dull sound; muffled sound
to break; to fracture; to fold; to bend; to make (origami); to interrupt
instant; moment; (split) second; (in a) flash; (in the) blink of an eye
(right at the) side; just beside
end; ending; close; end of (one's) life; death
to be unable to; to find difficult (unpleasant, awkward, painful) to do; to serve two or more functions or roles simultaneously; to contain (or combine) two or more features; to work in two or more jobs simultaneously (positions, etc.); to do alongside
defenseless; defenceless; unprotected; vulnerable
to take seriously; to believe in; to fall for
it is, isn't it?; I know, right?; innit?
guidance; leading (the way); information; notice; announcement (of a visitor's arrival); informing (someone) of a visitor's arrival
strict; severe; stringent; rigorous; rigid; firm
(in) secrecy; behind closed doors
strict (e.g. security); heavy (e.g. guard); showy; pretentious; impressive; imposing
protective wall; defensive wall; barrier; bulwark
face; mask; face guard; striking the head (in kendo); surface (esp. a geometrical surface); page; aspect
making light of; thinking little of; slighting; belittling; dismissing; contempt
to abate; to decrease; to diminish; to shorten
to corner; to drive to the wall; to run down; to track down; to chase after
knowledge (of a skill, art, etc.); proficiency; essentials; know-how; preparedness; readiness
to make a decision; to draw a conclusion; to give a judgement; to hand down a verdict; to let go down; to lower; to do oneself
reading; reading (of a kanji, esp. kun reading); reading (e.g. of a situation); insight
plentiful; abundant; ample; lavish
(sense of) hearing; auditory perception
comfort; consolation; diversion
minimum; at the very least
judgment; judgement; discernment
to flicker; to glimmer; to flit; to fall lightly (snow, rain)
attention; notice; care; caution; advice; warning
abnormal; unusual; extraordinary; remarkable; uncommon
carrying (on one's person or in the hand); mobile phone; cell phone
proving ground; test site
height; stature; length (esp. of clothing); all (one has); everything; magnificence (of a waka poem, etc.)
dense; thick; close (relationship); intimate; minute; fine