to leave (in someone's keeping); to put (in someone's care); to put (someone) in charge of; to leave (a matter) in someone's hands; to lean on; to put one's weight on
to induce (someone to do something); to tempt; to act toward (someone in a certain way); to handle (men); to send; to forward to
warning; caution; admonition; keikoku (penalty in judo)
to strengthen; to emphasize; to emphasise
to take measures; to take steps
early evening (usu. from 3pm to 6pm); dusk
to distance oneself (from); to keep (something or someone) at a distance; to maintain a distance (from)
to indicate; to show; to point to
difficult; tough; formidable; redoubtable; stubborn
to bear in mind; to keep remembering; to note
drop (e.g. of water); drip
mouse; rat; dark gray; slate gray
to make sound (of an animal); to call; to cry; to make a meld call (e.g. pung, kong)
faint; indistinct; dim; vague; subtle; delicate
straight (ahead); direct; upright; straightforward; honest; frank
gradually; slowly but steadily
rotation; revolution; working (e.g. of one's mind); function; turnover (of goods, funds, etc.); circulation
to drink up; to drink to the last drop; to drink (a glass) dry; to drain (one's glass); to empty; to down (a drink)
to shut one's eyes; to close one's eyes; to turn a blind eye (to); to close one's eyes (to); to die
immediately; right away; on the spot
length (of an animal); body length
double; twice (as much); twofold
inferiority (e.g. numerical); inferior position; disadvantage; unfavorable situation; unfavourable situation
just before; on the verge of; on the brink of; just in front of; just ahead of
temple; shrine; hall; company; (arch.) front room
to kill (a human) using a blade (sword, machete, knife, etc.); to slice (off); to lop (off); to cut (off)
to tear; to rip up; to cut up; to cleave; to forcibly separate (e.g. two lovers); (arch.) to have a tattoo in the corner of one's eye
to twist; to turn; to writhe (e.g. in pain); to twist around; to turn in one's seat
finishing blow; coup de grâce
to swing; to wield (physically); to exercise (e.g. power, ability); to exhibit; to flourish; to prosper
one; 1; best; first; foremost; beginning; start
nonsense; no meaning; meaningless
pronunciation; production of sound
to be unable to endure; to be unable to stand (something); to lose patience
tree; shrub; wood; timber; wooden clappers (signalling the beginning or end of a performance)
splendid; magnificent; utter (esp. defeat); total; (arch.) something worth seeing; (arch.) sight
sludge; slime; chemical ooze
vital part (of the body); tender spot; key point; essential point; male crotch (as a target in fighting); vital point
horseback riding; sitting astride; straddling