watermelon (Citrullus lanatus)
(arch.) Chinese bamboo; (arch.) bamboo imported from China (often used to make flutes); descending vertical sword attack (in kendo, etc.)
comparatively; relatively; unexpectedly; unusually; considering; for one's ...
cotton plant (Gossypium spp.); batting; wadding; padding
to release; to let go; to free; to add (pieces of eggplant, potato, etc.) to water, broth, etc.
to boast of; to be proud of; to take pride in
moving about in confusion; going every which way; going this way and that
to run about trying to escape
good-for-nothing; spineless; gutless; spiritless; feckless; pluckless
good match for an opponent; worthy (e.g. rival)
when it comes to ...; if one were to speak of ...; by ... you mean ...; when you say ... you mean that ...; whenever ...; if it's ... then (without fail)
to dedicate; to make an offering; to supply; to store; to finish; to bring to a close; to restore (something to its place)
subordinate; secondary; junior; incidental
ear (of a cereal plant); head; point (of a brush, spear, etc.); tip; crest (of a wave); scion (in grafting)
handle; grip; stalk (of a mushroom, leaf, etc.)
to print; to color or pattern fabric using a wooden mold
ferocious; fierce; audacious; impudent; shameless
shout; cry; outcry; yell; shriek; scream
remainder; remnant; (not) very; (not) much; too much; excessively
quickly (esp. actions); suddenly (esp. wind, rain, etc.)
meek; gentle; modest; praiseworthy; admirable
to challenge to (a fight, game, etc.); to throw down the gauntlet; to tackle (e.g. a problem); to attempt; to pressure (someone) for sex; to make advances to
to mix; to stir; to blend
worldly wisdom; gumption; stingy person
eh?; what?; yes; that's correct; (arch.) strengthens a question, assertion, etc.; (arch.) hey
to turn over (face down); to lay face down; to point downwards (eyes, head, etc.); to cast down (eyes); to lie (one's body) face down; to lie flat (on the ground)
to wring (towel, rag); to squeeze; to squeeze (fruit to extract juice); to press; to rack (one's brains); to strain (one's voice); to extort
skillful; adroit; craft; craftsmanship; plot; scheme
to dodge; to evade; to avoid; to sidestep
to defend against; to protect against; to prevent; to avert; to avoid
victory or defeat; match; contest; game
not exceeding; and downward; below (e.g. standard); under (e.g. a level); the below-mentioned; the following
even ... (e.g. "even a genius")
crumbling; collapse; ruin; has-been; wannabe
pluralizing suffix (esp. for people and animals; formerly honorific)
to move back; to draw back; to lessen; to subside; to resign; to retire
whirlpool; swirl; eddy; vortex; maelstrom