going backward; turning back; backtracking; retrogression; relapse; returning to a bad state
to have a go; to try and do (something); to take a chance with something
to hide; to keep to oneself
(I) think (that); (I) have a feeling (that); (I) fancy (that)
yes; yeah; hum; hmmm; oof
whether one likes it or not; inevitably; unavoidably; compulsorily; by force
dark; gloomy; depressed; dispirited; dark (in colour); dull; ill-boding
face; mask; face guard; (in kendo) striking the head; surface (esp. a geometrical surface); page; aspect
thought; imagination; mind; desire; wish; love
dirty; filthy; disordered; messy; indecent (language, etc.); dirty
arm; skill; efforts; ability
intuition; instinct; insight; hunch; immediacy
shade; shadow; behind (something); other side; background; behind the scenes
to arrive at (e.g. a decision); to reach (a stage); to lead to (a place); to get to; in the extreme case of; (arch.) to come
to tell; to inform; to announce; to indicate; to signal; to mark
to be taught; to learn; to take lessons in
to meet (by chance); to come across; to meet (e.g. of rivers, highways, etc.); to emerge and engage (an enemy)
how; in what way; how (much); to what extent; however (much); no matter how
to bend many times; to turn and twist; to zigzag
even if; (it doesn't matter) whether (A or B or ...); whatever; should
to be open (to traffic); to lead to; to flow (liquid, current); to pass; to be understood; to be comprehended; to be honored
once; before; formerly; never yet; never before; first time
serious; earnest; real sword (as opposed to a wooden practice weapon)
mochi; (sticky) rice cake
to shine on; to illuminate; to compare (with); to refer to
stink; bad odor; bad odour; stench
to drift; to float; to waft (e.g. a scent); to hang in the air; to be in the air (e.g. a feeling or mood); to wander; to walk around aimlessly
to fall off; to tumble down
just (now); quite (near); unintentionally; subconsciously
to elevate; to raise; to lift up; to flatter; to extol; to praise to the sky
to look out over; to survey (scene); to take an extensive view of
this for sure; certainly is
lineage; stock; descent; strain; blood relationship
proof; evidence; certificate; license; to testify (usu. Christian religious context); enlightenment
of all things (days, etc.)
one's own child; one's own children
two times; twice; two degrees
to try; to attempt; to have a go (at something)
cruel; merciless; pitiless; tragic; horrible; terrible
and so on; and so forth; et cetera; comment; criticism
dumbfounded; overcome with surprise; in blank amazement; in a daze
skillful; adroit; craft; craftsmanship; plot; scheme