to raise one's hand; to surrender; to raise one's hand to someone (as a threat to strike); to become better (at something); to improve; to throw one's hat in the ring
gallant; brave; imposing; awe-inspiring; severe; biting
inside; within; while (e.g. one is young); during; among; amongst; in (secret, chaos, poverty, etc.)
very; extremely; terrible; horrid; remarkable; extraordinary
reliable; trustworthy; hopeful; promising
divine work; miracle; superhuman feat; (arch.) Shinto ritual
contribution (furthering a goal or cause); services (to a cause)
genius; prodigy; natural gift
suspicious behavior; acting suspiciously
open; unconcealed; undisguised; broad; lewd; indecent
to turn away (one's eyes, face, etc.); to avert; to displease; to annoy; to miss (the target, ball, etc.)
past; after; too (much); over- (e.g. eating)
composed expression; clear face
to cut into (a conversation); to interject
to betray; to turn traitor to; to double-cross
truth; reality; truly; really; absolute truth
groan; moan; roar; growl; buzz; hum (e.g. motor)
silence; being silent; quiet; reticence; inaction
to work too hard; to try too hard; to strain oneself; to overdo it; to go too far
koku; traditional unit of volume, approx. 180.4 litres; measure of a Japanese-style boat's loading capacity (approx. 278.26 liters)
to go through; to pass through; to get through; to cut across
pot (esp. teapot, coffee-pot); vacuum bottle; thermos flask
to place on (something); to give (someone) a ride; to give a lift; to load (luggage); to carry; to send out (on the airwaves, etc.); to deceive
alone; by oneself; on one's own
noted family; noble family; prestigious school, organization, business, etc.
house (e.g. of Tokugawa); family
one's daughter and heiress
childhood friend; friend from infancy; old playmate
cum (e.g. bedroom-cum-study); holding both roles (e.g. Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs); and; in addition; concurrently; at the same time
cheerfully; buoyantly; happily; in high spirits
to approach; to draw near; to get close; to get acquainted with; to get closer to; to get to know
after this; henceforth; henceforward; from now on
to run; to dash; to gallop (on horseback); to canter; (arch.) to advance (against one's enemy); (arch.) to charge (on horseback)
just as one thought; as usual; sure enough
to fall down; to fall over; to turn out; to play out; to abandon Christianity (and convert to Buddhism); to apostatize
to catch; to stop the blow; to react to; to take (advice, etc.); to accept
heh heh heh; tee-hee; giggle