covering for the back of the hand and wrist
to push up; to force up; to pressure one's superiors; to burst out (of emotions, etc.); to fill one's heart
character (esp. kanji); letter; handwriting; penmanship; the ... word (e.g. "the L word" = "love")
to twist; to wrench; to puzzle over; to defeat easily
to be filled with strength; to be filled with effort; to be enthusiastic about; to be tired (ironic)
even more; still more; further
to place firmly; to hit very hard
to yield; to give in; to bend (knee, etc.); to subdue; to overpower; (arch.) to feel down
rope; cord; policeman's rope
both (hands, parents, sides, etc.); counter for carriages (e.g. in a train); counter for vehicles; ryō; tael; ryō; pre-Meiji unit of currency, orig. the value of one ryō of gold
to bind (a criminal) with rope; to arrest; to seize; to bind (something) with rope
to have much trouble; to have a hard time; to not know how to handle
to throw; to fling; to hurl; to neglect; to abandon; to leave alone
series; chain; two reams (i.e. 1000 sheets of paper); verse; stanza
I appreciate your efforts
past middle age; nearing old age; near-elderly; age 40
to resound; to echo; to reverberate
to light (a candle, lamp, etc.); to turn on (a light)
to hold one's breath; to bate one's breath
staff; stuff; stuffing; filling
anxiously; with anxious looks; with anxiety
set; set meal; combo-meal; hairdo
loose; lenient; lax; gentle (curve, slope, etc.); slow; weak; soft
unsatisfying; disappointing; abrupt; not enough; too quick; too short
shot; charge; blow; punch; home run; try
response (felt in the hands); resistance; reaction; response; effect
mask; veil; disguise; anonymous; unmarked; incognito
dripping wet; soaked; drenched
actor; actress; man of wits; clever person; cunning fellow
utterance; speaking; vocalization; leading a group of people (in cheering, singing, etc.)
clear; plain; distinct; obvious; evident; articulate
bathing powder; bathwater additive; bath salt
perfume; fragrance; aroma; balm; sweet scent
tepid water; lukewarm water; comfortable; easy; relaxed
the touch of; feel of; texture
deflation; contraction; shrinking; constriction
sword battle (staged for television, etc.); sword fight