pluralizing suffix (esp. for people and animals; formerly honorific)
to shorten the distance (between); to close the gap (e.g. on the leader); to get closer (e.g. to someone); to close in (on)
to arrange beforehand; to make a sign to each other; to conspire
to fall forward (of a person); to tumble forward
to rub on; to rub against; to wipe on; to strike (a match)
to stop (moving); to come to a stop; to stop (doing, working, being supplied); to come to a halt; to alight; to perch on
contrary to expectations; or so we thought, but ...
to separate; to part; to divide; to keep apart
in accordance with; according to; as X, then Y (e.g. as we age we gain wisdom, as wine matures it becomes more valuable, etc.)
comma; decimal point; radix point
standing by; awaiting an opportunity; being on alert
trunk; torso; plastron (in kendo); touching the plastron (kimari-te in kendo); frame (of a drum, etc.); sound box (of a shamisen, etc.)
elevation; rise; improvement; advancement; progress
reaction; recoil; kick; backlash
to join; to be put together; to combine; to unite; to fit; to close (e.g. of a wound)
to emboss; to print out; to print; to work out (e.g. policy); to hammer out; to strike (a drum indicating the end of a performance)
synesthesia (synaesthesia)
transmission; propagation; spread; circulation; diffusion; dissemination
prey; catch; kill; spoils; trophy; loot
to make sure of; to ascertain; to confirm; to grasp
plan; scheme; (payment) plan; package; deal
to bring forward (e.g. by 3 hours); to advance; to hasten (e.g. one's death); to quicken (e.g. one's step); to speed up; to accelerate
the minute (that) ...; no sooner than ...; as soon as; whether or not
to pin down; to knock down; to push (and hold) somebody down (esp. with sexual connotations)
to pierce through; to break through
thunder; thunderclap; crash of thunder
counter for people (usu. seating, reservations and such); first name; famous; great; name; noun
to lift (a person) in one's arms; to help (a person) sit up
withdrawal; secession; separation; breakaway
indication; sign; hint; tone (of the market)
half the body; half length
inner thoughts; real intention; at heart; deep down; inner center (centre)
damp; moist (negative nuance)
sure; no mistaking it; for certain; without doubt