sticky; stiff; tenacious; persistent
outer wall (e.g. castle); outer block (enclosure); outline; contour
person working for someone else (followed by job title); hired
trigger (of a gun, etc.); trigger (for something); immediate cause
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to show someone (into a room)
(sound effect for) collapsing; losing strength; slumping; losing balance
to draw a conclusion; to conclude; to settle on
be on your guard!; take care!
a considerable number; a fair number
sense of liberation; feeling of freedom
counter-; corresponding; face; opposite
rare (or peculiar) animal
offense and defense; offence and defence; batting and fielding
secret; clandestine; covert; spy (for a daimyo, shogun, etc.); secret agent
legitimate; orthodox; traditional
crossroads; intersection; crossway; carrefour
within the limits (framework, boundaries, price, etc.)
one portion; one serving; adult; grown-up; fully fledged; established
new rice; first rice crop of the year; novice; beginner; newcomer
leg strength; walking ability; running ability
several items; many items
small pieces; fragments; chopped meat; scraps (of beef, pork, etc.)
course; route; path; process; means
surroundings; circumference
to spin vigorously; to wave around (e.g. sword, bat)
by any standard; (not) even as flattery
lying on one's belly; crawling on one's belly; belly crawl
creeping; crawling; sneaking
decline; downturn; drop; (mental) depression; low spirits
to be hesitant; to feel timid
tough; strong; stiff; tenacious