but; however; (and) yet; nevertheless; still; for all that
protection; defense; providence; amulet; charm
how; in what way; how about
cold; frigid; bracing; dignified
to defend against; to protect against; to prevent; to avert; to avoid
probably isn't (doesn't, won't, etc.); don't (doesn't) intend to; intend not to; must not; (when used in an imperative sentence) don't
this way; this direction; here; this (one); I; me
to endure; to keep out (e.g. rain); to pull through; to get over; to surpass; to outdo
to become; to get; to result in; to turn out; to consist of; to be composed of; to be completed
indicates emotion or admiration; indicates emphasis; I; me; wah!; boo!
comprehension; consent; understanding; OK; roger (on two-way radio)
palace; tonic (of the Japanese and Chinese pentatonic scale); ancient Chinese punishment (castration for men, or confinement for women); zodiacal sign
indicates a question; or; whether or not; some- (e.g. something, someone); hmm; huh; very
to make war (on); to wage war (against); to compete (against); to struggle (against adversities, etc.); to fight
to be able (in a position) to do; to be up to the task; to be ready; to be completed; to be made; to be built; to be good at
something; something or other; so-and-so; somehow; anyhow; one way or another
consultation; discussion; discussing; asking (somebody) for advice
to finish; to end; to merely result in something less severe than expected; to feel at ease; to feel unease or guilt for troubling someone; to be sorry
to start; to begin; to start up (a business, society, etc.); to open (e.g. a store); to start ...; to begin to ...
good; excellent; sufficient; enough; profitable (deal, business offer, etc.); beneficial
to kill; to slay; to suppress; to block; to suppress (a voice, feelings, etc.); to hold back
to do; to undertake; to send; to dispatch; to put; to move; to give (esp. to someone of equal or lower status)
to come down; to go down; to hang; to dangle; to move back; to step back; to deteriorate
yes; indeed; ha!; what?; huh?; sigh
lie; fib; mistake; error; unwise move; bad decision
to be effective; to take effect; to work; to function well; to be possible (to do, use, etc.); to be able to
flesh; meat; flesh (of a fruit); pulp; the physical body (as opposed to the spirit); flesh; thickness
daruma; tumbling doll; Bodhidharma; prostitute
to be seen; to be in sight; to look; to seem; to come
sword (esp. a large, double-edged one); blade; bayonet; swordsmanship; stinger; ovipositor
indicates sentence subject (occasionally object); indicates possessive (esp. in literary expressions); but; however; regardless of; whether (or not)
strong; potent; strong; brawny; good (at); skilled; being able to handle
to take; to pick up; to pass; to hand; to get; to obtain; to adopt (a method, proposal, etc.)
skillful; skilful; delicious; appetizing; fortunate; splendid
to pass through; to pass by; to pass (of time); to elapse; to have expired; to have ended; to exceed
where; what place; how much (long, far); what extent
after all; because; but; even; too; as well
surely; certainly; no doubt; indeed