ground; earth's surface; land; lot; plot
ascent; climbing; ascending (path); upbound (esp. toward Tokyo)
to go up the stairs; to climb the stairs
but; however; provided that
ramen; Chinese-style noodles
bowl; vessel; container; ability; capacity; calibre
whirlpool; maelstrom; vortex; spiral (shape, pattern)
pattern; figure; state; condition; conjecture of the current situation; the way it seems; model
right in front; just opposite; under the nose
to stand in the way; to bar someone's way; to block the way
three times (as much); treble; triple; threefold
volume (sound level); volume; bulk; volume (book); volume (storage area); potentiometer
to warp; to bend backwards; to throw one's head (or shoulders) back; to throw out one's chest
sword; dagger; knife; bayonet
to clasp; to grasp; to hold (the answer); to have (e.g. the solution); to seize (power); to hold (the reins)
to bark; to howl; to howl (of the wind); to roar (of the sea); to yell; to shout
to wield; to brandish; to display (one's knowledge); to show off; to abuse (one's power); to manipulate someone
(right at the) side; just beside
to bend; to flutter; to wave; to yield to; to be swayed by; to bow to
difficult; tough; formidable; redoubtable; stubborn
adds light emphasis or insistence to a statement; gives a statement a threatening or condescending tone
elegance; dandyism; sophistication; affectation; showing off; putting on an air
to stop talking; to be silent
roar; cry (esp. of triumph); battle cry; screech (of a bird); scream; yawp
to look up at; to raise one's eyes; to look up to; to admire; to respect
immediately; instantly; right away; suddenly; abruptly; all of a sudden
to ring; to sound; to be popular; to be esteemed; to state; to insist
an order of magnitude higher; off by a digit; in a different league; unbelievable; incomparable; unimaginable
to draw (a thread); to let out (e.g. a rope); to head out as a group; to set out in large numbers; to send out one after another; to dispatch
tank (military vehicle); chariot
two equal parts; exactly two parts
name; given name; title; fame; renown; pretext
arm; ability; skill; (physical) strength
(turning) round and round; in circles; wrapping around; winding around
knee; lap; knee and thigh (while sitting)
to break; to fracture; to fold; to bend; to make (origami); to interrupt
bending and stretching; flexing and extending
to finish; to get through with; to graduate; to come to an end; to end; to finish doing ...
to put on (lower-body clothing, e.g. pants, skirt, footwear); to wear; to affix (a sword to one's hip); (arch.) to affix (a bowstring to a bow)