being circumscribed by one's own words and actions
to tear; to rip up; to cut up; to cleave; to forcibly separate (e.g. two lovers); (arch.) to have a tattoo in the corner of one's eye
to bite at; to snap at; to nibble; to get one's teeth into (metaphorically); to get to grips with; to really get into
iai; art of drawing one's sword, cutting down one's opponent and sheathing the sword afterwards; iai sword-drawing performance (used during the Edo period to sell medicine and other wares)
moment; instant; kshana; duration of a single mental event (about 1/75 second); shortest possible interval of time
to be furnished with; to be provided with; to be possessed of; to be endowed with; to be among; to be one of
close call; narrow escape
incredible; unbelievable; terrific; impressive
important person; influential figure; big shot; big thing; big one; big game
sword (esp. Japanese single-edged); katana; scalpel; chisel; burin; knife money (knife-shaped commodity money used in ancient China)
large seal; large stamp; seal of approval; guarantee; endorsement
speaking by proxy; speaking for (someone else); payment by proxy; compensation by proxy; acting for (someone else); carrying out (on someone's behalf)
easy; simple; easygoing; lighthearted; simplistic
boy; son; child; mere boy; stripling; greenhorn
to be responsible for; to bear the responsibility of
distinction; difference; separate; different; exception; exclusion
to search for; to seek for; to look for
to harm; to hurt; to injure; to fail to ...; to miss one's opportunity to ...
to head home; to leave for home
kind; sort; type; similar example; parallel; the like
to accept; to receive; to agree
bustling; busy; crowded; lively (party, voices, etc.); loud; noisy
to that extent; accordingly; that being the case; that state; that condition
from the best to the worst; from top to bottom; of every kind; all sorts
pin (e.g. hairpin, bowling pin, golf pin, etc.); one (on dice, in cards, etc.); beginning; best; kickback
end; finish; bounds; limits; delivery date (of a futures contract); finale (of a noh song); end of an act (in jōruri or kabuki)
circulation (money, goods, etc.); distribution; circulation (air, water, etc.); ventilation; negotiable (e.g. shares); distributional
to burn; to kindle; to heat (a bath); to light (a stove); to use (a camera flash)
display window; shop window; store window
to be eye-popping; to be staggering; to be amazing
establishment; creation; posing (a problem); options setting; preference settings; configuration
to be able to reach; to be within one's reach; to be able to afford; to be near (a certain age)
window; window (shop display)
fictitious; imaginary; fanciful; aerial; overhead
shopping; purchased goods
jūbako; multi-tiered food box; heavy; serious; extreme; -fold
armoring; armouring; armor; armour