to stroke; to caress; to brush gently; to comb (hair); to smooth down
martial arts; military arts; wushu (Chinese martial art)
same period; corresponding period; same year (of graduation, entering a company, etc.); contemporary; synchronization; synchronism
to find out; to discover; to select; to pick out; to look out (from the inside); to be wide-eyed (in surprise, anger, etc.)
even ... (e.g. "even a genius")
to believe; to believe in; to place trust in; to confide in; to have faith in
to blow in (of wind, rain, etc.); to blow (air) into (e.g. a balloon); to breathe (new life) into; to inspire (someone) with; to put into someone's head; to record (audio; on tape, vinyl, etc.)
readiness to die; (in the) face of death
(art of) fencing; swordsmanship
rash; reckless; headlong; foolhardy
quietly; softly; seriously; solemnly; sadly
comfortable (to live in); snug; cosy; cozy
to be surprised; to be bewildered; to be confused; to be flustered; to roll one's eyes up and down
tray; family; household; Obon; Bon Festival; gambler's den
blushing; getting red in the face; embarrassment
even if; even though; although one might say; although called
just because; even if; even though
if there is a chance; if possible; if circumstances permit; if things go well; if luck is on my side
to force someone to clamp with their teeth; to force into someone's mouth (e.g. a gag); to wedge into a space; to inflict (a blow); to deal (a hit); to pull (a joke)
the more (people) fight, the closer they are; those who quarrel most are often the best of friends
to bark; to howl; to howl (of the wind); to roar (of the sea); to yell; to shout
explanation (e.g. for one's actions); excuse; justification; defense; defence
drawing; picture; diagram; sight; scene
dimly; faintly; with a faint light; warmly; friendly; in a heartwarming manner
roughly; broadly; generally; more or less
to look at; to gaze at; to look out over; to get a view of; to look on (from the sidelines); to stand by and watch
being in one's room (office, etc.)
all of a sudden; suddenly; by chance; unexpectedly
big man; large man; tall man; giant
veteran; battle-worn; schooled by adversity in many battles; hard-bitten; rich in experience; very experienced
military man; warrior; soldier
keenly; deeply; calmly; quietly; fixedly (gazing, staring); intently
unpleasant; awkward; embarrassing; uneasy
causing a stir; causing a commotion; making a fuss; troublemaker; person who causes a stir
good thing; nice thing; good excuse; good grounds; interjection used to impress an idea or to urge a response
to clasp together (esp. hands); to entwine (e.g. fingers)
single flower; one wheel; full moon
cold; frigid; dignified; distinguished; (of an atmosphere) tense; nerve-racking
preeminence; excellence; superiority; transcendence
magic; sorcery; witchcraft; magic tricks (with large-scale props)
salvation of one's country