to lie in wait (for); to be on the watch (for); to wait (for); to watch (for)
to take down; to bring down; to drop off (a passenger); to let off; to withdraw (money); to use for the first time; to wear for the first time
opposite; reverse; contrary
handle; steering wheel; handlebar; handlebars; handle; screen name
to shut one's mouth; to hold one's tongue; to keep silent
to harm; to hurt; to injure; to miss one's chance to (do something); to fail to (do what one ought to have done)
an eye for people; the ability to judge character
to balance; to be in harmony; to be in equilibrium; to suit; to go well together; to be a good match
light and darkness; light and shade
errand; mission; messenger; bearer; familiar spirit
to return; to come back; to turn over; to become extremely; to become completely
a great deal; very much; a lot; (arch.) with a great amount of effort
the extraordinary; the unusual; the unexpected
suspicion will raise bogies; once you suspect something, everything else will look suspicious; jumping at shadows
whole family; entire family; all over the house; throughout the house; retainer of a daimyo; feudal domain
to shrink; to contract; to diminish (in size)
grief; sorrow; extreme sadness; heartbreak
to turn up (hem, sleeves, etc.); to fold back (e.g. page); to turn back; to double back; to loopback (a signal, message, etc.)
condolence; sympathy; mourning
to set one's hand to; to start work on; to embezzle; to use (money obtained in illegal fashion); to have sexual relations; to have an affair
reins; bridle; control; the reins (on)
the minute (that) ...; no sooner than ...; as soon as; whether or not
to coo at; to behave like a spoiled child; to snort; to sniff
paper umbrella; bamboo-and-oiled-paper umbrella
to throw; to fling; to hurl; to neglect; to abandon; to leave alone
knot; tying; bundle; lumping; conclusion; ending
religion; religious affiliation; belief; religious activity
friend; ally; supporter; taking sides with; supporting; standing by
an honest man; a good citizen
to raise one's voice; to shout
to feel like; to feel inclined to do
with profound (often hidden) meaning; pregnant with significance; meaningful; suggestive; interesting
by nature; naturally; by birth; innately; congenitally
to have full knowledge (of something); to know something thoroughly
than; other than; except; but
lack of virtue; immorality; vice; depravity; unworthiness
to fall down; to drop; to be omitted; to be missing; to decrease; to sink; to fail (e.g. exam or class)
lingering attachment; lingering affection; regret; reluctance; ruefulness
to end one's life; to commit suicide; to end a life; to kill
to run off (fluid); to run down; to flow down
speed; velocity; pace; velocity
tabi; Japanese socks (with split toe)
cloth; fabric; dough; batter; inherent quality; one's true character; unglazed pottery