sharp; harsh; stinging; thorny; snappy
to conceal; to keep secret; to cover up
reflection; reconsideration; introspection; regret; repentance; remorse
to burst open; to pop; to split
tall and thin; long and thin; lanky; spindly; gangly
large sturdy broad-bladed knife, used in woodcraft and hunting
lasciviousness; lechery; salaciousness; lust; sensuality; lewdness
red; red color (colour); red-colored; red; communism; the left
gravel; ballast; pebbles; child; rugrat; ankle-biter
one's first campaign; one's first battle
main force; chief object; mainline
to fall behind; to lag behind; to lose (race, contest)
emphasis (e.g. placed on a word); stress; tone (of voice)
unreliable; uncertain; indefinite; unclear
to play a central role; to take a leading part
to scorn; to despise; to hold in contempt; to look down on; to disdain
Metropolis (of Tokyo); (Tokyo) Metropolitan District; counter for cities and towns; capital
to stir up; to poke (the fire); to beat (an egg); to arouse (interest, feelings, etc.); to stir; to stoke
gate guard (during the ritsuryo system); gate guardian; young forced labour (ritsuryo system)
dress; attire; clothing; getup; outfit; personal appearance
to hinder; to obstruct; to disrupt; to interfere with; to cause a delay
ignoring (one thing) for (another)
highly virtuous monk; monk; Buddhist solitary; Buddhist missionary; saint (i.e. a virtuous person); (arch.) emperor; master
binding (of a book); design (of a book cover)
pilling; lint; furball; hairball; trichobezoar
push; pushing; weight; pressure; authority; forcefulness
maid; helper; help; assistance