former; previous; old; first move (in go, shogi, etc.); opening move
Pacific island flatsedge (Cyperus cyperoides)
to deny; to contradict; to negate (esp. a sound); to drown out
unwillingly; grudgingly; shaking head in refusal (like a child); no!; no no!
difficult to ...; hard to ...
just because; even if; even though
vague; ambiguous; shady; disreputable; fuzzy
conclusion; decision; end; settlement
negotiations; discussions; connection
assertion; declaration; affirmation
prudence; discretion; thought
war; fighting; fierce competition
to lose; to be defeated; to succumb; to give in; to be inferior to; to break out in a rash due to (e.g. lacquer, shaving, etc.)
to rally; to make a comeback
former years; formerly; a few years ago
First Sino-Japanese war (1894-1895)
Liao (dynasty, 916-1125 CE); Khitan Empire
snatching; stealing; seizure; usurpation
effect; result; worth; Kai (former province located in present-day Yamanashi Prefecture)
perplexity; difficult question; difficult problem
on this occasion; now; in these circumstances; with this opportunity
to hang; to droop; to give (e.g. lesson, instruction, scolding) (to someone of lower status); to confer; to drip; to ooze; to leave behind (at death)
obedient; meek; docile; honest; frank; upfront (about one's feelings)
latest (fashion, hairstyle, etc.); up-to-date
something; what; why; how
rash; thoughtless; imprudent; careless; frivolous
conclusion; decision; judgement; affirmative
rash; thoughtless; careless; hasty; imprudent
thought; imagination; mind; desire; wish; love
to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival
holiness; sacredness; sanctity; dignity
humanity; empathy; kindness; human nature; common sense; customs and manners
accompaniment for traditional performances (noh, kabuki, etc.); orchestra; band
affair; state; verdict; sentence; directions; orders
wording (esp. of written text); classical Chinese literary style; traditional written Chinese
nori; laver; edible seaweed, usu. Porphyra yezoensis or P. tenera, usu. dried and pressed into sheets
control; restraint; suppression; constraint; curtailment; inhibition
moral way of life; correct path; moral principles
(some type of) enthusiast; somebody possessed of a (certain kind of) mental abnormality