contact; touch; tactile object; uncleanliness
edge (of a knife or sword); blade; prong (of an electrical plug)
to take a step backward; to step back (i.e. to re-think something); to distance oneself (from); to behave humbly; to budge (a little); to make one concession
keeping a close watch on both sides; keeping an eye on two things at the same time
frontage; width (of a building, plot of land, etc.); breadth (e.g. of one's knowledge); scope (e.g. of one's work); range
taking responsibility upon oneself (and resigning)
worship; adoration; admiration; cult
lacking in some desired property (size, usefulness, etc.)
pitching; throwing a ball; bowling (in cricket); pitched ball
to sprain; to twist; to dampen (enthusiasm); to discourage; to dishearten
eager; earnest; strenuous; fervent; assiduous; with utmost effort
to backfire; to have a harmful result
byway; bypath; byroad; loophole; way out (of trouble); excuse
to win after tough bidding
evolution; evolution; becoming more advanced; progress
to struggle; to writhe; to wriggle; to act frantically; to make desperate efforts
counter for long, thin things (i.e. swords)
illumination; decorative lighting
lateral direction; horizontal direction; transverse direction; landscape orientation
five colors (esp. red, blue, yellow, white and black); five colours; many kinds; varied; melon; gourd
fantastic; magical; wondrous; whimsical; fairytale-like; romantic
circulation (of the blood)
beginning of summer; fourth month of the lunar calendar
bathtub or onsen made of (or surrounded by) rocks
long bath; staying in the bath for a long time
to exceed; to be even more (so); to exaggerate
half body bathing; hip bath
to incur the wrath of the gods (e.g. by doing something immoral); to incur divine punishment; to pay for one's sins
goosebumps; gooseflesh; goose pimples; rough skin; coarse skin
prescription (of medicine); formula
very small amount; insignificant thing; negligible amount