to return a punch; to strike back; to hit (the ball) straight back; to plow up; to plough up; to renovate (cotton fabric)
to switch (secretly); to substitute; to replace; to sidestep (an issue)
having more wins than losses; taking the lead (in points, goals, etc.)
unskillful; childish; immature; naive; artless; clumsy
indiscreetly; thoughtlessly; carelessly; frivolously
to guess; to sense; to presume; to sympathize with; to sympathise with
interest; fun; inspiration
to stake; to risk; to bet; to wager
(Confucian) temple; church; sanctuary
white collar; white lapel
gradually; by degrees; little by little; steps; stairs; staircase
to roar; to thunder; to become well known; to become famous; to pound (of one's heart); to throb
to apply pressure to; to press
highly virtuous monk; monk; Buddhist solitary; Buddhist missionary; saint (i.e. a virtuous person); (arch.) emperor; master
to return a punch; to strike back; to hit (the ball) straight back; to plow up; to plough up; to renovate (cotton fabric)
spiritual realm of humanity
exclusive; exclusionary; restrictive; clannish
Abe no Sadatou (1019-1062 CE)
Hachiman Tarō (name taken by Minamoto No Yoshiie)
Japanese style; Nihon-shiki romanization (of Japanese)
fat; fatty; grand; magnificent; excellent
nth son; lang; official title in ancient China; (arch.) man; (arch.) young man; (arch.) my husband
handling (e.g. knife, reins); control; dealing with (e.g. customers); management; sabaki; properly treating one's weak stones under attack
to invite in; to usher in
Japanese fir (Abies firma); momi fir
opening and shutting; opening and closing
to comb down; to smooth down
badger; raccoon dog (Nyctereutes procyonoides)
round-faced; bulging at the bottom; swelling toward the bottom
longish; moderately long; somewhat long; fairly long
wealthy; rich; affluent; well-off
to accept; to receive (an application); to (be able to) take (food, medicine, etc.); to bear; to be affected by; to take damage from
fear; dread; fright; terror; trepidation; panic
someone; a certain person
evil deed; wrongdoing; crime; misfortune; calamity
discovery (of a plot, misdeed, etc.); detection; exposure; disclosure
management; (executive) staff; leaders; leadership; top brass; upper echelons