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
courage; bravery; valour; valor; nerve; boldness
good fortune (esp. omikuji fortune-telling result); good luck; auspiciousness; unspecified day of the month (used to obscure the date a letter, invitation, etc. was written)
to expose (to the sun, public, danger, etc.); to bleach; to refine; to rinse (vegetables); to soak; to doxx
one in a million (chance, etc.); one in ten thousand; in the unlikely event that
desirable; hoped for; preferable; advisable
administration; governance; the authorities; authority
a minute; moment; an instant; stubborn; hot-headed
action of making something; -ification
outline; main points; generally; on the whole; general; rough
meaning; point (e.g. of a statement); gist; effect
to rescue from; to help out of; to save
excitement; stimulation; agitation; arousal
just because; even if; even though
long ago; previous; of a former age
remaining heat; residual excitement; lingering enthusiasm
to cool down; to get cold; to cool off (excitement, temper, etc.); to subside; to be cold (eyes, expression, etc.); to be composed
one or two; a few; small number
live coals (for firelighting); cause (of disturbance, conflict, etc.); trigger
anyhow; anyway; somehow or other; apart from ...; setting ... aside
teacher (to whom one owes a debt of gratitude); mentor; one's former teacher
being in charge of (esp. a class or subject); taking charge of; class teacher; homeroom teacher; form teacher
fast (walking); quick; brisk; quick (passing of time); rapid; swift
to (happen to) see; to notice; to catch sight of
(I) think (that); (I) have a feeling (that); (I) fancy (that)
long, slender and well-proportioned; smooth, continuous (movement)
tall figure; high stature
unique; peculiar; singular
white wig, worn by an actor playing a demon (noh)
to mistake (A for B); to misread
stillness; quiet; peacefulness
national language; Japanese language (often as a school subject in Japan); native Japanese words (as opposed to loanwords)
unexpectedly; surprisingly
truth; reality; sincerity; honesty; (arch.) that's right