double-lined fusilier (Pterocaesio digramma); Taiwan (nickname); Takasago (classic noh play by Zeami)
ship; boat; tank; tub; counter for boat-shaped containers (e.g. of sashimi)
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to show someone (into a room)
Awaji (former province located on Awaji Island in present-day Hyōgo Prefecture); Awaji (island)
island; one's territory (e.g. of a sex worker, organized crime gang); one's turf
shadow; silhouette; reflection; image; ominous sign; light (stars, moon)
far; distant; distant (past); remote (in time); distant (relationship or kinship); having little to do (with someone); far (from something else in quality, degree, etc.)
to pass through; to pass by; to pass (of time); to elapse; to have expired; to have ended; to exceed
already; now; by this time; quick; early; fast
to arrive at; to reach; to sit on; to sit at (e.g. the table)
to kick; to refuse; to reject; to stamp (on the ground); to firmly press one's feet (against something)
to fire (gun, arrow, questions, etc.); to shoot; to set free; to release; to emit (e.g. light); to give off (e.g. a scent)
to turn back (e.g. half-way); to return; to go back; to recover (e.g. something lost); to be returned; to rebound
close (e.g. of business); leaving (e.g. school); being outdone; compare unfavourably (with); closing price (stockmarket); sink mark (casting, moulding)
provocation; stirring up; arousal; excitement; stimulation
bamboo grass; generally smaller species of running bamboo that do not shed their sheaths (e.g. Sasa spp.)
mountain; hill; mine (e.g. coal mine); heap; pile; crown (of a hat); thread (of a screw)
youth; child (esp. of the young son of someone of high social standing); young; new
to take someone along; to be accompanied (by)
next; following; subsequent; stage; station
class (of students); group (of people); party; lot; bunch; crime family; organized-crime syndicate
to attach; to join; to furnish (a house with); to wear; to put on; to keep a diary; to make an entry
fence; paling; railing; (arch.) fortress
to approach; to draw near; to be imminent; to press (someone for something); to urge; to compel
sound of footsteps; sense or sign that something is approaching
a little; a bit; just a minute; for a moment; somewhat; rather; (not) easily
let's see what you've got; show me what you've got
to advance; to move forward; to carry forward (plans, work, etc.); to proceed with; to raise; to elevate
inside; interior; among; within; middle; center; during
to be heard; to be audible; to be said to be; to be reputed
offense; offence; method of attack
to gather strength; to take heart
split among friends; falling out; internal discord