to become weak; to decline; to wear; to abate; to decay; to wither
gradually; slowly but steadily
base (of a plant, tree, pillar, etc.); (part near the) root; roots (of one's hair); root (e.g. of a problem); source
to drill; to bore; to hit the mark; to get to the heart of (the matter); (arch.) to put on; (arch.) to wear
needle; pin; hook; stinger; thorn; hand (e.g. clock, etc.); pointer
point (of a sword, etc.); pointed verbal attack
to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival
finishing blow; coup de grâce
to separate; to part; to divide; to keep apart
to twist; to wrench; to puzzle over; to defeat easily
once; one time; one round; one game; one bout; one heat
change in pronunciation or meaning of a word; sound change; word with an altered pronunciation or meaning; turning or twisting part of a text (in Chinese poetry)
force; vigor; influence; authority; impetus; momentum
right hand; right-hand side; right-hand direction; (on) the right
pattern; design; body build; figure; essential qualities; character
to throw violently against; to slam against; to strike; to thrust at someone (e.g. a letter)
furthermore; again; after all; more and more; moreover; even more
deep; profound; dense; thick; close (relationship); intense; strong
to fire (gun, arrow, questions, etc.); to shoot; to set free; to release; to emit (e.g. light); to give off (e.g. a scent)
electric shock; blitz; lightning attack; sudden and without warning; shocking
to be handed down; to be introduced; to be transmitted; to be circulated; to go along; to walk along
one's last moments; death throes; agony of death
to twist; to turn; to writhe (e.g. in pain); to twist around; to turn in one's seat
to eat (fodder, grass, etc.); to receive (a salary); to receive a stipend from one's lord
air; atmosphere; mood; situation; someone with no presence; someone who doesn't stand out at all
straight (ahead); direct; upright; straightforward; honest; frank
towards (a destination); for the purpose of; with the goal of; targeting (a group, a demographic)
four; four years of age; ten o'clock (old time system); Burakumin; cross grips
flower; blossom; cherry blossom; beauty; blooming (esp. of cherry blossoms); ikebana; hanafuda
to shiver; to shake; to quake; to tremble; to quaver; to quiver
to wither (of a plant); to be blasted; to die; to mature (of one's personality, abilities, etc.)
to blow (of the wind); to blow (one's breath); to breathe out; to play (a wind instrument); to blow (a whistle, trumpet, etc.); to emit (smoke, fire, etc.); to spout
to rise; to go up; to enter (esp. from outdoors); to come in; to enter (a school); to advance to the next grade; to get out (of water)
background; scenery; background (of an incident, situation, etc.); circumstances; backing; support (from behind the scenes)
scabbard; sheath; cap (on pen, brush, etc.); case; margin (between two prices); spread
to dedicate; to make an offering; to supply; to store; to finish; to bring to a close; to restore (something to its place)
reverberation; swelling (of a hymn); lingering memory; aftertaste; suggestiveness (of a book, poem, etc.)
hah (derisively); pooh; pfft (of something disappearing); poof; huff; puff
good-looking guy; handsome man; hunk; Adonis; cool guy
thoughtless; reckless; seldom; rare; ordinary; usual
quick pace; quick steps; quick march; trot (horse gait)
that's the way it is; yes; is that so?; is it?
on this occasion; now; in these circumstances; with this opportunity