sure; no mistaking it; for certain; without doubt
as a child; when one was a child
handshake event; handshake session; event where it is possible to shake hands with a celebrity, sportsperson, pop star, etc.
to place (in position); to fix; to install; to seat (someone); to settle (upon something); to fix (e.g. one's gaze)
cruel; merciless; pitiless; tragic; horrible; terrible
to taper to a point; to become pointed; to be on edge; to be nervous; to be sharp (of a voice, words, etc.); to be harsh
itself; one's own body; oneself; originally; naturally
rock (in rock-paper-scissors); stone; ungh; gulp; rumbling (of an empty stomach); growling
to peel; to skin; to pare; to bare (teeth, fangs); to open wide (eyes)
pat; tap; pop; crack; cutesy suffix applied to names
waiting to see one's opponent's move before doing anything (e.g. as a disallowed act in rock, paper, scissors); bringing something up after the fact; revealing something afterwards; holding back until the last minute
having more wins than losses; taking the lead (in points, goals, etc.)
knack; skill; bone; skeleton; cremated remains (esp. the bones); ashes
ten; 10; ten years of age
flower; blossom; cherry blossom; beauty; blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms); ikebana; hanafuda
north; the North; northern territories; North Korea; (arch.) north wind
(Edo-period) town magistrate
going out (of a noble, shogun, royalty, etc.); visit; attendance
eternity; perpetuity; permanence
spare time; free time; time (it takes to do something); time required; time off; leave; dismissal
conclusion; decision; end; settlement
surrender; submission; capitulation; being defeated (e.g. by a problem); giving up; giving in
checking answers (e.g. to homework problems); verifying one's answers
passing (an examination, inspection, etc.); pass (for admission, transport, etc.); ticket; pass (of a ball); pass (ceding one's turn); giving (something) a pass; pass (ceding one's turn after there are no more useful moves)
purse; change purse; wallet
to assume an air of ...; to act ...; to affect ...; to put on airs; to be self-important
recreation; diversion; relaxation
to drop; to lose; to clean off (dirt, makeup, paint, etc.); to remove (e.g. stains or facial hair); to lose (a match); to reject (an applicant); to lower (e.g. shoulders or voice)
notice; notification; permission; consent; rejection; refusal
reward; honorarium; remuneration
money in one's possession
examination; exam; test; trial; experiment; test
to bark; to howl; to howl (of the wind); to roar (of the sea); to yell; to shout
gentle; quiet; mild; quiet (color, pattern, etc.); sober
plausible; believable; solemn; dignified; serious
box; case; car (of a train, etc.); shamisen case; shamisen; public building; community building
to prostrate oneself (before)
(in) the air; midair; sky
catch; catching; catch; shop tout; puller-in; catching (in swimming and boating); catching the water
to throw something to each other; to pass something back and forth; to bandy something around; to take part in a pitching duel
cheerfully; spiritedly; vigorously; lively
to run; to dash; to gallop (on horseback); to canter; (arch.) to advance (against one's enemy); (arch.) to charge (on horseback)
imitation (of someone, something); impersonation; (vocal) mimicry
upper lip; philtrum; under one's nose; mouth