fast; quick; easy; simple; as soon as ...; the moment ...
hungrily; voraciously; ravenously; greedily; avariciously; eagerly
to make a lasting impression
mouse; rat; dark gray; slate gray
bubbling spring; gushing spring; fountain
godparent; namer; first person to give something its name
to descend; to go down; to be handed down (of an order, judgment, etc.); to pass (of time); to surrender; to capitulate; to be less than
without being able to help oneself; against one's will; compelling; pressing; irresistible
to invite; to ask (someone to do); to tempt; to lure; to induce (tears, laughter, sleepiness, etc.); to arouse (e.g. sympathy)
to take good care of; to treasure; to value; to hold dear; to prize; to cherish
missing (of a person); lost; unaccounted for; whereabouts unknown
sentimental; emotional; maudlin; mawkish
horse; horse racing; promoted bishop; knight (court card in mekuri karuta and unsun karuta)
whip; lash; stick; cane; encouragement; rebuke
sleeping outdoors; sleeping out in the open air; camping
to point; to nominate; to select someone; to identify; to indicate; to play (a game of shogi)
official name; formal name
tortoise; turtle; heavy drinker; turtle crest; turtle mon
pair; couple; antithesis; counter for items that come in pairs; counter for sets (of clothes, small furniture, utensils, etc.)
terrible; terrifying; dreadful; astonishing; astounding; staggering
scale (of fish, snake, etc.); serif (on kana or kanji (e.g. in Mincho font))
venom gland; poison gland
to meet; to encounter; to see; to have an accident; to have a bad experience
to be extremely difficult; to present a major challenge
when push comes to shove; when needed; when necessity arises; when the moment arrives
(one's) family; dependents; household; follower; retainer; underling
to put one's life on the line
to give (an example); to list; to summon up (e.g. all of one's energy); to gather; to arrest (a criminal); to capture; to nominate (e.g. for a position)
toxicity; virulence; toxic; virulent; poisonous
to spout out; to spurt out; to sprout; to bud; to burst into laughter; to blow (smoke, etc.)
to invade; to raid; to infringe; to encroach; to harm; to afflict
errand; mission; messenger; bearer; familiar spirit; use
to become damp; to become moist; to become wet; to lack energy; to be in a slump; to be in low spirits
invasion; incursion; raid; aggression; intrusion; trespass
to defend against; to protect against; to prevent; to avert; to avoid
toxin; poisonous substance
abundant; plentiful; rich; ample
ecology; life and habits (of an animal); mode of life; way of living
to swim; to struggle through (a crowd); to make one's way through the world; to get along (in life); to totter; to lose one's balance