to do (something) before (something or someone else); to be ahead of (others, the times, etc.)
signature; signing one's name; writing one's name (on); registration (of a bond)
oral instruction; passing information by word-of-mouth; oral tradition
endless; boundless; everlasting
library; book collection; paperback book
to hasten to join; to hurry to visit
to run; to hurry (when going somewhere); to drive (a car) quickly; to ride fast (on a horse); to win (fame)
taking a breather; relaxation; rest; vent; ventilation opening
to meet up (as arranged); to rendezvous; to get together; to join (of roads, rivers, etc.); to flow together
to write incorrectly (e.g. character); to make a mistake in writing
to misread; to misinterpret; to misunderstand
self-restraint; voluntary restraint; self-imposed control; self-discipline
Japanese dock (Rumex japonicus)
putting one's courage to the test
double room; room shared by two people; shared room
location (of something); whereabouts; hiding place
soon; shortly; before long; nearly; almost
hot-blooded; hot-headed; temperamental; impulsive
partition; division; settlement of accounts; preliminary warm-up ritual; toeing the mark; directing
rough; wild; rude; harsh; gruff; violent
roar; cry (esp. of triumph); battle cry; screech (of a bird); scream; yawp
result (that makes an act worthwhile); worth (in doing something); value; Kai (former province located in present-day Yamanashi Prefecture)
wooden spoon; ladle; rice scoop
to keep an eye on; to keep a watchful eye on
drunkenness; intoxication; motion sickness; travel sickness
being fully equipped; being fully furnished; complete
food storage; provision store; pantry
to strike (with a stick, whip, etc.); to hit; to punch; to go to (a place to eat, drink, etc.)
journey; route of a journey
pulse; vein; chain (of mountains, etc.); hope; thread (of an argument)
to stagnate; to settle (at the bottom); to deposit; to become sluggish; to become dull; to be delayed
dejectedly; sorrowfully; crestfallen
medicine; the healing art; healing; doctor
peaceful; quiet; uneventful
sign; indication; omen; symptom
leader; boss; upper part of a flag; (Okinawa) bamboo poles with an attached vertical flag and an elaborate display at the top that are used during the annual fertility and thanks-giving festivals