ground; earth; the solid earth; the (vast) land
to tear; to rip up; to cut up; to cleave; to forcibly separate (e.g. two lovers); (arch.) to have a tattoo in the corner of one's eye
bringing certain death; deadly; knockout (blow)
to cause a commotion; to create a big stir; (lit.) to invoke a storm
to stop (moving); to come to a stop; to stop (doing, working, being supplied); to come to a halt; to alight; to perch on
calm; composed; leisurely
to go away; to become more distant; to fade away; to be estranged
shadow; silhouette; reflection; image; ominous sign; light (stars, moon)
to send (a thing); to dispatch; to take or escort (a person somewhere); to see off (a person); to bid farewell (to the departed); to bury; to spend (time)
trustee; councillor (councilor)
heavy (feeling, etc.); gloomy (weather, etc.); oppressive (atmosphere, etc.); stifling; strained
to accept somebody's challenge; to take up the gauntlet
to make use of aizuchi; to back-channel; to throw in interjections to show that one is paying attention
showy; brilliant; gorgeous; florid; gay
pupil; disciple; adherent; follower; apprentice; young person
master; teacher; stable master
chance (of success); odds
night flight (without paying); skipping out by night; moonlight flit
had better ...; had better not ...
firmly; absolutely; flatly; by far; far and away; by a long shot
to search for; to look for; to hunt for; to search (a house, pocket, etc.); to search through; to rummage in (e.g. a drawer)
changing (one's job, loyalties, stance, etc.); switching over; changing quarters (geisha, prostitute, etc.)
was it?; I think it was ...; if I've got it right; (I, we) used to ...; I remember ...; it was ...
one's nature; one's feelings; plain; unadorned; mere; poor
particle indicating that the speaker is trying to recall some information
transformation; variation; metamorphosis; modification; deformation; variety
with trouble; at great pains; rare; valuable; kind; generous
making; forming; cultivating; form; appearance
to bring to naught; to bring to nought; to abuse (esp. another's kindness); to empty; to clear
regrettable; disappointing; precious; dear; too good for; deserving better
in order to (e.g. meet goal); so that; take care (so as); hoping or wishing for something
cute; adorable; dear; precious; innocent; childlike
please!; I'm asking you; for heaven's sake
small quantity; little; little while; short distance
(picture) frame; framed picture; amount (esp. of money); sum