promptly; immediately; quickly; indifferently
to put one's palms together (e.g. when praying or asking for something); to place one's hands together; to compete against somebody; to play (a game, match, etc.) against somebody
elevation; rise; improvement; advancement; progress
to loosen; to slacken; to relax (attention, efforts, etc.); to let down (one's guard); to relax (a rule); to ease (e.g. restrictions)
I wish I had ...; I should have ...; it would have been better if I had ...
strength; power; proficiency; ability
sixth day of the month; six days
at the very beginning; first of all; first and foremost; before anything else
living together; communal life; cohabitation
complicated and mysterious
to be in high spirits; to be full of vigor (vigour); to be enthusiastic; to be eager; to stretch to breaking point
is not; am not; are not; isn't it?
to exterminate; to eradicate; to wipe out; to let (fire) go out; to let die (e.g. flowers); to run out of
even though; despite; when
prevention of crime; security (device, camera, etc.)
cornerstone; main point; requirement; need; necessary; required
harmful insect; noxious insect; vermin; pest
to defend oneself; to protect oneself
body; torso; trunk; build; physique; health
trembling (with fear, anger, etc.); shivering (with cold); shaking; quivering
last night; yesterday evening
piece(s) of firewood (esp. chopped or split from logs); kindling (twigs, branches, etc.); firewood
to throw on the fire; to burn
to change into; to convert into; to transform; to be reduced; to influence; to improve (someone)
charcoal; charred remains
well curb consisting of wooden beams crossed at the ends; pattern resembling the symbol #; parallel crosses; number sign; hash
model; type (e.g. of machine, goods, etc.); type; style; mold (mould); template; kata (standard form of a movement, posture, etc. in martial arts, sport, etc.)
regarding as important; attaching importance to; taking a serious view of; putting emphasis on
opposite side; reverse; (on the) other hand
to let leak; to let out (e.g. light); to let out (a secret); to leak (information); to give utterance to (e.g. one's dissatisfaction); to vent; to wet one's pants
obedient; meek; docile; honest; frank; upfront (about one's feelings)
to bow; to bow one's head; to apologize; to apologise; to bow to; to yield to
it is I who should say so
to pull oneself together; to collect oneself (after a failure); to regain control (of oneself)
(fighting) spirit; motivation; shout (for getting in the right mood to deal with something, etc.); cheer; kiai; short shout when performing an attacking move
to get tired; to tire; to become worn out (of a well-used object); (arch.) to starve