to be effective; to take effect; to work; to function well; to be possible (to do, use, etc.); to be able to
designation; specification; assignment; appointment; pointing at
to blow into; to breathe into; to inspire; to indoctrinate; to record (music, video, etc.)
(distant) howling; backbiting
distinction; discrimination; distinguishing; discernment
materials; ingredients; material (for a novel, experiment, etc.); subject matter; grounds (for a decision, judgement, etc.); basis
imitating; copying; mimicry; behavior; behaviour; action
party; gang; company; squad
calm; serenity; tranquillity; tranquility
to entangle; to entwine; to pick a quarrel; to find fault; to be involved with; to be influenced by
guidance; leadership; leading the way
opposition; rivalry; competition; antagonism
towards; against; regarding; in contrast with
popular use; circulation; to pass as; to pass for
apprehensions; misgivings; uneasiness; anxiety; fear
blame; censure; rebuke; reproof
to live; to reside; to inhabit
grasp; catch; understanding
reading; reading (of a kanji, esp. kun reading); reading (e.g. of a situation); insight
to stop talking; to break off; to pause
to scoff; to laugh at; to make fun of; to ridicule; to jeer at
query; interrogation; enquiry; question; inquiry
to some extent; to a certain extent
serious; earnest; real sword (as opposed to a wooden practice weapon)
to make one's name well known; to gain much fame
related to; in relation to; as far as ... is concerned
pretending not to recognize (recognise); feigned ignorance
feeling of tension; air of tension; tension; nervousness
to pass (the night); to spend; to reveal; to divulge; to prove; to verify
fetters; shackles; hobbles; encumbrance; hindrance; burden
for; for the sake of; to one's advantage; because of; as a result of
concealment; hiding; ambush; incubation; latency; dormancy
which (of three or more); well; now; c'mon
cannot (due to external circumstances); cannot afford to; must not; impossible to; no way one can (do)
cleaning up somebody else's mess; carrying the can; ass-wiping; arse-wiping
on countless occasions; many a time
offer; tender; providing; sponsoring (a TV program)
self control; self restraint