to well up (of tears, anger, joy, etc.); to surge up (within oneself); to rise; to feel nauseated; to feel sick
(a) little; somewhat; somehow
Saturday; earth; dirt; land; lands; earth (third of the five elements)
when it comes to; concerning (an area of expertise)
master; expert; Meijin (professional title); Meijin (highest title for male players in competitive karuta)
have to (do, be); must (do, be); is indispensable; is absolutely necessary
formal (way); orthodox; regular; in earnest; serious; proper
ghastliness; dreadfulness; grimness; intimidation; menace; threat
serious; important; significant; grave; weighty
to be unequal to the burden (job); to be too heavy a load for
end; final; end of life; death; never; not at all
distinguished services; meritorious deeds
Ittō-ryū; school of swordsmanship founded during the early Edo period, from which many later schools branched
still; yet; more; still more; furthermore; in addition
source (e.g. of a river); headwaters; origin of something continuous (language, culture, etc.)
to make good; to improve; to do often; to be kind to; to treat well
dagger; stiletto; confidant; right-hand man
tactician; schemer; intriguer; resourceful person
indeed; really; very; extremely; absolutely; certainly
whichever one chooses; either way
in the company of; accompanied by ...; as a group comprising ...; likes of ...
to disdain; to look down on; to make light of; to hold in contempt; to scorn; to despise
delay; lag; falling behind; falling behind in; lagging behind in
to depend (on the situation); to be handled case by case
success; achievement; succeeding (in life); (worldly) success; prosperity
treatment; service; handling (of a machine, tool, etc.); operation; treating as; treating like
(for) the time being; (for) the present; immediate; present; (for) some time (after); checking account
starting (e.g. of an engine); engaging (e.g. of a lock); expenses; costs; attack (esp. a corner approach); barb (of a fish hook)
envelope containing betrothal money and given as part of a betrothal gift
(preparatory) meeting; briefing session; overlap (of a coat, etc.); (arch.) making something match exactly
to run counter to; to go against; to disobey; to infringe
reason; grounds; pretext; excuse; motive
rudeness; impoliteness; leaving; going (on one's way); taking without permission; stealing
to be within one's capabilities; to be easy to chew
misunderstanding; misapprehension; misconception; false impression; wrong idea
one's own judgement (judgment); decision made without consulting others; arbitrary decision; dogmatism
to order; to command; to appoint
plan; project; schedule; scheme; program; programme
absence; disregard; indifference
news; word; tidings; omen; foreboding; premonition
to become scared; to have an attack of nerves; to have a yellow streak; to chicken out; to run out of courage
martial law; articles of war; military disciple; military law
to cut off and throw away; to abandon; to disregard; to cut (someone) down; to slay