kurin; nine vertically stacked rings on a pagoda finial
only extant copy; only existing copy
purging (data); purge (esp. of public officials)
whether you like it or not; no matter what one may do; in any event; at all events; (lit.) whether you laugh or cry
to have an audience (with); to have an interview (with); to meet; to see
dullard; indecisive person
work; book; (a book) by; obvious; striking
excitement; stimulation; agitation; pride; haughtiness; arrogance
iai; art of drawing one's sword, cutting down one's opponent and sheathing the sword afterwards
having a poor endgame; missing at the last turn
fuel consumption; gas mileage
virtual image; false image; pretense; pretence
in bad taste; vulgar; tasteless
Chinese firebird; Chinese phoenix
simultaneously striking one another (in kendo, etc.); draw; tie
to instruct; to tell to do; to ask to do; to order
no matter what it takes; by any means necessary; at all costs; by hook or by crook
acquaintanceship; vijnana; consciousness; written by...
stupidity; silliness; asininity; imbecility; dim-wittedness
getting poised again for charging; toeing the mark again; starting again; getting a fresh start; going back to square one
opportunity; chance; folding; fold; small food box (wooden or cardboard); folding in ... (two, three, etc.); counter for folded items
to; traditional unit of volume, approx. 18 litres; square bearing block (at the top of a pillar); Chinese "Dipper" constellation (one of the 28 mansions)
to press for an answer; to shower questions on someone
honor; honour; glory; (arch.) prosperity
absurd; unreasonable; excessive; very; extremely; excessively
round (esp. in sports, negotiations, etc.); rounds (e.g. nurse, security guard, etc.)
kidnapper; kidnaper; abductor
at a moment's notice; readily
hard to please; moody; crusty; fastidious
otherwise; or else; if not