俺 おれ
I; me
79
武士 ぶし
samurai; warrior
64
鬼神 きしん
fierce god
51
次 つぎ
next; following; subsequent
[n,adj-no] next; following; subsequent
[n,adj-no] stage; station
40
おまえ おまえ
you
[pn] you
[n] before (a god, nobleman, etc.); in front of
39
刀 かたな
sword (esp. Japanese single-edged); katana
[n] sword (esp. Japanese single-edged); katana
[n] scalpel
[n] chisel; burin; graver
[n] knife money (knife-shaped commodity money used in ancient China)
38
武士団 ぶしだん
band of warriors (often formed from related or dependent families); group of samurai
[n] band of warriors (often formed from related or dependent families); group of samurai
28
俺たち おれたち
we; us
25
町 まち
town; block; neighbourhood; neighborhood
[n] town; block; neighbourhood; neighborhood
[n] downtown; main street
[n] street; road
24
鉱夫 こうふ
miner
19
いい
good; excellent; fine; nice; pleasant; agreeable
[adj-ix] good; excellent; fine; nice; pleasant; agreeable
[adj-ix] sufficient; enough; ready; prepared
[adj-ix] profitable (deal, business offer, etc.); beneficial
[adj-ix] OK; all right; fine; no problem
18
こと こと
thing; matter
[n] thing; matter
[n] incident; occurrence; event; something serious; trouble; crisis
[n] circumstances; situation; state of affairs
[n] work; business; affair
[n] after an inflectable word, creates a noun phrase indicating something the speaker does not feel close to
[n-suf] nominalizing suffix
[n-suf] pretending to ...; playing make-believe ...
[n] alias; also known as; otherwise known as; or
[n] necessity; need
[n] you should ...; I advise that you ...; it's important to ...
16
ため ため
good; advantage; benefit; welfare
[n,adv] good; advantage; benefit; welfare
[n,adv] sake; purpose; objective; aim
[n,adv] consequence; result; effect
[n,adv] affecting; regarding; concerning
15
この この
this
[adj-pn] this
[adj-pn] last (couple of years, etc.); these; past; this
[adj-pn] you (as in "you liar")
14
化け物 ばけもの
goblin; apparition; monster; ghost; phantom; spectre; specter
[n] goblin; apparition; monster; ghost; phantom; spectre; specter
14
鬼退治 おにたいじ
chasing out ogres; exterminating ogres
[n] chasing out ogres; exterminating ogres
13
もう
already; yet; by now; now; (not) any more; (not) any longer
[adv] already; yet; by now; now; (not) any more; (not) any longer
[adv] soon; shortly; before long; presently
[adv] further; more; again; another; the other
[int] jeez; geez; gee; boy; come on; seriously
12
なんで なんで
why?; what for?
[adv] why?; what for?
[adv] how?; by what means?
12
まで まで
until (a time); till; to; up to
[prt] until (a time); till; to; up to
[prt] to (a place or person); as far as
[prt] to (an extent); up to; so far as; even
[prt] only; merely
12
武家 ぶけ
samurai family; samurai class; samurai stock
[n] samurai family; samurai class; samurai stock
[n] samurai; warrior
11
あいつ あいつ
he; she; that guy
[pn] he; she; that guy
[pn] that; that one; that thing
11
初 はつ
first; new
[adj-no,n,n-pref,n-suf] first; new
10
巻 まき
roll (e.g. of cloth)
[n] roll (e.g. of cloth)
[n] winding (e.g. watch)
[n] volume (of book)
[n] speeding up
[n] heel (of a Japanese sandal)
10
鐘 かね
bell (often a large hanging bell); chime
[n] bell (often a large hanging bell); chime
10
神様 かみさま
God; god
[n] God; god
[n] ace; king; superior person; god (amongst men)
10
なる なる
to become; to get; to grow; to turn; to reach; to attain
[v5r,vi] to become; to get; to grow; to turn; to reach; to attain
[v5r,vi] to result in; to turn out; to end up; to prove (to be)
[v5r,vi] to consist of; to be composed of; to be made up of
[v5r,vi] to be completed; to be realized; to succeed; to be attained; to be accomplished
[v5r,vi] to change (into); to turn (into); to transform
[v5r,vi] to come (to do); to begin (to do); to grow (to do)
[v5r,vi] to come to; to amount to; to add up to; to make
[v5r,vi] to play (the part of); to act as
[v5r,vi] to be used for; to be useful for; to serve as
[v5r,vi] to be promoted
[aux-v,v5r] to do ...
