to take the lead; to lead a group; to be in the vanguard
to be brought forward (e.g. by three hours); to be moved up; to be hasty; to be rash; to quicken; to speed up
dancing or jumping for joy
killing a would-be avenger; having the tables turned on someone (e.g. by a challenger); being beaten at one's own game
audible range; hearing range
to listen carefully; to strain one's ears
catch; catching; catch; shop tout; puller-in; catching (in swimming and boating); catching the water
chemical substances; chemicals
underground; subterranean
bridge (of a koto, etc.); cylinder; prism
ogre; demon; spirit of a deceased person; ogre-like person (i.e. fierce, relentless, merciless, etc.); it (in a game of tag, hide-and-seek, etc.); Chinese "ghost" constellation (one of the 28 mansions); very
(earthenware) mortar (for grinding)
to seal (letter); to prevent; to forbid; to block
optimism; taking an optimistic view
to fall and pile up (e.g. snow); to lie thick
to float; to rise to the surface; to stand out; to be visible; to be alienated
skillful; skilful; delicious; appetizing; fortunate; splendid
if anything; if pushed I'd say; if I had to say
point worthy of note; highlight; high point; good prospects for the future; promise
individual; distinctive; unique; characteristic; personal; idiosyncratic
to have something (likely) come to mind; to be reminded of something; to understand a point
minding; watching; looking out; guarding
continuously; throughout; in succession
to fan; to incite; to instigate
rustic; rude; vulgar; rough
straw post for training sword strikes, karate punches and arrow hits
to proceed in a logical manner; to go through the proper channels