underground; below the ground; world of the dead; the grave; underground (activities, movement, etc.); secret
before one knows; before one becomes aware of; unnoticed; unawares
to whirl; to eddy; to swirl; to whirl around (of feelings, thoughts, etc.); to swirl around; to surge
to change (into); to turn (into); to transform (into); to influence
charcoal; charred remains
hell realm; Naraka; Hell; hell; misery; place where a volcano or hot springs constantly spew smoke or steam
long slits (esp. of eyes)
narrow (blade); slender (figure, build); thin
place; spot; address; district; area; one's house; point
heat shimmer; heat haze; shimmering of hot air
to become dim; to become blurred
to move forward; to move on
relief; reassurance; recognition of right to land ownership (by the shogunate, a feudal lord, etc.); (arch.) living safely surrounded by walls
chest of drawers; bureau; cabinet; tansu; dresser
hat rack; hat stand; hat peg
to lie on top of one another; to be in a heap
to become complicated; to become intricate; to become tangled
ancient and modern times; all ages; past and present
dull sound; muffled sound
tranquil; calm; quiet; mild (weather); balmy
riverside; riverbank; edge of a river
bird; bird meat (esp. chicken meat); fowl; poultry
tap-tap; knock-knock; cough-cough; bark (of a fox); yelp; heavily (e.g. of snow falling)
proximity; nearness; being nearby; approaching; drawing near; coming close
practice; practising; training; study
gap; opening; break; interval; unguarded moment; carelessness
to assault with a sword; to stab at; to slash at
to play (a stringed or keyboard instrument)
thrust; stab; tsuki; thrust to the throat (in kendo); tsuki; thrust to the chest
to see all (of); to see everything; to see clearly; to perceive clearly; to give up (on); to abandon
one's own convenience; one's way; surroundings; environment; convenience; ease of use; financial circumstances
teacher; instructor; professor
technical skill; ability; capacity
principal occupation; main job; professional; an expert; I (of a government official, etc.); me
tediously (explain, complain, etc.); repeatedly; persistently; insistently; ad nauseam; at great length
to shut oneself in (e.g. one's room); to be confined in; to fill with (emotion, enthusiasm, power, etc.); to imbue with; to fill a space (of a gas, smell, etc.); to be heavy with (e.g. smoke); to be muffled (e.g. of a voice)