lightning strike; thunderbolt; bolt of lightning; to strike (lightning); to be struck by lightning
indicates direct object of action; indicates subject of causative expression; indicates an area traversed; indicates time (period) over which action takes place; indicates point of departure or separation of action; indicates object of desire, like, hate, etc.
to think; to consider; to think (of doing); to plan (to do); to judge; to assess; to imagine
thunderous roar; roaring sound
together with; as X, then Y (e.g. as we age we gain wisdom, as wine matures it becomes more valuable, etc.)
back; rear; background; behind the scenes
indicates possessive; nominalizes verbs and adjectives; substitutes for "ga" in subordinate phrases; (at sentence-end, falling tone) indicates a confident conclusion; (at sentence-end) indicates emotional emphasis; (at sentence-end, rising tone) indicates question
multi-floor building; multi-storey building; bill
indicates sentence subject (occasionally object); indicates possessive (esp. in literary expressions); but; however; regardless of; whether (or not)
to crumble down; to tumble down; to fall in
mineral dust; mine dust; fine particles; dust
at (place, time); in; to (direction, state); toward; for (purpose); because of (reason); for
to anticipate; to expect; to place confidence in; to put trust in; to find promising; to see good prospects (in)
ground; earth; the solid earth; the (vast) land
to strike; to clap; to play drums; to abuse; to bash; to consult; to sound out
throwing stone; sling stone; slingshot; pellet; pebble; small rock
like; similar to; (I) think (that); (I) have a feeling (that); feels like; feels similar to
shock; tremor; impact; vibration
to create; to bring forth; to invent; to think up and bring into being; to give birth to; to bear
to fall flat; to fall face down
pillar; post; support; prop; counter for buddhas, gods, nobles, etc.
neighbouring house; neighboring house
to break through; to penetrate; to pierce
electric line; electric cable; power cable; telephone line; telegraph wire
cutting; severance; section; amputation; disconnection
to lose (something); to mislay; to get rid of; to eliminate; to remove
if; when; and; with; used for quoting (thoughts, speech, etc.); promoted pawn; indicates a question
to change into; to convert into; to transform; to be reduced; to influence; to improve (someone)
to rampage; to run wild; to go berserk; to be violent (waves, wind, etc.); to be rough
scene; spectacle; sight; view
indicates sentence topic; indicates contrast with another option (stated or unstated); adds emphasis
life; life force; lifetime; lifespan; most important thing; foundation
to have a long life; to live a long time
thing; matter; incident; occurrence; circumstances; situation; work
to (take out and) show; to demonstrate; to point out (finger, clock hand, needle, etc.); to indicate; to show
destruction; disruption; (application) crash
head (of a household, etc.); leader; owner; proprietor; subject (of a rumour, etc.); doer (of a deed); guardian spirit (e.g. long-resident beast, usu. with mystical powers)
what I want to say is ...; the fact of the matter is ...; none other than ...
atmosphere; air; magnanimity; generosity
to aim at (for, to do, to become); to try for; to have an eye on; to go toward; to head for