10
本当 ほんとう
truth; reality; actuality; fact
[n,adj-no,adj-na] truth; reality; actuality; fact
[adj-no,adj-na] proper; right; correct; official
[adj-no,adj-na] genuine; authentic; real; natural; veritable
10
なんか
something like ...; things like ...; someone like ...; the likes of ...
[prt,adv] something like ...; things like ...; someone like ...; the likes of ...
10
それ それ
that; it
[pn] that; it
[pn] then; that point (in time); that time
[pn] there
[pn] you
10
最強 さいきょう
strongest
9
大事 だいじ
important; serious; crucial
[adj-na] important; serious; crucial
[adj-na] valuable; precious
[n] serious matter; major incident; matter of grave concern; crisis
[n] great undertaking; great enterprise; great thing
[adj-na] safe; OK
9
こいつ こいつ
he; she; this fellow; this guy; this person
[pn] he; she; this fellow; this guy; this person
[pn] this; this one; this thing
[int] hey, you!
9
剣術 けんじゅつ
(art of) fencing; swordsmanship
[n] (art of) fencing; swordsmanship
9
それは
very; extremely
[adv] very; extremely
[exp] that is
9
手柄 てがら
achievement; feat; meritorious deed; distinguished service
[n] achievement; feat; meritorious deed; distinguished service
9
何か なにか
something; some; any
[pn] something; some; any
[adv] somehow; for some reason
[int] (so) what (are you trying to say)?; what (do you mean)?
9
なぜ なぜ
why; how; for what reason
[adv] why; how; for what reason
8
死ぬ しぬ
to die; to pass away
[v5n,vn,vi] to die; to pass away
[v5n,vn,vi] to lose spirit; to lose vigor; to look dead
[v5n,vn,vi] to cease; to stop
7
腹 はら
abdomen; belly; stomach
[n] abdomen; belly; stomach
[n] womb
[n] one's mind; one's real intentions; one's true motive
[n] courage; nerve; willpower
[n] generosity; magnanimity
[n] feelings; emotions
[n] wide middle part; bulging part
[n] inside; interior; inner part
[n] anti-node
[suf,ctr] counter for hard roe
[suf,ctr] counter for containers with bulging middles (pots, vases, etc.)
7
だの
and; or; and the like; and so forth; and what not
[prt] and; or; and the like; and so forth; and what not
7
父上 ちちうえ
father
7
誇り ほこり
pride; boast; credit (to)
[n] pride; boast; credit (to)
7
こんな
this sort of; this kind of; like this; such
[adj-pn] this sort of; this kind of; like this; such
7
つもり つもり
intention; plan; purpose; expectation
[n] intention; plan; purpose; expectation
[n] belief; assumption; thought; conviction
[n] estimate; estimation; calculation
7
世界 せかい
the world; society; the universe
[n] the world; society; the universe
[n] sphere; circle; world
[adj-no] world-renowned; world-famous
[n] realm governed by one Buddha; space
7
ために ために
for; for the sake of; to one's advantage; in favor of; in favour of; on behalf of
[conj] for; for the sake of; to one's advantage; in favor of; in favour of; on behalf of
[conj] because of; as a result of
7
親父 おやじ
one's father; one's old man; dad; pops
[n] one's father; one's old man; dad; pops
[n] middle-aged (or older) man; old man; geezer
[n] one's boss
[n] proprietor (of a restaurant, store, etc.); landlord
[n] grizzly bear
7
ダマ
lump (of flour, etc.); clump (of ground meat, etc.)
[n] lump (of flour, etc.); clump (of ground meat, etc.)
