standing firm; holding out
don't let your guard down; carelessness is the great enemy; danger comes soonest when it is despised
hard; solid; stiff; tight; strong; firm (not viscous or easily moved); safe
sushi; anything made with vinegared rice (may also contain vegetables, spices, fish, or other delicacies)
ugly (of a person); plain; unattractive; (arch.) lacking ability; (arch.) incompetent
desire to act only in one's self-interest; selfish desires
morality; righteousness; meaning; teachings; doctrine; nonconsanguineous relationship (i.e. of in-laws)
to go through; to pierce; to run through (e.g. a river through a city); to pass through; to stick to (opinion, principles, etc.); to carry out
to make war (on); to wage war (against); to compete (against); to struggle (against adversities, etc.); to fight
to make a mistake; to be incorrect; to be mistaken
to cause someone to worry
unthinkable; unexpected; absolutely not!; far from it!; (it was) no bother at all; not at all
at first; in the beginning; originally
to abuse (verbally); to curse at; to shout abuse at; to speak ill of
to step on; to tread on; to set foot on (e.g. foreign soil); to stand on; to experience; to undergo; to follow (rules, principles, etc.)
to take pride in; to pride oneself; to be proud of
to be shy; to be bashful; to feel awkward; to feel embarrassed
ship; boat; tank; tub; counter for boat-shaped containers (e.g. of sashimi)
succeeding; following; trailing; next
collecting; collection; collation; gathering; arrangement; coordination
error; mistake; fault; sin; wrongdoing; offense
to betray; to turn traitor to; to double-cross
previously; before; first; before (something or someone else); beforehand; in advance
same; similar; (just) like; equal
bright place; the light; the open; light of day; public knowledge
teahouse; (Edo period) rest stop; (geisha) teahouse; establishment where patrons are entertained by geisha; tea house (that sells tea); tea dealer
one's father; one's old man; middle-aged (or older) man; old man; one's boss; proprietor (of a restaurant, store, etc.)
cold (to the touch); chilly; icy; (emotionally) cold; coldhearted; unfeeling
harbour; harbor; landing place; wharf; anchorage
to praise; to commend; to compliment; to speak well of; to speak highly of
to surround; to encircle; to besiege; to lay siege to; to play (go, shogi, etc.)
for now; for the time being; for the present; though not quite satisfactorily; after a fashion
to awaken; to arouse from sleep; to bring to one's senses; to disabuse (someone of); to sober up
to disclose; to divulge; to expose; to open (a grave); to dig out
to manipulate (someone); to make (someone) dance to one's tune; to lead astray; to make (someone) dance; to let dance
to take down; to bring down; to drop off (a passenger); to let off; to withdraw (money); to use for the first time; to wear for the first time
one child; only child; one of several children (esp. the son and heir); one stone (in the game of go)
peerless; matchless; unparalleled; unrivalled; unequalled; incomparable
loyal retainer; loyal subject
Japanese league; ri; neighbourhood (under the ritsuryo system; orig. of 50 homes); unit of area (approx. 654m by 654m)
first-rate; finest quality; the best
tea (usu. green); tea break (at work); tea ceremony
to be sad; to mourn for; to regret