finishing blow; coup de grâce
in low spirits; dejected; sad
not a little; not a few; considerable
to say something additional; to add (to what was said before)
self-defense; self-defence
worth; merit; value; good point; redeeming feature; saving grace
unify the nation by force; (lit.) spread military force under the heavens
broad (view, perspective, etc.); wide; large
observation; watching (developments); looking out (into the distance)
to hint at; to intimate; to suggest; to allude to; to imply
awning (over window, doorway); eaves (of roof); narrow aisle surrounding the core of a temple building; visor (of a cap); brim; classic Japanese women's low pompadour hairstyle
hippopotamus (Hippopotamus amphibius)
eccentric; oddball; character; weirdo
kaki; Japanese persimmon (Diospyros kaki)
side; edge; beside; while (doing); in addition to; at the same time
to reason; to sum up; to conclude
next (to); adjoining; adjacent; house next door; neighbouring house; next-door neighbour
heated (e.g. debate); passionate
to turn towards; to point
request; favor; favour; reliance; dependence; trust
frontmost; a short time ago; a little while ago; just now
contemplation; meditation
indicates concession or compromise; indicates permission
old enemy; longtime enemy; arch-enemy; traditional rival; longstanding foe
importance; emphasis; stress
to warn against; to caution against; to admonish; to scold; to prohibit; to forbid; (arch.) to be cautious
one's every action; every single move
to be negligent in doing something; to shirk; to be off one's guard
gathering; meeting; assembly; collection; attendance
event; festivities; function; social gathering; auspices; opening
work (e.g. of art); production; harvest; cultivation; technique
to tailor; to make (clothing); to train; to bring up; to make it seem like; to pass off
to feel around for; to fumble for; to investigate; to probe into; to explore (parts unknown); to enjoy (natural beauty)
(a) stop (e.g. in a timber joint, or at the end of a kanji stroke); remaining (e.g. poste-restante)
Buddhist memorial service
related to the teachings of Buddha; able to be saved by Buddha; related; relevant
roundabout; indirect; circuitous; ignorant (of the world)
anniversary of a person's death; monthly return of the date of someone's death
strategy; stratagem; trick; scheme; plot
deceased father; late father