7
やつ やつ
fellow; guy; chap
[n] fellow; guy; chap
[n] thing; object
[pn] he; she; him; her
7
修行 しゅぎょう
training; practice; discipline; study
[n,vs,vt] training; practice; discipline; study
[n,vs,vt] ascetic practices
6
まだ まだ
still; as yet; only
[adv] still; as yet; only
[adv] (not) yet
[adv] more; (more) still
[adv] at least; comparatively; relatively
[adj-na] unfinished; incomplete; not yet done
6
今 いま
now; the present time; just now; soon; immediately
[n,adj-no,adv] now; the present time; just now; soon; immediately
[adv] another; more
6
倒す たおす
to throw down; to bring down; to blow down; to fell; to knock down; to set (something) down on its side; to turn (something) on its side; to recline (e.g. a seat)
[v5s,vt] to throw down; to bring down; to blow down; to fell; to knock down; to set (something) down on its side; to turn (something) on its side; to recline (e.g. a seat)
[v5s,vt] to kill; to defeat; to beat
[v5s,vt] to overthrow; to trip up; to ruin
[v5s,vt] to leave unpaid; to cheat
6
つるはし つるはし
pickaxe
6
まわり まわり
circumference; girth
[n] circumference; girth
[n] surroundings; neighbourhood; neighborhood; vicinity
[n] people surrounding oneself; surrounding circumstances
6
一人 ひとり
one person
[n] one person
[n] being alone; being by oneself
[n] being single; being unmarried
[adv] by oneself; alone
[adv] just; only; simply
6
叶える かなえる
to grant (request, wish); to answer (prayer)
[v1,vt] to grant (request, wish); to answer (prayer)
[v1,vt] to fulfill (conditions); to meet (requirements)
6
あれ あれ
that; that thing
[pn] that; that thing
[pn] that person
[pn] then; that time
[pn] that place (over there)
6
話 はなし
talk; speech; chat; conversation
[n] talk; speech; chat; conversation
[n] topic; subject
[n] discussions; negotiation; argument
[n] rumor; talk; hearsay
[n] tale; story; fable
[n] circumstances; particulars
5
一人で ひとりで
alone; by oneself; on one's own
[exp] alone; by oneself; on one's own
5
大丈夫 だいじょうぶ
safe; secure; sound; problem-free; without fear; all right; alright; OK; okay
[adj-na] safe; secure; sound; problem-free; without fear; all right; alright; OK; okay
[adv] certainly; surely; undoubtedly
[int,adj-na] no thanks; I'm good; that's alright
[n] great man; fine figure of a man
5
団長 だんちょう
leader of a delegation (body, party)
[n] leader of a delegation (body, party)
5
炎 ほのお
flame; blaze
[n] flame; blaze
[n] flames (of intense emotion, e.g. love, jealousy, anger); passion
5
戦い たたかい
battle; war; fight; conflict
[n] battle; war; fight; conflict
[n] fight (against time, poverty, etc.); struggle (for freedom, survival, etc.); war (e.g. on drugs); battle (e.g. against nature)
[n] contest; competition; match; game
5
その その
that; the
[adj-pn] that; the
[adj-pn] part (as in "part two")
[int] um ...; er ...; uh ...
5
人間 にんげん
human being; human; person; man; mankind; humankind
[n] human being; human; person; man; mankind; humankind
[n] character (of a person)
5
学校 がっこう
school
5
将来の夢 しょうらいのゆめ
dream for the future; hopes for the future
[exp,n] dream for the future; hopes for the future
5
戦う たたかう
to make war (on); to wage war (against); to go to war (with); to fight (with); to do battle (against)
[v5u,vi] to make war (on); to wage war (against); to go to war (with); to fight (with); to do battle (against)
[v5u,vi] to compete (against)
[v5u,vi] to struggle (against adversities, etc.); to fight; to contend; to resist
5
支配 しはい
rule; domination; control
[n,vs,vt] rule; domination; control
[n,vs,vt] direction; management; guidance
[n,vs,vt] control (of one's destiny, public opinion, etc.); governing; influence; sway
[n,vs,vt] government
4
子供 こども
child; children
4
そう
appearing that; seeming that; looking like; having the appearance of
[aux,adj-na] appearing that; seeming that; looking like; having the appearance of
4
ような ような
like; similar to
[adj-pn] like; similar to
[exp] (I) think (that); (I) have a feeling (that)
[exp] feels like; feels similar to; feels as if
4
農民 のうみん
farmer; peasant
[n,adj-no] farmer; peasant
4
避難 ひなん
taking refuge; finding shelter; evacuation; escape; seeking safe haven
[n,vs,vi] taking refuge; finding shelter; evacuation; escape; seeking safe haven
4
ずっと
continuously; the whole time; all the way; throughout
[adv] continuously; the whole time; all the way; throughout
[adv] much (more); (by) far; far and away; a lot; a great deal
[adv] far (away); long (ago, before, after)
[adv] straight; directly
4
そうか
is that so?
[exp] is that so?
