to be contrary (to); to go against; to infringe; to violate; to disobey (an order, teachings, etc.); to defy
light (flavor, color, etc.); simple; plain; frank; candid; easygoing
indicates two contrasting actions; (arch.) indicates possessive (often found in place names and compound words)
measuring by feel; adjusting by feel; doing by feel; adapting to the situation (one's strength, strictness, etc.); making allowances; using discretion
anyone; anybody; everyone; everybody; whoever
possibly; by some possibility; perhaps
to become known; to come to light; to be known; to be understood; to clearly not amount to much; to be insignificant
exactly; precisely; closely; tightly; properly; without fail
cormorant (Phalacrocoracidae spp.)
lawless people; gang; malcontents; recalcitrants
murmur; mutter; murmuring; tweet; Twitter post
dissatisfaction; discontent; displeasure; complaint; unhappiness
possibly; perhaps; perchance; unintentionally; accidentally
right under; directly below; right beneath
to watch for an unguarded moment
to spring at; to leap upon; to swoop down on; to throw oneself upon (e.g. an enemy)
desperation; struggle to the death
wildcat (European wildcat, Iriomote cat, Tsushima cat, etc.); wild cat; stray cat
resolute; determined; bold
badge (sewn on clothing); embroidered badge; emblem; sticker (with illustrated design)
to paste; to stick; to affix; to station; to post
brat; kid; urchin; preta; hungry ghost
these guys; these fellows
ambush; lying in wait for an ambush
to bring (someone) back home; to take (someone) back home
hollow at nape of the neck; (arch.) toddler's shaved hairstyle leaving a small portion at the nape (esp. Edo period)
pot; jar; dice cup; depression; basin (e.g. of a waterfall); aim; what one wants
to twist; to turn; to writhe (e.g. in pain); to twist around; to turn in one's seat
to grow restive; to begin to act violently
to carry; to transport; to come; to go; to use (a brush, chopsticks, etc.); to move
to begin (doing); to start; to set about; to get down to
hypodermic needle; injection needle
to make a display of; to show off; to flaunt
laugh; laughter; smile; sneer; sex aids (e.g. dildos, pornographic books, erotic woodblock prints, etc.)
sound of the wind; voice of the wind