to disappear (of people or animals); to go (away); to leave; to no longer exist
modern times; the modern age; this day and age
Tang lunar calendar, used for 823 years in Japan
seventh day of the month; seven days
to the last; persistency; thoroughness
to hand down (a story, legend, etc.); to pass on (to the next generation); to spread (a rumor, news, etc.); to circulate; to send word; to pass on (a message)
truth; reality; truly; really; absolute truth
to leave alone; to leave as is; to ignore; to neglect
to rely on; to depend on; to count on; to turn to (for help)
very; greatly; much; just about to; almost; very nearly
to be at a complete loss; to be without recourse; to be completely stymied; to have absolutely no idea what to do
to pin down; to hold down; to cover (esp. a part of one's body with one's hand); to clutch (a body part in pain); to get a hold of; to obtain
bluntly (refusing, etc.); flatly; out of hand; completely
desire; wish; request; entreaty; prayer; (written) application
popularity; favour; defense; defence; agreement; receiver of technique (e.g. in martial arts)
to get worked up; to be eager (enthusiastic); to rouse oneself
to take something into ...; to bring in; to lodge (a complaint); to file (a plan); to bring to (a state: tied game, vote, trial, etc.)
container made by cutting a piece of bamboo lengthways; bamboo tube; bamboo cylinder
cause; seed; variety; kind; counter for varieties
variety; kind; type; counter for kinds, species, etc.
else; in addition; on top of that; furthermore; further; besides
chance (of success); odds
what did you just say (to me)?; what's that?
to commit seppuku; to commit harakiri; to take responsibility (and resign); (arch.) to laugh until one splits one's side
to lose one's way; to get lost; to waver; to hesitate; to give into temptation; to lose control of oneself
impact (on); (strong) impression; effect; impact (of a ball against a racket, bat, club, etc.)
opposition; rivalry; competition; antagonism
to challenge to (a fight, game, etc.); to throw down the gauntlet; to tackle (e.g. a problem); to attempt; to pressure (someone) for sex; to make advances to
time; season; period; phase; stage
mandarin (esp. the satsuma mandarin (Citrus unshiu)); mandarin orange; tangerine; citrus (Citrus spp.)
acquisition; obtaining; coming to hand
Ryukyu; chain of southwestern Japanese islands comprising Okinawa Prefecture
shōchū; Japanese spirit distilled from sweet potatoes, rice, etc.
home area; home town; local
unreliable; undependable; helpless; forlorn; worried; uneasy
lack of ability; inadequacy; (being) out of one's depth
clearing one's throat; cough
life or death; existence; destiny
to be affected; to be influenced; to be concerned with; to have to do with; to stick to (opinions)
forever; for good; eternally; as long as one likes; indefinitely; no matter what
to act self-importantly; to be arrogant; to be high-handed; to puff up