[exp] I see; right; oh; OK
4
鉱山 こうざん
mine (ore)
4
穴 あな
hole; opening; orifice; perforation
[n] hole; opening; orifice; perforation
[n] pit; hollow; cavity; hole (e.g. in the ground)
[n] burrow; den; lair; holt; hole
[n] deficit; shortage; (financial) hole; loss
[n] gap (left by a missing employee, team member, etc.); vacancy; opening
[n] flaw; fault; defect; weak point; hole (in a theory, plan, etc.); loophole
[n] good place not many people know about; well-kept secret
[n] upset victory (with a large payoff); long shot; dark horse
[n] (partitioned) box (type of floor seating in a traditional Japanese theatre)
[n] hiding place; hideout
4
赤い あかい
red; crimson; scarlet; vermilion
[adj-i] red; crimson; scarlet; vermilion
[adj-i] Red; communist
4
赤毛 あかげ
red hair; ginger hair
[n,adj-no] red hair; ginger hair
4
お前 おまえ
you
[pn] you
[n] before (a god, nobleman, etc.); in front of
4
父さん とうさん
father; dad; papa; pa; pop; daddy; dada
[n] father; dad; papa; pa; pop; daddy; dada
4
昔 むかし
the old days; the past; former times; a long time ago
[n,adj-no,adv] the old days; the past; former times; a long time ago
[n] the past ten years; the past decade
4
言う いう
to say; to utter; to declare
[v5u] to say; to utter; to declare
[v5u] to name; to call
[v5u] to go (e.g. "the alarm went ping"); to make a noise
4
気持ち きもち
feeling; sensation; mood; state of mind
[n] feeling; sensation; mood; state of mind
[n] preparedness; readiness; attitude
[n] thought; sentiment; consideration; solicitude; gratitude
[n,adv] slightly; a bit; a little
4
そんな
such; that sort of; that kind of; like that
[adj-pn] such; that sort of; that kind of; like that
[int] no way!; never!
4
まさか まさか
by no means; never!; well, I never!; you don't say!; certainly (not)
[int] by no means; never!; well, I never!; you don't say!; certainly (not)
[n,adj-no] something unexpected; emergency
[n] currently; for the time being; presently; for now
[adv,adj-no] indeed; really; truly; unexpectedly
4
旅 たび
travel; trip; journey
[n] travel; trip; journey
4
英雄 えいゆう
hero; heroine; great person
[n] hero; heroine; great person
[n] Eroica Symphony (Beethoven, 1804)
[n] Heroic Polonaise (Chopin)
4
以て もって
with; by; by means of
[exp] with; by; by means of
[exp] because of; on account of; for; due to
[exp] on (a day, date); at (a time); as of (e.g. today)
[exp] adds emphasis to preceding word
[exp,conj] in addition (to being); moreover; as well as; and
[exp,conj] therefore; and so; hence
4
外 そと
outside; exterior
[n] outside; exterior
[n] the open (air)
[n] other place; somewhere else; outside one's group (family, company, etc.)
4
取り戻す とりもどす
to take back; to get back; to regain; to recover; to restore; to recoup
[v5s,vt] to take back; to get back; to regain; to recover; to restore; to recoup
4
無理 むり
unreasonable; unnatural; unjustifiable
[adj-na,n] unreasonable; unnatural; unjustifiable
[adj-na,n] impossible
[adj-na,n] forcible; forced; compulsory
[adj-na] excessive (work, etc.); immoderate
[vs,vi] to work too hard; to try too hard
[int] no way; not a chance; never; dream on
[adj-no] irrational
4
授業 じゅぎょう
lesson; class; teaching; instruction; classwork; schoolwork
[n,vs,vi] lesson; class; teaching; instruction; classwork; schoolwork
4
技 わざ
technique; art; skill; move
[n] technique; art; skill; move
4
悪い わるい
bad; poor; undesirable
[adj-i] bad; poor; undesirable
[adj-i] poor (quality); inferior; insufficient
[adj-i] evil; sinful
[adj-i] ugly; not beautiful
[adj-i] at fault; to blame; in the wrong
[adj-i] bad (at doing something)
[adj-i] unprofitable; unbeneficial
[int,adj-i] sorry; (my) bad; unforgivable
4
失くす なくす
to lose (something)
[v5s,vt] to lose (something)
[v5s,vt] to get rid of; to eliminate; to remove; to eradicate; to abolish
4
命 いのち
life; life force
[n] life; life force
[n] lifetime; lifespan
[n] most important thing; foundation; core
[n] paired tattoos of the "life" kanji on the upper arms of a man and woman (indicating unwavering love)
[n] fate; destiny; karma
4
いる いる
to be (of animate objects); to exist
[v1,vi] to be (of animate objects); to exist
[v1,vi] to stay
[v1,aux-v] to be ...-ing; to have been ...-ing
4