to spin; to make yarn; to spin (a tale); to assemble (e.g. words); to put together
just (now, at the moment, etc.); just as; in the act of; as soon as; at the moment that
light; faint; pale; fleeting
light; illumination; ray; happiness; hope; influence
contract; compact; agreement
the six historical styles of writing kanji: large seal, small seal, clerical, triangular-swept clerical, running, and cursive
to rise to the surface; to come to the front; to emerge (e.g. from obscurity); to stand out (e.g. against a dark background)
long, slender and well-proportioned; smooth, continuous (movement)
tall figure; high stature
to make; to make (something) what it should be; to cause to be
sword skills; swordsmanship
art; technique; means; way; trick; trap
agglutination; adhesion; fusion; combination; blending; uniting
aromatic (roasted beans, roasted tea, etc.); fragrant (e.g. burning wood); pleasant-smelling; savory-smelling (e.g. barbecued meat); savoury; appetizing
setback; failure (e.g. plans, business); frustration; discouragement
mellow (flavor or fragrance, esp. alcohol); rich; full-bodied; superior
feel on the tongue (of food or drink); texture
something; some; somehow; for some reason; (is there) something (you want, etc.)
craving; longing; thirsting
sweet (taste); luscious; sweet (melody, dream, etc.); delightful; pleasant
with religious zeal; with utmost devotion; take great care of
to hold a thing in one's arms; to carry in one's arms; to embrace (e.g. a baby); to take upon oneself; to be saddled with
secret; secrecy; mystery; secret (e.g. to success); esoteric teachings
(not) anything; (nothing) at all; (not) any
thin; slender; fine; unlucky
vivid; bright; brilliant; skillful; skilful; adept
to put oneself on guard; to stand ready; to square off
all one's power (strength, energy, efforts); one's utmost
to pour into (liquids); to pump into
obligation; duty; charge; responsibility
consequence; outcome; result; blame
to bare one's fangs; to snarl (at)
to wave; to shake; to sprinkle; to throw (dice); to cast (actor); to allocate (work); to turn down (somebody)
equipping; installing; fitting; mounting; putting on
sharpness; cutting ability; quickness (of wit); incisiveness; peppiness (of a ball)
left and right; right and left; (asserting) control; influence; one's attendants; people accompanying one
the five fingers; leading five; top five
opposition; rivalry; competition; antagonism
thin arm; slender arm; slender means; meager ability to earn a living