long slits (esp. of eyes)
to be transparent; to be see-through; to be clear; to be clear (voice, sound)
to mistake (A for B); to misread
good-looking man; fine figure of a man
nickname; alias; pseudonym; pen name; nom de plume; other name
devil; demon; Satan; the Devil; Māra; evil spirits or forces that hinder one's path to enlightenment
to cling to; to hang onto; to rely on; to depend on; to implore; to entreat
to put out one's hand; to extend one's arm; to reach (for); to try one's hand at (something new)
pain; anguish; distress; suffering; hardship
easy; simple; ready; casual; off-hand; easy-going
to order; to command; to appoint
to handle (men); to master (a tool); to manage; to acquire a command of (a language)
to turn; to shift; to alter; to distract
to etch into one's mind; to remember well
spell (that restricts one's movements); binding spell
possession (by a spirit, etc.); dependence; depending on
close associate; close aide; brains-truster
abandonment; renunciation; resignation; abdication (responsibility, right)
ornamental garden stone (seemingly placed randomly to give the garden a more natural appearance); garden rock; sacrificed stone (in go); sacrifice (e.g. career, reputation); stones used in a foundation; riprap
to deal with (a person); to treat; to deal with (a problem); to handle; to operate (e.g. a machine); to handle; to deal in
all; everything; entirety; absolutely (not); (not) at all; (none) whatsoever
to wear; to be dressed in; to be adorned in; to clad oneself with
dark (color); concentrated; thick
unity; consolidation; uniformity; unification; compatible
to be inferior to; to be less good at; to fall behind
beautiful face; good looks; beauty
state of mind; mentality; psychology
assistance; help; aid; support; reinforcement
relief; reassurance; recognition of right to land ownership (by the shogunate, a feudal lord, etc.); (arch.) living safely surrounded by walls
to pin down; to immobilize; to immobilise; to control; to suppress
to make (the best) use of; to put to good use; to let live; to keep alive; to revive; to resuscitate
to throw away; to cast away; to abandon; to desert; to give up; to resign
to blame; to reproach; to question (a suspect); to challenge; to aggravate (an injury); to be aggravated
(something) has never occurred; to have never done (something); such a thing has not happened; never happens; there is never a time when
regret; flesh, blood vessels and fat from around chicken heart (usu. served as yakitori)
antecedents; ancestor; previous position; previous existence; predecessor organization; predecessor organisation
mutual aid; cooperation; benefit
one's junior; younger generation; next generation; moving backwards; backing up; reversing
rearing; training; nurture; cultivation; promotion