to arrive at (after a struggle); to finally reach; to find one's way to; to finally hit on (e.g. an idea)
memories; recollections; reminiscence
present; gift; to give a present or gift
only; just; since; after; remaining (in a particular state)
pipe; tube; channels, official or otherwise; (business) connections; tobacco pipe
feast; treating (someone); to treat (someone, e.g. to a meal)
torrentially; swiftly flowing (water, esp. river); (speak) eloquently; fluently; flood of the times (moving strongly in one direction); current of the times
to put one's strength into
to move forward; to move on
to squeeze out; to wring out
(a) step; one step; level; stage; small degree; small amount
to step forward; to step forth; to advance; to start; to embark on; to set forth on
to defend oneself; to protect oneself
beginning; start; outset; at first; at the beginning; initially
determined spirit; unyielding spirit; will
clear; precise; definite; distinct
iai; art of drawing one's sword, cutting down one's opponent and sheathing the sword afterwards
inside the breast of one's clothing (esp. kimono); bosom; space between one's chest and outstretched arms; (one's) reach; heart (e.g. of a mountain); bosom (e.g. of nature)
to cut deep into; to cut one's way into (an enemy position); to rush on; to press someone hard (e.g. with questions); to get to the heart of (a matter)
ultimate; final; last; eventual
state (of mind); mental state; field (of activity); one's lot; circumstance; place
how many months?; how long?
not necessarily so; is not always true
idiot; moron; trivial matter; folly; stupid; foolish
(Internet) troll; nerd; freak; addict; fag
disqualification; elimination; incapacity; being unfit for one's role; being a failure
to give up; to abandon (hope, plans); to resign oneself (to)
to become late; to fall behind; to lag; to pass (of time)
whether one likes it or not; willy-nilly
sense of distance (physical or emotional); feeling of distance
thin (e.g. air); diluted; sparse; lacking (e.g. empathy); deficient; insufficient (e.g. zeal)
thinking; thought; idea; notion; intention; plan
to go around; to return; to surround; to concern (usu. of disputes)
to have an ulterior motive; to have an axe to grind
sound of thin metal or plastic surface caving in and springing back; action of quickly bowing or lowering one's head; (with a) bob of the head
challenging; defiant; provocative; aggressive
trot; half run; jog; girl in charge of menial tasks in a samurai family
pupil; disciple; adherent; follower; apprentice; young person
what one has a mind to do; what one feels like (doing); being so minded; (with) that in mind
in the same manner as before; the same as always