a kind; a sort; of sorts; something of a; sort of; somewhat
to keep within limits (e.g. spending); to restrain (e.g. emotions); to control; to hold back (e.g. an enemy); to check; to curb
gate guard (during the ritsuryo system); gate guardian; young forced labour (ritsuryo system)
point (of a sword, etc.); pointed verbal attack
to boast of; to be proud of; to take pride in
to boil up; to come to the boil; to arise; to break out; to get excited; to be in uproar
to crush to death; to stifle to death; to squeeze to death; to stifle (a laugh, etc.); to muffle (one's breathing); to subdue (one's voice)
(metropolitan) prefecture (of Osaka and Kyoto); the centre or seat (of) (center); (government) office; fu; historical administrative unit in China, Korea and Vietnam
secretary (government); director; chief
order; command; life; destiny; fate
privy seal; imperial seal
to go; to come; to be defeated; to collapse; to be annoyed; to be nonplussed
to thrust before; to thrust at
business; thing to be done; something that should be performed; information that should be conveyed
knowledge; awareness; consent; acceptance; forgiving; pardoning
to feel around for; to fumble for; to investigate; to probe into; to explore (parts unknown); to enjoy (natural beauty)
I'm sorry; my apologies; may I come in?; permission; leave; dismissal
another (person); the other person; one more (person)
to insert; to put in; to send in (to a prisoner; e.g. clothes, books); to deliver (food, refreshments, etc. to workers); to supply
body; physical system; (the) person
all over; everywhere; in every nook and cranny
disappointed; dejected; disheartened; indignant; angry
pleasant; agreeable; comfortable; refreshing
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
to stand in the way (esp. with legs spread out); to block the way; to stand in the way (e.g. of progress); to obstruct
to surround; to encircle; to enclose
anticlimax; let-down; disappointment; loss of interest
unity; consolidation; uniformity; unification; compatible
simple; plain; modest; frugal; reserved
materials; ingredients; material (for a novel, experiment, etc.); subject matter; grounds (for a decision, judgement, etc.); basis
highly priced; expensive; valuable; costly
wood (for building); lumber; timber
surface; face; outside; exterior; appearances; superficiality
day of month; counter for days