trace; tracks; site; remains; scar
rustling sound; rummaging sound
to be gouged; to be hollowed; to become hollow
large hole; big deficit; heavy losses; long-shot win (in horse racing, etc.); big winnings (on a long shot)
smelling burnt; tasting burnt; having a burnt smell
to avoid (physical contact with); to avoid (situation); to ward off; to avert; to put aside; to move out of the way
lightning; flash of lightning; lightning bolt
technique; art; skill; move
country; state; region; national government; central government; home (i.e. hometown, home country); (arch.) province (of Japan)
to destroy; to overthrow; to wreck; to ruin
art; technique; means; way; trick; trap
disliked; hated; tendency; smack (of); distinction; discrimination
delicacy; tact; considerateness; sensitivity; thoughtfulness
insufficiency; deficiency; shortage; dissatisfaction; discontent; complaint
to have a limit; to go too far (e.g. joke)
to coo at; to behave like a spoiled child; to snort; to sniff
unsuited; inappropriate; improper; undeserved
for example; for instance; e.g.
bai ze (mythical Chinese animal able to understand human speech, having the body of a lion and eight eyes)
defense of one's country; defence of one's country
equal match; good match; fair match; equal in ability; being a worthy rival
preparedness; readiness; mental attitude; frame of mind
kuda-gitsune; pipe fox; fox-like spirit kept inside a bamboo tube and used by its master to perform divinations and curses; stoat
matter of time; question of time
finishing blow; coup de grâce
to pierce; to stab; to sting; to bite; to sew; to stitch; to pole (a boat)
sudden; abrupt; unexpected; unforeseen
to come back; to return; to recur
to drag along; to pull; to force someone along; to prolong; to drag out; to influence strongly
slovenly (appearance, work, etc.); sloppy; untidy; weak; feeble; weak-willed
removing a bad taste; cleansing one's palate; palate cleanser; intermezzo; dish or beverage to cleanse one's palate between dishes of a meal
(as for (that)) thing; (given (that)) thing; matter; (it is a ...) thing; matter; fact
somehow; for some reason; without knowing why
(a) jump; splashes (usu. of mud); upward turn at the bottom (e.g. of a vertical stroke of a kanji or of a hairdo); close (e.g. of a theatrical performance); breakup
several times (as large, over)
unreality; becoming disconnected from reality
first meeting; first interview with
bathing suit; swimsuit; swimmers
to touch emotionally; to feel something; to strike home