challenge; defiance; dare; attempt; try
heart; mind; bottom of one's heart; core (of one's character); centre; center; heart (organ)
dropping out; falling behind; omission; being left out; falling off; coming off
to cut open; to clear (land); to cut (a path, road, etc.); to carve out (a new career, future, etc.); to open up (a new field)
surroundings; environs; circumference
light; well-lit; bright (of a colour); brightly-coloured; cheerful; bright; encouraging (for the future of a project, etc.)
without; unacceptable; not alright; unsatisfactory
habit; behavior; behaviour; trait
to accompany; to follow; to keep up with
being excessively cautious; (lit.) knocking on a strong stone bridge before crossing it
neighbourhood; neighborhood; vicinity
coming and going; keeping in touch; visiting each other; street traffic; highway
to be relieved; to feel relieved
by all means; at any cost; whether (one is) willing or not; willingly or unwillingly; on no account; by no means
shadow; silhouette; reflection; image; ominous sign; light (stars, moon)
to chide; to rebuke; to reprove
glib; smooth-talking; silver-tongued
bad reputation; ill repute; bad name; (arch.) evil deed; (arch.) wrongdoing; (arch.) wrongdoer
underhand grip; backhand grip (e.g. in tennis); unexpected twist; turning the tables (on an opponent)
tough; stubborn; determined; severely; heavily; hard
reliable; trustworthy; hopeful; promising
the person in question; the person themselves; said person
performance; take; game; season; penetrative vaginal sex (with a prostitute); unsimulated sex (in an adult movie)
scolding; rebuke; reprimand; fierce encouragement; exhorting
hindrance; obstacle; to visit (someone's home); demon who hinders Buddhist training; demon who obstructs sentient beings from maintaining moral behaviour
as expected (positive events); as hoped for
the vertical; height; front-to-back; length; north-to-south; vertical (relationship)
to make sure of; to assure oneself of; to see with one's own eyes; to ascertain
back; reverse; rear side; height; stature; ridge (of a mountain)
to become aroused (of emotions, nerves, etc.); to become excited; to become stirred up; to be proud; to be haughty; to be pompous
fighting spirit; (will to) fight
to sharpen; to grind; to whet; to hone; to make keen
sword inscribed with the name of the swordsmith
patina; antique look; elegant simplicity; well-trained voice
metal utensil; ironware; metal fittings; hardware
point (of a sword, etc.); pointed verbal attack
to stab; to thrust (into); to plant (in the ground); to stick upright
fire built in an iron basket (watch fire, fishing fire, etc.); bonfire; campfire; (arch.) brothel-keeper (Edo period)
to catch sight of; to come into view; to happen to see
to illuminate; to shine a light on; to light up
decorative curtain hung from the ceiling; tent; pavilion; marquee