruptly; without warning
to have the personal support of (an influential person); to be under the patronage of
announcement; presentation; demonstration; displaying; showing; introducing
unfortunately; regrettably
master and servant; lord and retainer; employer and employee
reversal (of a situation); turnaround; turnabout; reversal (of direction of rotation)
exposure; laying bare; exposure; (media) exposure; appearance (on TV, in magazines, etc.)
end; tip; extremities; rank and file; part of an organisation furthest from the centre