spreading; disseminating; scattering; diffusion (of light, gas)
evaporation; dispersion; dissipation
throwing stones; slingshot; sling
gate guard (during the ritsuryō system); gate guardian; young forced labour (ritsuryō system)
asp (Naja haje); Egyptian cobra
nest; hive; hideout; refuge; nesting (software, data structures)
tree trunk; bole; backbone; base; foundation
sky; air; ether; firmament; the heavens
storage; putting away; receipt (of funds, payment, etc.); harvesting
long (time); protracted; prolonged
unlimited; unrestricted; limitless
classical form of martial art
to take up residence; to settle in
blood relationship; blood relative
personal feelings; self-interest
to stop walking; to pause
not at all; don't worry about it; forget about it
unsuitable; inappropriate; improper
authority; power; influence; (an) authority (on); expert
to give an impression; to make an impression
example; simile; metaphor; allegory
(balance) scales; carrying pole; shoulder pole; thread take-up lever (on a sewing machine); spreader bar
easy; simple; easygoing; lighthearted; simplistic
to create; to bring forth; to invent; to think up and bring into being; to give birth to; to bear
halfway (through, complete); midway
great admiration; deep respect
somewhat; to some extent; to some degree; some; part; portion
principal occupation; core business
conceit; vanity; pride; self-importance; egotism